For Angelenos daydreaming about a food- and wine-fueled getaway this fall, one of California’s most dynamic gastronomical destinations is just two hours northwest of Los Angeles in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Tucked amid the rolling hills of Santa Barbara County, the Central Coast wine region is home to the communities of Los Alamos, Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, Ballard and Santa Ynez.

Each place boasts its own look and feel, combining small-town charm with sprawling vistas and a laid-back vibe. The local restaurant scene brings together superb ingredients, confident cooking and tremendous wines — all served without pretense.

While the local population numbers just 20,000 , the area’s popularity among road-tripping Angelenos and Bay Area residents — coupled with recent Michelin attenti

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