If you need to walk off a hearty meal after a culinary bonanza, head to the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden located in Buellton's River View Park. Relish the greenery and bask in the sun.

The Botanical Garden has over 19,000 plant species and subspecies. Blooming flower beds, greenhouses and a lovely café awaits you. During the peak season in spring and summer, some 14,000 ...