48+ HOURS IN SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

Where Wine, Wandering, and Slow Weekends Meet.

VENUE + HOME BASE:

Zaca Lake is a stunning and unique wedding and event property nestled on a 320-acre private estate about an hour north of Santa Barbara. Tucked just off Foxen Canyon Road, the property sits in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley wine country. The estate is home to a collection of recently remodeled luxury cabins, a central dining house, a yoga and retreat dome, countless trails, and its most well-known feature — Lake Zaca — a naturally spring-fed lake at the center of the property.

Why we love the venue -

Full Property Buy-Out: Zaca Lake is only available for full-property buyouts, allowing couples, families, and friends to fully settle into the space and enjoy uninterrupted time together throughout the wedding weekend.
Newly Remodeled Cabins: While the property is ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, each cabin and interior space feels deeply refined, intentional, and design-forward — balancing comfort, warmth, and elevated hospitality and leaving nothing to be desired by your guests.
Countless Activities: Hiking, swimming, hammocking, and lakeside picnics are only the beginning. Even better, Zaca Lake sits just minutes from some of the valley’s best wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, and local shopping.

EAT:

Good food is everywhere in Santa Ynez Valley. Some of our favorites include the list below, with our standouts being Bob’s Well Bread Bakery, Bells, and Priedite Barbecue.