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Los Alamos (Spanish: Los Álamos, meaning The Cottonwoods) is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located in the Los Alamos Valley, the town of Los Alamos is considered to be a part of the Santa Ynez Valley community.
Feb 9, 2024 · Surrounded by ranches, farms and vineyards at the northern “entry” to the Santa Ynez Valley you will love Things to Do in Los Alamos California. With a population 1,890 it is located at the junction of US Highway 101 and State Route 135.
Los Alamos. Dubbed “Little LA,” Los Alamos hosts a big taste of the foodie movement in Santa Barbara County, along with fun hunts for rare antiques.
- Taste The Wine. Los Alamos is located on the north end of the Santa Ynez Valley, a region known for producing pinot noir, chardonnay, and syrah. Needless to say, wine tasting should be high on everyone’s list.
- Keep Drinking. If you prefer beer and hard liquor over wine, that’s just fine. Head to the saloon at the historic 1880 Union Hotel, where you’ll feel like you walked into an Old Western movie set.
- Time To Eat. In a short period of time, Los Alamos has become a foodie destination attracting visitors from all over Southern California. So set aside plenty of time for dining while you’re in town.
- Search For Treasures. If you need a break from eating and drinking, spend some time browsing the town’s unique and antique shops. For one-of-a-kind and vintage home decor items, pop into Sisters Gifts and Home.
Aug 16, 2022 · We’re talking farm-fresh (and Michelin rated!) restaurants, beautiful trails for horseback riding, wineries aplenty, and, of course, an abundance of antique malls and vintage shops. At the northern gateway to the Santa Ynez Valley, you’ll find Los Alamos, California (population: 1,634).
- Sarah Zlotnick
Apr 15, 2022 · It's the rolling hills of the central coast that have captured my small-town heart lately, though — in particular, Los Alamos, California, a hideaway in Santa Barbara County where...
Jan 25, 2018 · Ultimate Guide to Los Alamos, CA: A Small Town Big On Flavor. While driving north on the 101 from Santa Barbara, it’s easy to pass Los Alamos and not even realize it’s there. Though the town is very small with just one main street, this one time stagecoach stop 50 miles north of Santa Barbara is now a bonafide foodie destination.
