Buellton sits at the crossroads of Highway 101 and Highway 246, the practical gateway into the Santa Ynez Valley wine region — a small, working town best known nationally for a bowl of pea soup and a scene from a beloved wine-country film.
Points of Interest
- Andersen’s Pea Soup — the roadside restaurant and landmark that gave Buellton its nickname, “Home of Split Pea Soup,” serving travelers since 1924.
- The Hitching Post II — the steakhouse and wine bar made famous by the film Sideways, still a favorite stop for Pinot Noir lovers.
- Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground — a well-known base camp for exploring the Valley’s wineries and ranches.
- Ostrichland USA — a quirky roadside attraction just outside town, home to ostriches and emus.
- Gateway to Highway 246 — the direct route west to Solvang, Santa Ynez, and the Valley’s wine appellations.
For buyers priced out of the coastal market but drawn to wine country living, Buellton offers a practical, well-located entry point to the Santa Ynez Valley.