I’m a Fashion Editor Living in L.A.—This Weekend Getaway Is My Best-Kept Secret

Los Olivos lies in the Santa Ynez Valley in California, just outside of Santa Barbara. The town is known for having some of the best food and wine in the state, which I can strongly vouch for. The trip only takes about three hours from Los Angeles, and the drive is breathtaking, as you can see in the above photo through the window of our Audi Q8 e-Tron. For those of you who speak electric car, I was able to get from L.A. to Los Olivos in just one charge—it’s that easy. 

I most recently visited right before Christmas during a rainy weekend in December. The gloomy weather created such a cozy atmosphere that made the town feel like something out of a movie. Everything was decorated for the holiday season, and the people were extremely friendly. Due to the small nature of the town, you will never feel stressed that you aren’t seeing enough, because there isn’t that much to see… in a good way. There, you can relax and detach, which is exactly why I love going. Below, I have mapped out my favorite place to stay, where I like to eat, and a few more activities that should fill up one perfect weekend getaway in this adorable destination.