Local Information

Santa Ynez, California is one of the leading destinations for endurance athletes, and for good reason.  Situated on California’s Central Coast and within riding distance of the Pacific Ocean, this region is home to world-class wineries, quiet country roads, challenging climbs, and tremendous weather. That’s why professional cycling teams have used this area as their preferred location for early-season training camps, and it’s why CTS has been holding training camps here for more than a decade. And with a wide variety of restaurants, fine hotels, and cultural and natural sights and events through out the year, Santa Ynez is a great place to come for a weekend, a week, or the rest of your life.

Our Info:
Carmichael Training Systems-Santa Ynez
3640 Sagunto Street, Suite 100
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone: 866-355-0645
Fax:  866.929.6156

Google Map of our location:  http://goo.gl/maps/cZnQ
Note: our entrance and parking is around the back of the building on the lower level.


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Lodging:
There are many great places to stay in the Santa Ynez Valley.   Be sure to check out the options in Buellton, Solvang and of course Santa Ynez.   Our lodging recommendations are below.  Click here to see a map of our recommended lodging options.

Santa Ynez Valley Inn
3627 Sagunto Street
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
805-688-5588
Across the street from CTS.
Call for a CTS Discount		 Hotel Corque
400 Alisal Road
Solvang, CA 93463
805-688-8000
Minutes away in Solvang, CA		 Holiday Inn Express
1455 Mission Drive
Solvang, CA 93463
805-688-2018
Use the link for 25% discount
ForFriends Inn
1121 Edison Street
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
805-693-0303
2 blocks from CTS; Nice B&B owned by cyclists; Call for up to a 25% CTS discount

Transportation:
The Santa Barbara airport (SBA) is approximately 40 minutes from Santa Ynez
Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from Santa Ynez

Restaurants:
Click here for a map of local restaurants
Santa Ynez:
The Vineyard House; 3631 Sagunto St (the owner loves cyclists, right across the street from CTS)
Grappolo; 3687 Sagunto St (great Italian food, across the street from CTS)
Panino; 3517 Sagunto Street (excellent sandwiches)

Solvang:
The Hadsten House; 1450 Mission Dr (upscale dinning environment)
The Bulldog Café;  (great coffee stop)
Root 246; 420 Alisal Road
Manny’s Restaurant; 1693 Mission Drive (great local Mexican food)

Los Olivos:
Mattei’s Tavern; 2350 Railway Ave
Los Olivos Café; 2879 Grand Avenue

Bike Shops:
Dr. Js Bike Shop; 1693 Mission Drive, Solvang (full service bike shop) 805-688-6263 map
Wine Country Cycling Tours; 3630 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez  (bike rentals and tours)  888-557-8687 http://www.winecountrycycling.com

Points of Interest:
Visitor’s Information: www.visitthesantaynezvalley.com
Wine tasting: http://www.visitthesantaynezvalley.com/wine-tasting
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area:  http://www.countyofsb.org/parks/parks05.aspx?id=13440
Los Padres National Forest:  http://www.fs.usda.gov
Old Mission Santa Ines:  http://www.missionsantaines.org/home.html
Activities:  http://www.visitthesantaynezvalley.com/activities

Local Clubs and Events:
Amgen Tour of California- Solvang TT:  http://www.tourofcalifornia-solvang.com/
Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Club:  http://groups.google.com/group/Santa-Ynez-Valley-Cycling
The Dirt Club:  http://www.ridesb.com/
The Santa Ynez Valley Classic:  http://www.ridesb.com/santa-ynez-valley-classic.html