The Ballard Inn and Restaurant, a romantic bed and breakfast located in Southern California, just 35 minutes north of Santa Barbara, in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County's renowned wine country. Our boutique hotel, rated 4 diamonds is the perfect weekend getaway, just a short drive from Los Angeles or other locations in southern California. If its gourmet wine country cuisine and fine dining you're looking for, our award winning restaurant is sure to please even the most discriminating gourmands. Chef Budi Kazali's inspired French Asian food offers the ultimate in California cuisine. If you are so inclined, we can arrange for a wine tasting tour in the neighboring towns of Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Solvang, and Buellton have to offer, including the beautiful and legendary area of the Santa Rita Hills. Our area has a long history of horse ranching with horse back riding excursion and is a destination for cycling enthusiasts, golfing with three wonderful courses to play, including the celebrated Alisal and La Purisima courses. With the vast selection of activities and comfortable meeting spaces, our country inn represents a great place to hold you next family reunion or small business retreat.