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Directions

GPS Coordinates: The following coordinates locate the start of our entrance road:
N 34°32'24.94" & W 119°46'57.18" DMS or
N 34.54026 & W 119.78255 Deg/Dec
elev is 1,137 ft. one mile from the Rangers Station.

Special Note: We recommend NOT using GPS coordinates or mapping software programs for driving directions to Rancho Oso. The directions below are the most current, accurate information you will find and are geared toward RVers and those who may be towing campers.

From Santa Barbara and points south: Take Hwy 101 north to the Hwy 154 exit. Follow the signs for Hwy 154 and go 12 miles to Paradise Rd. (Look for the Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign just before the right turn onto Paradise Road.) Turn right on Paradise Rd. and drive 5.5 miles to the Rancho Oso entrance, on your right. (Note for RVs: Hwy 154 winds uphill for 8 miles. There are passing lanes and turn-outs. Paradise Rd. is one mile past the vista point and is an abrupt DOWNHILL right turn.) Please exercise caution on the narrow entry road.

From San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and points north on Hwy 101: Take Hwy 101 south to the Los Olivos/Hwy 154 turnoff. Stay on Hwy 154 to Paradise Rd, approximately 24 miles. Turn left onto Paradise Rd. (Look for the Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign just before the left turn onto Paradise Road, about 1 mile past the golf course.) Travel 5.5 miles to the resort entrance. Please exercise caution on the narrow entry road.

From Buellton, Solvang and Santa Ynez: Take Hwy 246 east to Hwy 154. Turn toward Santa Barbara and travel approximately 15 miles to Paradise Rd. (Look for the Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign just before the left turn onto Paradise Road, about 1 mile past the golf course.) Travel 5.5 miles to the resort entrance.Please exercise caution on the narrow entry road.

Rancho Oso
NACO

3750 Paradise Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-964-8985 - ranger station
805-683-5686 - operations
805-683-5110 - horseback riding

Accommodations
Campsites: 108 full hookups, 25 water & elec, 30 wooded tent sites, overflow sites, horse camping with pipe corrals (call 805-683-5686 for reservations ) - Rentals: (please arrive before midnight for check-in) 2 TTN-4 Cabins, 2 TTN-5 Cabins, 4 Garden Homes, 3 Park models, 3 – 30’ slide-out trailers, 9 - 30’ deluxe trailers, 5 western village cabins, 10 covered wagons, 4 Getaway cabins

Click here to see a brochure of our rental units (.pdf 639K)

Preserve Description
Bordered by the Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Ynez River, Rancho Oso offers acres of beautiful scenery and endless opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, and fishing. Our dude ranch has cattle grazing in the fields and horses that are gentle enough for beginners. A unique cobblestone lodge with a huge fireplace brings the flavor or this western preserve alive. Come stay in a cabin resembling an Old West building or a covered wagon sitting underneath the stars. Spend the day relaxing at our pool and spa, take a short drive to the tourist mecca of Santa Barbara on the Pacific Coast, or head over to the unique town of Solvang.

The General Delivery address in the 2008-2009 Directory is incorrect. The correct General Delivery for mail is:
General Delivery, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

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Member Amenities Include

Adult Center, Basketball Court, Chapel, Country Store, Dial-Up Internet Access, Dump Station, Family Center, Guided Horseback Rides, Horse Boarding, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Horseshoe Pits, Laundry Facilities, Mini-Golf, Nature Trails, Pavilion, Ping-Pong, Playground, Pool Table, RV Storage, Satellite TV, Spa, Stone Lodge Kitchen, Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Court, Wi-Fi Access

Points of Interest

Los Padres National Forest & hiking trails, adjacent to preserve
Santa Ynez River Recreation Area & "Red Rocks" swimming holes, 5 miles
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Boat Tours, 10 miles
Painted Cave Chumash Indian Site, 10 miles
Lake Cachuma Visitor's Center, 10 miles
Santa Barbara beaches, 20 miles
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 20 miles
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum, 20 miles
Carriage Museum, Santa Barbara, 23 miles
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 23 miles
Solvang Danish Community, 24 miles
Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, 24 miles
Santa Barbara Mission, "Queen of the Missions," 24 miles
Santa Ines Mission, Solvang, 24 miles
Santa Barbara County Courthouse & Tours, 24 miles
Santa Barbara Zoo, 25 miles
Hearst Castle, 125 miles

Additional Local Information

Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association

Santa Barbara Convention & Visitors Bureau

All rental trailers, park models, garden homes and TT Cabins now include FREE satellite TV and color TV/VCRs. Bring your videos, or rent the latest releases at the Country Store.
Click here to see a brochure of our rental units

Experience Horseback Riding at Rancho Oso - open both weekends and weekdays! See the breathtaking countryside during a guided trail ride. Our gentle horses are suitable for all riding levels. Hand-led rides are available for ages 7 and younger. Please call ahead for reservations at 805-683-5110.

We serve breakfast at the Stone Lodge from 8:30-10:30am on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and some holidays.Don't miss our famous cinnamon rolls on Friday morning around 9am. Each Friday night we offer a casual dinner of pasta and caesar salads. We serve our famous Saturday night BBQ dinner from 5:30-6:30pm, featuring delicious grilled sirloin steaks or chicken breasts. Your plate will overflow with all the extras: cowboy beans, salad, rolls, dessert and beverage. Please purchase your Saturday dinner tickets by 4pm at the Country Store.