Buellton, California
Buellton is a city of 5,074 people in Santa Barbara County, California, founded in February 1, 1992.
Why visit Buellton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Parks Plaza Cinema, Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, OstrichLand USA and PAWS Dog Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Buellton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Buellton
Buellton is a small city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is located in the Santa Ynez Valley, 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Solvang. The population was 5,161 at the 2020 census, up from 4,828 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Buellton, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Elverhøj Museum of History and Art
Museum · 3.3 mi
Museum in California dedicated to Danish culture
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
OstrichLand USA
Park · 1.2 mi
Ranch in Santa Barbara County, California
Restaurants and cafes23
Figueroa Mountain Brewery
Brewery and winery · 0.6 mi
45 Industrial Way, Buellton
Mo-Th 15:00-20:00; Fr-Su 12:00-20:00
Sideways Lounge
Restaurant
114 E Highway 246, Buellton
Mo 17:00-20:00; Th 17:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-00:00
11 more on the map.
History
Buellton is named for Rufus T. Buell, an early settler who owned the Rancho San Carlos de Jonata Mexican land grant. It has been a minor tourist destination since the 1920s, and became increasingly popular after the opening of Pea Soup Andersen's in 1924. This and an abundance of fuel, lodging and other traveler services led Buellton to adopt the nickname "Servicetown, USA."
Buellton has also experienced increased notoriety due to the film Sideways (2004), which was filmed in Buellton and Solvang. The city has gained additional tourism due to many nearby wineries, two popular breweries, and the Flying Flags RV Resort.
From the History section of Buellton, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Buellton
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 34°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 35°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 39°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 43°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 45°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 48°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 48°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 47°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 43°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 38°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cachuma Lake (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Santa Barbara County has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-10-13: Alisal Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Santa Ynez Airport (SQA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Solvang 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Los Olivos 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Santa Ynez 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Los Alamos 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Mission Hills 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Lompoc 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Vandenberg Village 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Vandenberg AFB 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Orcutt 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Goleta 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ostrichland USA feeding 02, DarkNight0917, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elverhøj Museum of History & Art, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
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