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Powered By TripAdvisorSituated in the charming, stage coach era town of Los Olivos, the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn perfectly reflects Santa Barbara wine country’s reputation for fine wines, relaxed living, and effortless grace. Each of the 19 well-appointed rooms feature king beds, spacious bathrooms, hardwood floors, and fireplaces. The Inn is the perfect spot to get away from it all, relax and unwind.
- Sample fine wines from the Fess Parker Winery, owned by the family of the Davy Crockett actor
- Set a roaring fire in the hearth of your romantic guestroom
- Explore Los Olivos’s nostalgic stagecoach-town character
- Venture into wine country, head to the beach, or soak up Old West history — all on your doorstep
The Fess Parker Wine Country Inn’s central location makes exploring Los Olivos on foot easy. Guests of the Inn are within walking distance of over 20+ wine-tasting rooms as well as excellent shopping and dining opportunities. Your stay includes complimentary wine tasting at both Fess Parker Winery, which is a 10-minute drive away, or the family’s Rhône house, Epiphany, a mere two blocks down the street. The Inn’s front desk staff is ready to assist guests with arranging everything from additional wine tastings, vineyard horseback rides on the Parker Family’s Home Ranch, or even reservations for Pedego electric bikes to explore the surrounding area. Nella Kitchen & Bar is located on property and features indoor and outdoor dining as well as a full bar.
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
Elegant and roomy, the Inn’s 19 exquisite guest rooms and suites reflect wine country style, with natural fibers, hardwood floors in living spaces, and glossy tiled bathrooms. Open the window blinds to reveal views of the garden, the town of Los Olivos, or the pool. Fireplaces are standard in every room and all guests find a complimentary bottle of Fess Parker wine in their room upon arrival.
The five suites on property feature a spacious separate lounge with plush sofas and handsome armchairs and expansive bathrooms with jacuzzi-style tubs.
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Embrace the relaxed ambiance at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos, where every dining experience is filled with the rustic-chic style and small-town charm of California’s wine country.
Nella Kitchen & Bar – Featuring elevated dishes that are prepared simply using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients, the menu at Nella Kitchen & Bar highlights Italian specialties like Roman-style pinsas and pastas in addition to fresh starters, sweet desserts, and craft cocktails. Indulge in the dining room, outdoors on Grand Avenue, or in the expansive lounge.
Poolside Dining – During the summertime, guests can go for a swim in the heated pool, then enjoy food and beverage service under the California sun.
Activities at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Nestled in the heart of Los Olivos, Fess Parker Wine Country Inn offers a blend of relaxation, gourmet dining, and immersive wine country experiences.
Take advantage of the inn’s complimentary wine tastings at the Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard tasting rooms, then enjoy a delicious meal at Nella Kitchen & Bar. Guests of Fess Parker Wine Country Inn also have access to the swimming pool and fitness center.
When it’s time to venture out and explore, go horseback riding through the sprawling vineyards, enjoy a round of golf at one of the nearby courses, or conquer an array of biking and hiking trails. Guests can also take to the skies in a hot-air balloon for a unique view of the local landscape or go kayaking and fish for trout at Lake Cachuma. Another must-see is the nearby Danish village of Solvang, offering authentic windmills, bakeries, and a plethora of wine-tasting rooms.
Other Nearby Activities & Attractions
- Gallery Los Olivos
- St Mark's In-The-Valley
- J. Woeste in Los Olivos
- Olive + Lavender Farms
- Grass Mountain Trailhead
- Highline Adventures
- Ostrichland USA
- Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
Location
A picturesque 45 minute drive from the city of Santa Barbara, the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn is the perfect place to stay to make the most of your visit to Santa Barbara wine country.
Address
2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA, United States
Transportation
- Airport
- Santa Maria Public Airport is 27 mi / 43 km and 30 minutes north
- Santa Barbara Airport is 35 mi / 56 km and 40 minutes’ drive south of Los Olivos
- Los Angeles International Airport is two hours and 130 mi / 209 km away
- Train
- The nearest Amtrak station is Solvang Park (North), just 6 mi / 9.5 km away. Amtrak in Santa Barbara is 40 minutes, 34 mi / 55 km by car
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A lovely stay with two downsides....
Thu Oct 10 2024 11:17:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by RPWilson
The rooms are comfortable and nice, the staff delightful, and the restaurant located at the hotel but under different ownership had excellent food. In fact, my wife who loves flatbreads and I thought their onion/cheese flatbread was the best flatbread we had ever tasted. There was a comfortable library with a large working desk and nice grounds with multiple places to sit. The downsides were the cost of our stay and the breakfasts. At $1200 for a weekend night, I could only give the value 2 stars out of 5. And the breakfast was pitiful for a luxury hotel, much more similar to a Day's Inn, and the same every day. My other suggestion for improvement would be to have some way to shut off the bedroom from the sitting room. My wife is an early riser and I am not. With a door to the bedroom she could go to the sitting room and not bother me. Instead she had to get dressed and go to the library.
Best place we have ever stayed, we will be back for sure.
Sun Oct 06 2024 20:40:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Ron G
Best place we have ever stayed, this time was probably our 6th or 7th time, we will be back for sure. A couple things we giggled about: For A $1200 a night room: 1) Continental breakfast is included? Our last visit, Breakfast at the restaurant was included. 2) Charged us $8 for the corkscrew we took. 3) Windows in our room were dirty and smeared. 4) Rain gutters needed to be cleaned. 5) Previous restaurant was better and had better deserts. Again: this is the best place we have ever stayed, this time was probably our 6th or 7th time, we will be back for sure.
Wonderful area
Wed Sep 18 2024 10:19:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by 574shellyk
Disappointing except for the restaurant. Bathroom totally subpar, water never got hot, very expensive stay, and I left a message for the general manager that was never returned. Wish we had cast a wider net as there were other properties not all that much further away from the center of town.
Perfect anniversary destination!
Mon Sep 02 2024 01:47:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by vinogma
Such a treat to visit the Fess Parker in again for our 25th wedding anniversary. From the spectacular room to the stellar staff and the central location for wine tasting by day and wonderful food experiences by night, this really is the perfect place to stay. We also enjoyed late afternoon dips in the pool as the weather was perfect as well! We look forward to returning again and again! Thank you for making our visit so special.
Great Wine Country Inn.
Mon May 27 2024 19:34:02 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by spaqueen12
My husband I spent 3 nights at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, and we continue to impressed with the rooms and service, as this was our third stay. We checked in early and were assisted in transporting 5 cases of wine we had purchased earlier. The staff at the front desk, and the bellman could not have been nicer. As with our previous stays, the room was modern with all the amenities you need for a quality stay. The room was very quiet and was walkable to all the unique shops restaurants and wineries in town. We enjoyed our morning walks through town in this quaint location. My only concerns were the skimpy buffet breakfast offered, and the quality of food in Nella’s kitchen. During our last visit, the meatballs were better. ( size and taste) . However our server, Forrest was great.
