| Population: 4,550 |
| Formed: 1992 |
| Area: 1.56 sq. miles |
| Average Elevation: 360 feet. |
| Annual Rainfall: 13 inches |
| Climate: Avg. 60 - 80 degrees |
| Median Family Income: $48,490 |
ACCOMMODATIONS
Buellton’s ten hotels and motels, with a total of 544 rooms, provide guests with a wide range of accommodation choices. For visitors who prefer campgrounds or RV travel, Flying Flags RV Park and Campground, and Rivergrove Mobile Home Park are ready to serve their needs. The Buellton area has a virtual smorgasbord of dining choices with a total of 17 restaurants.
TRANSPORTATION
Local air transportation needs are served by the 160-acre Santa Ynez Airport located just 7 miles east of Buellton on Highway 246. The Santa Ynez Airport has a 2,800 foot lighted runway that can accommodate DC-3's. Commercial airports include the Santa Barbara Airport located 40 miles southeast of Buellton on US 101 and the Santa Maria Airport located 35 miles north on US 101. Many local citizens commute to the surrounding areas for employment and there are a wide array of public and private buses and van pools transportation alternatives. In addition, the Santa Ynez Valley Transit system operates buses with regular routes and stops throughout the valley.
Agriculture
The climate and geography of the Santa Ynez Valley makes it a prime region for many agricultural operations. |