243 Deming Way

Buellton

Buellton is a small city with a population of approximately 5,000, located in the Santa Ynez Valley. It enjoys a Mediterranean coastal climate with mild, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Typical summer temperatures are in the 80s and winter temperatures hover in the 60s. Winter lows are generally in the 30s with an occasional frosty dip below freezing. Buellton is home to some of the best-hidden artisanal eateries and craft breweries in the county. With its convenient location at the junction of U.S. Route 101 and State Route 246, Buellton attracts many travelers. It is a town which is home to various hotels, restaurants, parks and shops and even an ostrich farm. It may be most famous for its nickname “Home of Split Pea Soup,” which is a reference to Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant. Buellton traces its beginnings to 1867 when a portion of a Mexican land grant was deeded Rufus T. Buell and his brother, who developed a successful cattle ranch in the 19th century.