The Valley | Santa Barbara
Here’s the tea on The Valley’s cast trip to Santa Barbara full of sun, sips, and Spanish charm.
In S2 E5 (Grapes of Wrath) the cast of The Valley packed their bags, swapped the hills for the coast, and took a well-deserved (and highly photogenic) getaway to Santa Barbara—and we have all the details.
Home Base: A Dreamy Spanish Hacienda
The trip kicked off at a stunning Spanish Hacienda perched above the Pacific Ocean—a Mediterranean-style estate with archways, terra cotta floors, and unbeatable views. With six bedrooms, a private pool, and bougainvillea-covered patios, it wasn’t just a place to sleep—it was the backdrop for morning coffee, golden hour selfies, and lots of drama.
Fast Lanes & Flare at the Racetrack
Their first stop? The Channel Islands Raceway. That’s right—heels met wheels for a day of sunshine, champagne, and side-eye from the grandstands. The group took in the fast-paced action at the track, the twist, instead of real cars, it's a remote-controlled car racetrack. To fully recreate this moment ensure the whole crew dresses up in race attire.
Wine Country Wonders
No trip to Santa Barbara is complete without sipping your way through its sun-drenched wine country. The cast piled into a vintage-style Sprinter van and headed to the Santa Ynez Valley. They hit up iconic wineries like Grassini Family Vineyards where they swirled, sipped, and maybe spilled a few secrets between pours. The rolling hills, golden vineyards, and perfectly curated cheese boards made it feel like they’d landed in Napa—without the additional drive time.
More Than Just Sipping
Between hangouts at the hacienda and vineyard adventures, the cast also explored the Funk Zone for some art and boutique hopping, biked along the coast, and kayaked in the harbor—because balance. They even popped by the iconic Mission Santa Barbara for a little history and a lot of Instagram content.
Final Thoughts
From late-night hot tub confessions to barefoot beach walks, the Santa Barbara getaway gave the Valley cast a fresh setting to bond, recharge, and stir up just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Whether you're a reality star or just reality-star-adjacent, this coastal escape is officially on our travel radar.
If you're ready to sip, spill, and book your own trip, we highly recommend starting with this hacienda that has as much personality as the cast themselves.
