Los Olivos
Los Olivos by Jim Norris, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2008, is an illustrated exploration of a community that has flourished in central Santa Barbara County. This 127-page book delves into the history of Los Olivos, tracing its development from Native American days to its significance as a trade hub with the establishment of the Pacific Coast Railway in 1887. The narrative highlights the town’s evolution and its role in the local economy, particularly through dry-farming and cattle ranching.
Readers will find a detailed account of Los Olivos’ transformation into a vibrant destination for tourists, showcasing the natural beauty of the Santa Ynez River Valley and the surrounding attractions. The book discusses the town’s connection to local vineyards, its historical roots, and its current status as a gateway for visitors to nearby sites such as the Mission Santa Ines and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Through its informative content, Los Olivos provides insights into the historical and cultural significance of this unique community in the context of United States history.
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Los Olivos was named for central Santa Barbara County wine country’s other small fruit. The local fascination for vineyards is fairly new, but Los Olivos has thrived as a community since not long after Native American days. Los Olivos grew important enough to local trade and travel to become the inland terminus of the narrow-gauge Pacific Coast Railway, which zigzagged southeasterly from Avila Beach. The town was platted in 1887 by the West Coast Land Company and the railroad’s owners. The dry-farming of grain and cattle ranches eventually drove the local economy in the surrounding Santa Ynez River Valley. Today Los Olivos thrives as a way station and gateway for tourists enjoying the beauty of the valley, the Santa Ynez Mountains, Los Padres National Forest, and nearby attractions, including the Mission Santa Ines, wineries, Solvang, and Santa Barbara.
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