Los Olivos travel guide

Los Olivos Tourism | Los Olivos Guide

You're Going to Love Los Olivos

With a population of 1,132, Los Olivos is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Los Olivos to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Los Olivos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe (2879 Grand Avenue) and Nella Kitchen and Bar (2860 Grand Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Los Olivos

Los Olivos in January
Estimated hotel price
$304
1 night at 3-star hotel
Los Olivos in January
Estimated hotel price
$304
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Los Olivos

Plane

Although Los Olivos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 37 km from Los Olivos. San Luis Obispo County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Los Olivos departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Olivos. The train journey from Los Olivos to Los Angeles takes 1h 50m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Los Olivos is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 179 km from Los Olivos. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Los Olivos using Amtrak or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Los Olivos takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 531 km.

Plane

Although Los Olivos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 37 km from Los Olivos. San Luis Obispo County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Los Olivos departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Los Olivos. The train journey from Los Olivos to Los Angeles takes 1h 50m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Los Olivos is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 179 km from Los Olivos. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Los Olivos using Amtrak or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Los Olivos takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 531 km.

Airlines serving Los Olivos

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,605 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,328 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Okay (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Los Olivos

Most booked hotels in Los Olivos

Hotel Corque
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1773 reviews)
$169+
Pea Soup Andersen's Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2338 reviews)
$110+
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1122 reviews)
$164+
Chumash Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 577 reviews)
$159+
Sideways Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2032 reviews)
$128+
Wine Valley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1487 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Los Olivos

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Los Olivos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Los Olivos is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Los Olivos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Los Olivos is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.