Buellton, California

About Buellton

Buellton, CA is a close-knit town located in southern California with an estimated population of 5,023.

Buellton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.58 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,179 residents per square mile.

📰 Buellton News Today

• A last memento of iconic Pea Soup Andersen's is set to be removed SFGATE · Aug 16
• At Least 1 Person Seriously Injured in Buellton Car Accident on Jonata Park Rd and Hwy 101 Pacific Attorney Group · Aug 15
• Buellton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Where People Are Moving To In Southern California In 2026 worldatlas.com · Aug 6
• This California Town Is Hidden in Wine Country—and Locals Say Its Charm and Quirky Attractions Make It a Must-visit Travel + Leisure · Apr 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Buellton Unique

• The only place in America named Buellton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,023.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Buellton

• Eddie's Grill
• Industrial Eats
• Pea Soup Andersen's
• Sideways Lounge
• Firestone Walker
• Giorgio's at Parkway
• La Tequila — mexican
• Rudy's — mexican
• Tastes — sandwich
• The Tavern at Zaca Creek

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Mendenhall Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Buellton

• 🏞️ Gaviota State Park · National Park reviews ★
• PAWS Dog Park reviews ★
• Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Oak Park reviews ★
• River View Park reviews ★
• Santa Rosa Park reviews ★
• Village Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Buellton

• Jonata Middle
• Oak Valley Elementary
• Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
• Vista de Las Cruces

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Buellton

🏘️ Nearby Communities