Buellton is a small city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States.

It is located in the Santa Ynez Valley, 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Solvang.

Buellton traces its beginnings to 1867 when a portion of a Mexican land grant was deeded to Rufus T. Buell and his brother.

[6] Buellton is named for Rufus T. Buell, an early settler who owned the Rancho San Carlos de Jonata Mexican land grant.

[7] It has been a minor tourist destination since the 1920s, and became increasingly popular after the opening of Pea Soup Andersen's in 1924.

[8] This and an abundance of fuel, lodging and other traveler services led Buellton to adopt the nickname "Servicetown, USA.

The City has gained additional tourism due to many nearby wineries, two popular breweries, and the Flying Flags RV Resort.

It is home to a library, one park, a golf course, fire station, Highway Patrol Office, a shopping plaza, 10 hotels and 18 restaurants.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), 99.96% of it land and 0.04% of it water.

It is a common stop for travelers on U.S. Highway 101, being the first town north of Santa Barbara after the scenic and undeveloped stretch of about 25 miles (40 km) through the Gaviota Coast.

[15] The City is also served by the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District.

The City recently changed the electoral system for Councilmembers elected beginning in November 2022.

[18] OstrichLand USA is a 33-acre (13 ha) ostrich and emu farm located in the Buellton area.