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About Chumash Arena
Welcome to Chumash Arena, the outdoor venue on the Santa Ynez Indian Reservation located at Hwy 246 & Meadowvale in Santa Ynez, CA. With seating for approximately 2,000 bleacher seats plus VIP options, the arena hosts notable events like Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo (PRCA) and Santa Ynez InterTribal Pow Wow, alongside cultural and community gatherings. This page covers seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.
Whether you’re catching a rodeo, a tribal celebration, or a concert within the Chumash community’s events, we’ve got you covered with practical details and insider tips to secure your seats and arrange convenient transport and stays.
Parking is free on-site, with overflow arrangements and shuttle options that may be available for major events. Santa Ynez Valley Transit (SYVT) serves the area, including a stop at the nearby Chumash Casino. In addition to on-site lodging at the Chumash Casino Resort, you’ll find recommended hotels in Solvang and Buellton (such as The Hadsten Solvang, Landsby, and Corque) for a convenient stay nearby. For official event seating maps and plan details, check industry seating resources like SimpleSeats and TicketIQ.
Tip: Secure your seats early for high-demand events and consider multi-day event planning if your visit spans a weekend. We’ve got you with reliable options and easy booking guidance.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Hwy 246 & Meadowvale (Santa Ynez Chumash San Carlos Property), Santa Ynez, CA 93460.
- Venue type: Outdoor arena used for rodeos and tribal/cultural events on the Santa Ynez Indian Reservation.
- Capacity: Approximately 2,000 bleacher seats for events like Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo, plus VIP seating options.
- Seating chart: Official seating maps are available from industry sites (e.g., SimpleSeats and TicketIQ).
- Parking: Free on-site parking; additional nearby parking options cited for events (e.g., shuttle/overflow considerations).
- Transit: Santa Ynez Valley Transit (SYVT) serves the area with a stop at the Chumash Casino; SYVT announced permanent stops at the Chumash Casino and other local stops.
- Nearby hotels: On-site hotel at Chumash Casino Resort; additional lodging in Solvang/Buellton (e.g., The Hadsten Solvang, Landsby, Corque, etc.).
- Notable events: Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo (PRCA), Santa Ynez InterTribal Pow Wow; concert/entertainment options are hosted at the nearby Chumash Casino Resort (Samala Showroom) and other Chumash events.