Los Olivos is a small, rural community in the Santa Ynez Valley, known for wine grapes and for the visitors who come to taste them. If your car stops running here, a call to (805) 693-7957 connects you with licensed and insured local towing professionals. Santa Ynez Towing is a connection service, not the tow operator.
Los Olivos is about 4.6 miles from Santa Ynez, roughly a 10-minute drive. Callers here are connected with local providers who serve the town, the nearby valley communities and Santa Barbara County.
Roads around Los Olivos
State Route 154 begins in Los Olivos as a spur from U.S. Route 101. From there it heads toward Santa Ynez, Lake Cachuma and San Marcos Pass. It is a two-lane road with only occasional passing lanes, and it climbs to nearly 2,000 feet through Los Padres National Forest. A breakdown on that stretch can leave you well away from town, so know your location before you call.
Inside the community, Grand Avenue and Alamo Pintado Road are the local names to use when you describe where you are. Give the dispatcher the nearest cross street or landmark, not just "near the wineries."
What to have ready when you call
The dispatcher will ask a few simple questions. Having the answers ready keeps the call short.
- Your exact location, including the road and direction you were headed
- Your vehicle's year, make and model
- Whether the vehicle rolls and steers
- Where you want it taken
The dispatcher quotes the price on the phone before a truck is sent. Price depends on the vehicle, the distance, the type of truck needed, the road location and the time of day. Ask about payment methods and hours during the call, since they vary by provider.
Choosing the right equipment
Flatbed towing is generally recommended for all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles, low-clearance and classic cars, most electric vehicles, motorcycles and vehicles that cannot roll. Your owner's manual often explains how the vehicle should be towed.
The valley has ranches and an active horse community, so trucks and trailers are part of life on its rural roads. For an RV, box truck or trailer, the dispatcher needs the weight and length first so the equipment matches the job.
Staying safe while you wait
If you can, get fully off the road, turn on your hazard lights and stay clear of traffic. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked. On state highways such as SR 154 and U.S. 101, the California Highway Patrol handles collisions, and officers may call a tow for vehicles that must be cleared.
If you need a tow in Los Olivos, call (805) 693-7957 and describe where you are. Check whether your auto insurance, credit card or motor club includes towing coverage, and ask for an itemized receipt if you plan to submit it for reimbursement.