Santa Ynez in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Coast Line Stage Company Mud Wagon

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2026

1. Coast Line Stage Company Mud Wagon Marker

Inscription. This reproduction Coast Line Stage Company Mud Wagon is representative of the stagecoaches that traveled the rugged road between Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley from 1860-1901. The Mud Wagon was one of the most common and preferred stagecoaches. Because of the light roof construction, baggage was stowed in the boot at the back of the vehicle or, if need be, inside with the passengers, but not on top. Wide window and door openings also kept the Mud Wagon lightweight, letting the air flow through along with dust and rain. Heavy canvas or leather roll-down curtains were the passengers only protection from the elements, nor was there any way to heat the stagecoach.

This display was made possible due to the generous support of the Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation.

Erected by Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 34° 36.764′ N, 120° 4.815′ W. Marker is in Santa Ynez, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is at the intersection of Sagunto Street and Faraday Street,

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on the right when traveling east on Sagunto Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3595 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez CA 93460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Central Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Express Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Santa Inéz (approx. 3.4 miles away); Bit O' Denmark (approx. 3½ miles away); Solvang Park War Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); Solvang Founders (approx. 3.6 miles away); Solvang, California (approx. 3.6 miles away); Solvang Theater Festival (approx. 3.7 miles away); Los Olivos 1887 (approx. 4.2 miles away).

Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 1, 2026

2. Coast Line Stage Company Mud Wagon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.