This is a very "long" hotspot, going all the way from Nojoqui Falls County Park to the Santa Ynez River (hotspot: Santa Ynez River--Alisal Bridge), a total of about 6 miles. The road passes through various habitats like open farmland, oak woodland, and grasslands. There are many pullouts that allow for frequent stopping. Alisal Ranch (around 34.5593, -120.1422) is worth a stop, as it often has large numbers of blackbirds as well as Yellow-billed Magpies. The Alisal Golf Course has irrigated lawns that sometimes attract birds.

The two species that stand out are Wild Turkey, which is very numerous, and Yellow-billed Magpie, which is also common. Other than that, a nice collection of breeding birds occurring here in fairly large numbers, like American Kestrel, Acorn Woodpecker (many dozens), Ash-throated Flycatcher, Black-headed Grosbeak, and Western Kingbird. Purple Martins sometimes stray from their home quarters at Nojoqui Falls Park. Bald Eagles sometimes soar overhead. In winter, flocks of sparrows, including Golden-crowned Sparrows, are worth picking through. Hundreds of blackbirds of several species at Alisal Ranch.

In 2018, a Mississippi Kite hung around here for a little while and Northern Parula has been observed at least twice. 

Alisal Road traverses some lovely landscapes and doesn't get birded very often. It can be combined with a visit to Nojoqui Falls Park, which has its own hotspot.

Restrooms available at Nojoqui Falls Park. Cell service is intermittent.