| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the colorful rooms and suites with western-style art and furnishings have free wifi, wood-burning fireplaces, minifridges and coffeemakers. activities range from horseback riding to lake fishing, to kids' cart rides pulled by miniature ponies (fees may apply). other amenities include 2 golf courses, tennis courts and a fitness center, plus a spa (surcharge), an outdoor pool and a hot tub. some have patios, living rooms or wet bars. breakfast and dinner in a fine-dining restaurant are included, and there are also 3 casual grills. set on a 10,000-acre working cattle ranch, this rustic resort is 3 miles from downtown solvang
Santa Barbara Airport 45 min
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (4 min)
Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Lions Peak Vineyards (6 min)
Tasting room & gift shop for a local family-owned winery, plus occasional live music performances. Solvang Visitor Center (8 min)
Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Nojoqui Falls Park (8 min)
An 85-acre county park with a playground, picnic area & an accessible waterfall measuring 80 feet. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (5 min)
Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Gainey Vineyard (14 min)
Vineyard, pinot noir, wine, chardonnay, and sauvignon blanc Refugio State Beach (30 min)
Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (16 min)
Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Wildling Museum (7 min)
Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Hans Christian Andersen Park (8 min)
Shady green space with several picnic areas available for rent, plus a playground. Gaviota State Park (20 min)
Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard (14 min)
Winery, vineyard, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and wine Sunstone Winery (13 min)
Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Reagan Rancho del Cielo (45 min)
Equestrianism and museum Lake Cachuma (24 min)
3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. |
