it's 8 minutes' walk from the solvang vintage motorcycle museum and 4 miles from the sunstone vineyards and winery. off california state route 246, this relaxed inn with a modern danish-inspired vibe is surrounded by shops and cafes. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms offer sitting areas and/or kitchenettes. overlooking a private courtyard, the 8 bright rooms have dining areas and en suite bathrooms, along with flat-screen tvs, minifridges, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some add bunk beds, lofted ceilings and/or decorative lighting fixtures Santa Barbara Airport 42 min
Neverland Valley Ranch (25 min) Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (7 min) Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (12 min) Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Sunstone Winery (8 min) Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Lake Cachuma (19 min) 3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. El Capitán State Beach (31 min) Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Gaviota State Park (18 min) Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (5 min) Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Wildling Museum (6 min) Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Ostrichland USA (5 min) Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Solvang Visitor Center (3 min) Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Santa Ynez Valley (10 min) Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (5 min) Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (6 min) This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Refugio State Beach (27 min) Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. |