Santa Barbara Airport 29 min
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (17 min) Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Sunstone Winery (15 min) Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Reagan Rancho del Cielo (47 min) Equestrianism and museum Santa Ynez Valley (16 min) Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (19 min) Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Lake Cachuma (7 min) 3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (15 min) Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Knapp's Castle (24 min) Ruins, engagement, and history Refugio State Beach (41 min) Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Gainey Vineyard (10 min) Vineyard, pinot noir, wine, chardonnay, and sauvignon blanc El Capitán State Beach (39 min) Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (17 min) Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (16 min) This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Solvang Visitor Center (17 min) Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park (22 min) Paintings by Native Americans of the 1600s & earlier decorate sandstone boulders underground. |