horseback riding is available for a surcharge. there are also 2-story houses with stone fireplaces. set in los padres national forest, this rustic lodging is 4 miles from refugio state beach. casual cabins have private porches and wood-burning stoves, while rustic-chic cottages feature separate living spaces with hardwood floors and satellite tv. western-style rooms offer wet bars with minifridges, plus a shared deck. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:30 am. perks include complimentary meals and a bar with live dinner theatre, plus an outdoor pool, a games room and a library Santa Barbara Airport 24 min
Gaviota State Park (17 min) Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. El Capitán State Beach (12 min) Beach with sandy shore & rocky tide pools, offering swimming, fishing & surfing. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (34 min) Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Nojoqui Falls Park (27 min) An 85-acre county park with a playground, picnic area & an accessible waterfall measuring 80 feet. El Capitán State Beach (13 min) Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (33 min) Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (34 min) Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (37 min) Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Lake Cachuma (48 min) 3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Sunstone Winery (40 min) Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Ostrichland USA (29 min) Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (34 min) This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Refugio State Beach (8 min) Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Reagan Rancho del Cielo (10 min) Equestrianism and museum Santa Ynez Valley (42 min) Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. |