some rooms and ranch-style cottages feature whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces and/or mountain views. the individually decorated, traditional rooms come with en suite bathrooms, and private balconies or patios, as well as flat-screen tvs and complimentary wi-fi. free perks include 3-course breakfast and vouchers for wine tastings. there's also a wraparound porch. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set in a craftsman-style home and adjacent cottages, this cozy b&b is a block from the shops and restaurants of downtown santa ynez Santa Barbara Airport 38 min
Hans Christian Andersen Museum (7 min) Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Solvang Visitor Center (8 min) Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Gainey Vineyard (4 min) Vineyard, pinot noir, wine, chardonnay, and sauvignon blanc Ostrichland USA (12 min) Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Sunstone Winery (6 min) Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. El Capitán State Beach (38 min) Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (8 min) Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Santa Ynez Valley (7 min) Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Neverland Valley Ranch (19 min) Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard (11 min) Winery, vineyard, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and wine Taste of Santa Rita Hills (7 min) Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Lake Cachuma (14 min) 3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (7 min) This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Refugio State Beach (34 min) Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (10 min) Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. |