the colorful, modern rooms come with flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and ipod docks, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include complimentary bike rental and parking, and theres a bocce ball court. a 1-minute walk from the wildling museum in downtown solvang, this relaxed, danish-themed hotel is an 11-minute walk from mission santa ines Santa Barbara Airport 41 min
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (10 min) Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Gaviota State Park (16 min) Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (8 min) Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Wildling Museum (2 min) Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (12 min) Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (6 min) This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Sunstone Winery (8 min) Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Refugio State Beach (26 min) Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Lake Cachuma (19 min) 3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Solvang Visitor Center (3 min) Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. El Capitán State Beach (30 min) Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Neverland Valley Ranch (25 min) Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Hans Christian Andersen Museum (5 min) Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Ostrichland USA (4 min) Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Santa Ynez Valley (10 min) Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. |