breakfast and parking are complimentary. theres a heated outdoor pool with a hot tub, and a garden with fire pits. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a 11-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and 1 mile from ostrichland usa big bird ranch, this unfussy hotel is located next to a brewery off route 101 in an area famed for wine production. airy rooms have a modern feel, and feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers; some have extra beds. suites add pull-out couches Santa Barbara Airport 37 min
Gaviota State Park (12 min) Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Ostrichland USA (4 min) Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (8 min) Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Wildling Museum (7 min) Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Solvang Visitor Center (8 min) Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Sunstone Winery (15 min) Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (9 min) Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards (4 min) Winery, wine, and wine tasting Neverland Valley Ranch (23 min) Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Santa Ynez Valley (17 min) Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (11 min) Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Mendenhall's Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana (15 min) Museum featuring a private collection of vintage gas, racing & roadway artifacts, with guided tours. Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard (16 min) Winery, vineyard, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and wine Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (10 min) This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (9 min) Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. |