| there's also an outdoor pool, and a sundeck with loungers, plus 7,500 sq ft of event space. upgraded rooms have sliding doors, and/or patios or balconies with views of the pool or the valley. a casino shuttle is complimentary. suites add living rooms with sofas. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the sophisticated rooms feature custom-designed furnishings, coffeemakers and minifridges, as well as flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and free wi-fi. room service is available. close to wineries and vineyards, this polished boutique hotel in the santa ynez valley is 4 miles from chumash casino resort and a 6-minute walk from the elverhoj museum of history & art
Santa Barbara Airport 43 min
El Capitán State Beach (31 min)
Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Lake Cachuma (19 min)
3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Wildling Museum (8 min)
Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (2 min)
Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Refugio State Beach (28 min)
Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Ostrichland USA (6 min)
Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (6 min)
This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (11 min)
Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Solvang Visitor Center (6 min)
Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (6 min)
Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Neverland Valley Ranch (24 min)
Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Hans Christian Andersen Museum (6 min)
Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Gaviota State Park (18 min)
Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Sunstone Winery (8 min)
Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Santa Ynez Valley (9 min)
Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. | 
