| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the elegant rooms and suites come with free wifi, 42-inch flat-screen tvs and whirlpool tubs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. there's also a heated outdoor pool. this polished danish-themed hotel is a 9-minute walk from lucas & lewellen vineyards and a 10-minute walk from the hans christian andersen museum. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary
Santa Barbara Airport 41 min
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (11 min)
Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. El Capitán State Beach (29 min)
Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Gaviota State Park (16 min)
Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Santa Ynez Valley (10 min)
Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Solvang Visitor Center (7 min)
Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Refugio State Beach (25 min)
Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (12 min)
Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Lake Cachuma (20 min)
3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Wildling Museum (3 min)
Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (9 min)
This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (13 min)
Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Neverland Valley Ranch (25 min)
Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Sunstone Winery (9 min)
Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Ostrichland USA (3 min)
Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (9 min)
Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. | 
