Santa Barbara Airport 40 min
Ostrichland USA (9 min) Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (6 min) Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Gaviota State Park (22 min) Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. El Capitán State Beach (35 min) Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (7 min) Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Sunstone Winery (5 min) Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Solvang Visitor Center (6 min) Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (10 min) Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Hans Christian Andersen Museum (5 min) Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Neverland Valley Ranch (21 min) Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Santa Ynez Valley (6 min) Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard (9 min) Winery, vineyard, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and wine Lake Cachuma (16 min) 3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (4 min) This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Refugio State Beach (31 min) Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. |