| a 2-minute walk from shops and cafes in solvang village square, this charming inn in a half-timbered house is 5 miles from santa ynez valley and a 1-minute walk from solvang vintage motorcycle museum. it's 4 miles from highway 101. some offer sofabeds and living rooms; others add private patios with fire pits, balconies, vaulted ceilings and/or chandeliers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and loaner bikes are complimentary. the 10 warm rooms and suites feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus microwaves, minifridges and safes
Santa Barbara Airport 43 min
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (5 min)
Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (9 min)
Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Solvang Visitor Center (9 min)
Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Santa Ynez Valley (10 min)
Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Lake Cachuma (19 min)
3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (9 min)
This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Neverland Valley Ranch (25 min)
Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Taste of Santa Rita Hills (12 min)
Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Gaviota State Park (19 min)
Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Refugio State Beach (28 min)
Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. El Capitán State Beach (32 min)
Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Wildling Museum (11 min)
Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Sunstone Winery (8 min)
Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Ostrichland USA (6 min)
Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (1 min)
Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. | 
