room service can be ordered from an adjacent restaurant. full breakfast is provided, as well as an evening wine hour. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and balconies. this posh b&b is a 5-minute walk from the restaurants of santa ynez, and 4 miles from solvang. the chic, traditionally decorated rooms have high ceilings and come with coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. other amenities include spa treatments and a workout room Santa Barbara Airport 38 min
El Capitán State Beach (40 min) Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Gainey Vineyard (4 min) Vineyard, pinot noir, wine, chardonnay, and sauvignon blanc Neverland Valley Ranch (20 min) Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (11 min) Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Solvang Visitor Center (10 min) Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (9 min) Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Lake Cachuma (14 min) 3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Ostrichland USA (14 min) Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Santa Ynez Valley (9 min) Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (10 min) Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Sunstone Winery (8 min) Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard (13 min) Winery, vineyard, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, and wine Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (9 min) This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Refugio State Beach (36 min) Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (9 min) Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. |