| continental breakfast is complimentary. a 7-minute walk from downtown's danish-inspired shops, restaurants and wine-tasting rooms, this charming hotel dating from 1950 is 4. there's also a landscaped english garden with seating. unique features in some rooms and suites include antique furnishings, marble bathrooms, direct garden access, and/or separate sitting areas with fireplaces and sofabeds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. homey rooms and suites are individually decorated, and offer tvs and free wi-fi. 1 miles from the vineyards of santa ynez
Santa Barbara Airport 43 min
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (3 min)
Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Wildling Museum (10 min)
Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Solvang Visitor Center (8 min)
Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Refugio State Beach (28 min)
Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Lake Cachuma (20 min)
3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Ostrichland USA (6 min)
Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Santa Ynez Valley (10 min)
Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (8 min)
Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (12 min)
Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Sunstone Winery (8 min)
Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (1 min)
Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (9 min)
This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Gaviota State Park (18 min)
Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Neverland Valley Ranch (25 min)
Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music El Capitán State Beach (32 min)
Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. | 
