| there's also a tri-level suite that adds a fireplace and a whirlpool tub. breakfast is served in a warm restaurant that overlooks the garden courtyard. a 4-minute walk from the solvang festival theater, this european-style hotel with a scandinavian-inspired aesthetic is an 8-minute walk from old mission santa ines. there's also a lobby bar. elegant rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; some have balconies. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Santa Barbara Airport 42 min
El Capitán State Beach (30 min)
Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Sunstone Winery (8 min)
Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (7 min)
This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Lake Cachuma (19 min)
3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Solvang Visitor Center (4 min)
Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (9 min)
Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. Wildling Museum (4 min)
Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (7 min)
Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (12 min)
Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Gaviota State Park (17 min)
Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Ostrichland USA (5 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. Refugio State Beach (27 min)
Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Neverland Valley Ranch (25 min)
Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music Hans Christian Andersen Museum (6 min)
Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. | 
