| breakfast is available. in a residential area and 4 minutes' walk from a road lined with eateries, this laid-back motel with danish-inspired architecture is a 3-minute walk from the elverhoj museum of history & art. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. warmly decorated rooms offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus microwaves and minifridges. there's a landscaped garden with fountains, fruit trees and seating. suites feature separate living rooms, kitchenettes and furnished terraces. it's 5 miles from highway 101. upgraded rooms add direct garden access
Santa Barbara Airport 43 min
Refugio State Beach (28 min)
Serene stretch of coast & picnicking spot with a snug, basic campground & scenic views. Sunstone Winery (8 min)
Winery modelled on a French villa with a lavender-filled courtyard & wine caves, plus tastings. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (8 min)
Tiny upstairs museum featuring books & exhibits about legendary author Hans Christian Andersen. Santa Ynez Valley (10 min)
Scenic valley with several communities & full tourism amenities amid green hills & grapevines. Gaviota State Park (18 min)
Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art (3 min)
Exhibits on Danish culture & the history of Solvang along with art in a Scandinavian-inspired house. Mission Santa Ines (Ynez) (9 min)
This mission, founded in 1804, is an active parish church, plus a museum with tours & a gift shop. Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum (1 min)
Storefront museum exhibiting dozens of U.S., Japanese & European vintage racing motorcycles. El Capitán State Beach (32 min)
Protected beach with tidal pools & wildlife, plus shaded picnic areas, campsites, trails & lookouts. Solvang Visitor Center (8 min)
Official tourist stop housing maps, plus news on attractions, hotels, shopping, eateries & wineries. Ostrichland USA (6 min)
Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs. Wildling Museum (10 min)
Small museum featuring ever-changing exhibits of nature-centric art, from paintings to photography. Lake Cachuma (20 min)
3,100-acre, man-made lake for camping, boating & fishing in a tranquil setting with yurt rentals. Taste of Santa Rita Hills (12 min)
Pinot noir, wine, vineyard, chardonnay, and winery Neverland Valley Ranch (25 min)
Michael jackson, amusement park, and pop music | 
