Written by jrose710 on September 22, 2004
- What it is: small-town festival, with a Danish twist.
As you may already know if you've searched the town on google, Solvang was established in 1911 by Midwestern Danish farmers who moved here...
Written by Veronica Ondrejech on March 18, 2002
- In the heart of Santa Barbara wine country lies the charming town of Solvang which offers both wine lovers and travelers a Danish cultural experience in a setting central to local vineyards.
Located 132 miles northwest...
Written by Judy on October 27, 2000
- Several bicycling loops start from the center of town and head out through the countryside passing horse ranches and vineyards. It's a very relaxing place to ride and the scenery is wonderful. The meadows of...
Written by Judy on October 27, 2000
- The Santa Ynez Valley has several large vineyards. Year-round tours are available which include visits to various tasting rooms. You can call ahead to make sure the tasting rooms are open and also to arrange...
Written by Judy on October 27, 2000
- This beautiful old mission (1804) was built by Spanish Franciscan Priests. This was the site of the first european settlement in the Santa Ynez Valley. There a wonderful museum,lovely gardens, and a gift shop....
Written by Travel Queen on November 14, 2000
- There are 4 golf courses local to Solvang. They're called
Rancho San Marcas, La Purisma, the River course at the Alisal, and the Sandpiper in Santa Barbara at the edge of the Pacific Ocean....
Written by Travel Queen on November 13, 2000
- Open 7 days a week, this Chumash Indian Casino in Santa Ynez is the place to go for cards and bingo. The casino is 30,000 square feet..no hole in the wall..and has restaurants and...
Written by Travel Queen on November 13, 2000
- There are a few wineries to visit in the Solvang area. My coworker enjoyed her day while her husband was at a conference by driving to a couple of local wineries. Her favorite...
Written by Travel Queen on November 13, 2000
- There are more than a few danish bakeries to choose from in this town. It's fun to just get out from your hotel and explore the town. And stop for danish and coffee...
Solvang
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