Solvang Danish Village California

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Solvang Danish Village was established in 1911 by a group of Danish teachers. Solvang means "Sunny Field" in Danish. Today the village is a major tourist destination and jumping off point for visitors exploring the Santa Barbara wine country. In town you will find Danish bakeries, restaurants, antique stores, museums and friendly shop keepers dressed in authentic Danish costumes. There are numerous Hotels in Solvang available for those wishing to spend a long weekend. The rolling hills of the Santa Ynez valley and surrounding Santa Barbara wine country are home to 9,500 acres of vineyards and 34 wineries. If you are in Solvang for a day trip there are several wine tasting cellars right in town where you can sample the local wines. Solvang is a fun scenic day trip which lets you explore the back country of Santa Barbara . Have lunch, stock up on Danish pastries, and enjoy the drive.

Things to do in Solvang
Quicksilver Ranch a short drive up Alamo Pintado Road brings you to a renowned miniature horse farm called the Quicksilver Ranch. They are open to the public daily from 10am to 3pm and host groups by reservation for a fee. People come from all over just to visit these little ponies and get up close and personal with them. Quicksilver Ranch 1555 Alamo Pintado Road Solvang, California 93463

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in downtown Solving. They offer 300 varieties of chocolate that you can watch them create right before your eyes. The mouthwatering samples will make this a shop you will want to visit every time you make your day trip to Solvang. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 1655 Copenhagen Drive Solvang, CA 93463

Ostrich Land on Hwy 246, just west of Solvang. They offer chicks and fresh eggs, feeding times where you can get involved, and field trips for groups. People drive from all over to watch and feed these amazing creatures. There are also emus on the property and a small shop with collectibles. Ostrich Land 610 E. Highway 246, Buellton Information: (805) 686-9696

The Elverhoj Museum is a popular attraction for those history buffs and the Mission Santa Ines is nestled among the shops.
1624 Elverhoy Way Solvang, CA 93463 Open 1 - 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday Noon - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Wheel Fun Bike Rentals. These fun bikes are how many people get around in town to shop. The free parking lot in the center of town on Hwy 246 will put you close to this shop so you can go over there, rent your bike for a very reasonable fee, and ride around to the shops. These unique bikes can seat an entire family and mom and dad get a workout pulling the kids around town. The kids absolutely love it. Wheel Fun Bikes 475 First StreetNext to Solvang Park Solvang, CA. 93463

Solvang Park has live entertainment many evenings and some weekends. It is quite relaxing to take a break in the park and eat your lunch to some live music and bands. The atmosphere in Solvang is always happy and carefree. Close enough to the ocean and beaches to the west, and campgrounds to the east, Santa Barbara to the south, and Santa Maria to the north, it makes a great daytime getaway or an even longer stay.

Directions : Solvang is easily reached from Highway 101 at the Highway 246 turnoff in Buellton. From Santa Barbara, visitors can also take Highway 154 to the Highway 246 turnoff. Solvang is a great place to stay while you explore the Santa Barbara wine country and the San Ynez Valley. While in the area an interesting little side trip is Neverland Ranch former home of pop star Michael Jackson.

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