Solvang - Solvang

Solvang it's a city Californian located in his central coast.

To know

Solvang means "sunny field" in Danish.

Background

The city was founded by a group of educators Danes in 1911 on an area of ​​36 km² that previously belonged to the Spaniards.

How to orient yourself

How to get

By plane

Santa Barbara is Saint Mary they are the closest airports, but they are also the smallest. The international airport is that of Los Angeles.

By car

There Highway 101 it is the most important road artery in the vicinity of Solvang. Exit a Buellton and follow the Highway 246 up to Solvang.

On the train

Santa Barbara is Saint Mary they also have the closest train stations served by Amtrak trains.

By bus

The bus stop is downtown at Solvang Park on Mission Drive (Highway 246).

How to get around

By public transport

Should you ever find yourself in Solvang without a car, Santa Ynez Valley Transit offers a way to get around the city and the surrounding area easily and inexpensively. More information and routes can be found in official site.

By car

The center of Solvang is quite small and can be easily explored on foot. However, having a car is a good thing because you can move more freely to visit the surroundings. Also, getting to town by car is much easier and it is very likely that you will have hired one for your trip.

Parking in the city is free, and even if you leave your car in a peripheral area, you won't be too far from the center.

By rickshaw

You can rent a rickshaw to get around the city by pedaling.

What see

• 34.594622-120.1365741 Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Dr (On California Route 246 in Alisal), ☎ 1 805 688-4815, fax: 1 805 686-4468, @[email protected]. Adults: $ 5, under 11s: free. Mon-Sun 9: 00-16: 30, except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. One of the 21 missions founded along the California coast by Spanish priests in the late 1700s. 
• Elverhoj Museum of History & Art. Dedicated to Danish history and culture. 
• Hans Christian Andersen Museum. To live your own fairytale. 
• Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum. A collection of rare and vintage motorcycles, including European racing models. 
• Mills. Keep an eye out for the mills that are located along the main roads. Many of these actually hide shops and restaurants. 

Events and parties

What to do

• Wine tasting. If you are interested in oenology or just want to taste local products, the Santa Ynez Valley has over 100 wineries that offer the opportunity to taste their products every day, usually from 10 to 17 (check also the site of the winemakers association Vintner's Association). Most of these businesses are run by individuals or families. Visitors are welcomed all year round in the existing areas or in special areas dedicated to tasting and can be found throughout the valley. Do not drive: better to rely on the many companions who take care of organizing the wine tours. Most of these offer the possibility for customers to be picked up directly at the hotel or wherever they are staying and then tour with an expert guide. Tours typically include four tastings and a countryside meal. 
• Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle. It offers daily wine tasting tours with a focus on hospitality, comfort and flexibility. The guides are accommodating, the shuttles are spacious, and unlike most other services, the Grapeline doesn't limit winery choices to a handful of "preferred partner" wineries, so requests for wineries are encouraged and for that every trip it can bring new discoveries. 
• Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours. For people who love the outdoors more, the sun and the wind on their faces. Open jeeps are fun (if the weather is good) and allow you to enjoy the beautiful coastal climate. In addition to the wines, the Cloud Climber guides also offer the opportunity to learn something about the history and nature of the region. 

Golf club

• Alisal Resort. This golf course has spectacular views because it is located on the banks of the Santa Ynez River and partly in the Santa Ynez Mountains. 
• La Purisima. Surrounded by the hills. 
• Zaca Creek Golf Course. Overlooking the Santa Ynez River. 
• Rancho San Marcos Golf Course. This was once part of the famous San Marcos land concession. 

Shopping

• Fruit and vegetable market, 1st Street (On Copenhagen Drive). Wed 14: 30-18: 00. Managed by local producers. Ideal before a picnic in the nearby park. 
• Vinhus of Solvang, 440 Alisal Road. Sells European products. Wines, cheeses, and much more that can serve you for a picnic or afternoon tea. 

The center is full of bakeries in which to buy various products. Don't miss out on the famous Danish butter cakes. There are also many shops selling European-style sweets.

• Mortensen's Danish Bakery, 1588 Mission Dr, ☎ 1 805 688-8373. 

THE Toy shops there is no shortage and many specialize in typical Danish handicraft products.

How to have fun

Night clubs

• Chumash casino. It has slot machines, table games, restaurant, varied entertainment and spa service. 

Where to eat

A ostrich farm it is located approximately halfway between Solvang and the town of Buellton. For this reason, ostrich meat can be found on many menus in local restaurants. Look in the menus for ostrich burgers, ostrich meat burgers (leaner and with less cholesterol).

Among the local specialties aebleskievers (a kind of pancake often served with raspberry sauce) and lo smorgasbord (the typical buffet meal of the Scandinavian countries). Not to be missed.

Average prices

• The Red Viking, 1684 Copenhagen Drive. Danish and American cuisine. 
• Solvang Restaurant, 1672 Copenhagen Drive. It has perhaps the best aebleskievers of the city. 
• Paula's Pancake House, 1531 Mission Drive. A local institution. 
• Mattei's Tavern (In nearby Los Olivos). It used to be a stagecoach station, now serving Californian cuisine and local wines. 
• Greenhouse Café, 487 Atterdag Rd (Corner between Copenhagen and Atterdag), ☎ 1 805 688-8508. One of the largest restaurants in the city, it is inside a real greenhouse and is family run. Very popular with tourists and locals alike. 

Wineries

• Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard, 1500 Alamo Pintado Road, ☎ 1 805-688-3032. Mon-Sun 11: 00-17: 00. Famous for dessert wines. 
• Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery, 1711 Alamo Pintado Road (West along Hwy. 101), ☎ 1 805-688-8554. 10:00-17:00. Cheaper wines which are often the real deal. 
• Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room, 1645 Copenhagen Drive, ☎ 1 805-686-9336. Mon-Sun 11: 00-17: 30. Stunning downtown Solvang tasting room with some of the best wines in Santa Barbara County They grow 25 grape varieties on 400 acres that winemaker Megan McGrath turns into award-winning wines. 

Where stay

Average prices

"* Best Western King Frederik Motel, 1617 Copenhagen Drive, ☎ 1 805 688-5515, fax: 1 805 688-1600. 

• Best Western Kronborg Inn, 1440 Mission Drive, ☎ 1 805 688-2383, ☎ 1 800 788-8932, fax: 1 805 688-1821. 
• Holiday Inn Express, 1455 Mission Drive, ☎ 1 805 688-2018. 

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• Corque Hotel. 
• [http; // www.winecountrymanor.comWine Country Manor], 1440 Misson Drive, ☎ 1 805 688 2383. 40 rooms and suites all with balcony or veranda, heated swimming pool and spa. 

Safety

How to keep in touch

Around

• Nojoqui Falls - Park with picnic area. After a short walk you will also find a pond and a waterfall.
• Following Highway 101 South you will encounter several beaches.
• Others missions near Solvang are Mission La Purisima Concepcion (101 South in Lompoc), and Mission Santa Barbara (101 South towards Santa Barbara).
• Buellton - To the west.
• Santa Ynez - Towards East.
• Santa Barbara - About an hour south of Solvang, it is the quintessential Californian coastal city.

Useful information

• Much of the film Sideways - Traveling with Jack is filmed in this city.
• The Californian band Mad Caddies comes from Solvang.

Other projects

• Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Solvang
• Commons contains images or other files on Solvang

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