Founded in 1911, the community of Solvang holds Danish-American charm and tradition, while thriving year-round as a destination loved by families, couples and people of all ages. Only two hours up the coast from Los Angeles, Solvang has carried on the Danish traditions of language, folk dancing, music and cuisine. The streets are flanked with Danish farm-style architecture and windmills of all sizes catch the first and last light throughout the village. The Danish Days annual festival emerged in 1936 and continues to commemorate Solvang’s heritage every September. Festivals and celebrations are traditional parts of Solvang’s charm – from the Taste of Solvang every March and Julefest (Yule-fest) during December. Be drawn into Scandinavian culture strolling Solvang’s flower-lined streets or stepping into five authentic bakeries and more than 30 restaurants and cafes – featuring not only Danish cuisine but also wine-country, international and traditional American favorites. Dozens of wine and beer tasting rooms, wine bars and gourmet food shops tempt palates with the bounty of nearby vineyards and farms. To learn more about Solvang, visit the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau at www.VisitSolvang.com.
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D.Volk Wines
Wine by the glass and tastings available daily inside or on the patio
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Eat This, Shoot That! Food & Wine Tours
Eat and drink your way through Solvang with a local foodie on a walking food tasting tour!
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K'Syrah Catering & Events
K'Syrah is the premier farm-to-table catering and event venue serving season-driven dishes to California's Central Coast.
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Santa Barbara Independent
We deliver news, lifestyle, arts, and entertainment coverage in-print every Thursday and all day, every day online.
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FirstStreet Tickets
FirstStreet Tickets was launched by entrepreneur Seth Shomes as a FREE service to local California Central Coast event presenters and organizers.
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Solvang Restaurant
The Solvang Restaurant is the home of Solvang's Famous Aebleskiver and serves Danish and American food.
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Classic Wine Tours of Santa Barbara
Classic Wine Tours of Santa Barbara, enjoy an all inclusive day with lunch and tasting fees included! Book online or call for details. (805) 453-4063.
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Hamlet Inn
The Hamlet Inn is a Danish modern inn where our guests can enjoy amenities like complimentary bicycles, free wifi, and ipod docks.
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Root 246
Experience craft food and drink
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Solvang Inn & Cottages
Whether you choose one of our cozy quiet guest rooms, or a romantic cottage we have a room for every need.
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Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours
Our first class wine country day tours include local cycling guide, bike rental and our locally sourced farm-to-table vineyard lunch and wine tasting.
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Stagecoach Co. Wine Tours Inc.
The first and premiere wine tour based in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara Wine Country.
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Nojoqui Falls Park
An 85-acre county park with a playground, picnic area & an accessible waterfall measuring 80 feet.
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Tenley Fohl Photography
Photography focusing on the region’s innate, prominent bounty – Scenic | Food | Wine – as well as wine country lifestyle and events.
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Montecito Bank & Trust
Our vision is to make the communities we serve better places to live and work.
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