Solvang
About 2 hr 15 min by car from Los Angeles
A Danish-style village with windmills and bakeries, ten minutes from Los Olivos tasting rooms.
Why locals go
A storybook change of scene that pairs with wine country.
Visiting Los Angeles?
At 2 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Los Angeles for your flight home.
What to book
- Los Olivos wine tasting
- Santa Ynez Valley bike tour
- OstrichLand
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Wine tasting in Los Olivos
- Dinner in a Solvang bistro
With friends
- Bakery crawl
- Valley wine tour with a driver
When to go
Year-round, festive in December.