La Cumbre Plaza 3805 State Street, Santa Barbara. Solvang Solvang, founded 88 years ago as a Danish colony, has developed into one of the principal tourist attractions in the state. Located inland about 45 miles north of Santa Barbara, Solvang is full of shops featuring Danish goods and bakeries which specialize in delectable pastries. Don't forget to see the Old Mission Santa Ines, Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Elverhoj Museum, and the Honen Horse Drawn Streetcar. Solvang can be reached by Highways 101 or 154.
Picnic facilities are on the grounds.
300 N. Los Carneros Rd. This pier offers breathtaking views of the city, mountains, shoreline, and ocean. About three blocks long, it has shops, restaurants, the Sea Center, and fishing off the end of the pier. The 1872 Stow House has been furnished to represent the era 1880-1920 by the Goleta Valley Historical Society. The Museum of Goleta History is located in the historic ranch building behind Stow House, along with displays of farm equipment and maritime artifacts.