Be sure to take a blanket. Solvang nights can get chilly, even in the middle of summertime. PCPA only operates in Solvang during the summer, but year round performances are held in nearby Santa Maria. Wine tasting is a favorite activity of visitors anywhere on the central coast of California, and Solvang is in the heart of the best wineries. The surrounding landscape includes picturesque vineyards in lush mountain valleys.
Tours are available at many of the wineries.
This town may be small, but it's hardly sleepy. Throughout this Scandinavian village are charming hotels, restaurants and bakeries bustling with activities. Two popular thematic museums, the Elverhaj Museum and the Hand Christian Anderson Museum, showcase the Danish culture. The historic Mission Santa Ines is a must see stop for any tourist. California's missions are a vital part of the state's history, and each one is unique.