SOLVANG

• Shop at our many wonderful gift stores
• Take an evening stroll around Solvang and window shop
• See a play at Theaterfest - June through October
• Visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum located in The Book Loft
• Visit the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
• Visit Ingeborg's for authentic Danish Chocolate
• Spend a day golfing at the River Course, then have lunch at The River Grill
• Take a scenic walk up to Nojoqui falls
• Browse for a book and have coffee at The Book Loft. Check out their antique books upstairs.
• Take a walk and enjoy the beautiful gardens and unique Danish architecture
• Enjoy a massage at Storybook Inn
• Try a different Danish pastry at each of the local bakeries
• Rent a bicycle at take of tour of Solvang
• Try some Danish aebleskiver at the Inn and watch them being made in the kitchen
• Visit Hans Christian Andersen Square
• Visit The Western Wear Museum, showcasing all kinds of western gear and clothing. By appointment only (805) 693-5000
• Visit Hans Christian Andersen Park. The park includes tables, BBQ area, play equipment and tennis courts.
• Take a tour of the Mission Santa Ines. Don't miss the lovely gardens and stations of the cross
• Check out the Solvang Chamber of Commerce for the dates of our next annual Danish Days festival in September
• Attend a concert in Solvang Park
• Take a horse drawn carriage ride around solvang
• Visit The Motorcycle Museum on Alisal Rd.
• Take a stroll through Bethania Lutheran Church
• Then go across the street to the Lutheran Home and look at the Danish Windtrap
• Try a Danish open face sandwich at The Bit O' Denmark or The Little Mermaid
• Have a chocolate covered banana, carmel apple, or any of their other yummy treats at The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

SANTA YNEZ

• Visit the airport and take a glider ride
• Have a coffee and dessert at The Roasted Bean
• Tour the lovely shops
• See the gallery/wine tasting bar behind the Boutique Anna for a new experience
• Picnic, hike, take a drive or bike on Figeuroa Mountain
• Go the the Chumash Casino and try your hand at gambling
• Try some line dancing and karaoke at The Maverick Saloon, or sit and have a drink and celebrity watch
• Take a sightseeing tour
• Visit The Gainey Winery and ask about their concert schedule
• Eat at one of the several great restaurants in Santa Ynez. Our personal favorite is Grappolo, but The Vineyard House is excellent as well
• Visit the Historic Carriage House Museum, full of western paraphernalia

LOS OLIVOS

• Take the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail. The drive is beautiful, and if you feel inclined to do some wine tasting, there are several wineries located on the trail
• Order lunch at Panino and picnic at one of the wineries
• For delicious pizza, pasta, and salads, etc., have lunch or dinner at The Los Olivos cafe
• If you want lots of charm and atmosphere, have dinner at Mattei's Tavern, a 120 year old stagecoach stop
• Visit Historic Ballard and make sure to stop and take a look at The Ballard School, an original red one room school house
• Cafe Chardonney or The Ballard Store are excellent choices if you decide to have dinner in Ballard
• Visit one of the tasting rooms
• Take a look at Quiksilver Ranch on Alamo Pintado Rd., home of miniature horses
• Visit  J.Woeste, an unbelievably wonderful garden and gift shop
• August thru October, stop at one of the apple orchards along Alamo Pintado Rd.
• Visit some of the unique gift shops
• Visit the wonderful art galleries

BUELLTON

• See a Movie at Parks Plaza Cinema
• Visit Pea Soup Andersen's restaurant and have a bowl of their world famous pea soup
• Visit Ostrich Land on Hwy 246
• Take a trip to one of the local nurseries

LOMPOC

• Visit during the Flower Festival
• Golf at the La Purisima Golf Course
• Explore the La Purisima Mission
• Take a scenic drive to Jilama Beach
• Try a Jilama burger at the beach's burger stand
• View rare birds at Vandenberg

SANTA BARBARA

There are many wonderful things to do in Santa Barbara, but these are some of our favorites

• The Santa Barbara Zoo is a real treat, even for adults
• Visit the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens
• Go for a whale watching tour
• Visit the Channel Islands State Park
• Take a trip to the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
• Go to the East Beach Art Show on Sunday
• Take a tour of Mission Santa Barbara
• Visit The Santa Barbara County Courthouse grounds
• Explore Stearns Wharf
• Visit the Santa Barbara Art Museum on State St.
• Go for a trail ride at Circle Bar B Ranch
• Ride the bike trail from Refugio State Beach to El Capitan State Beach
• Rent a kayak at Refugio State Beach
• Have tea at the Biltmore Hotel
• Take a picnic to one of  Santa Barbara's many beaches
• Go surfing

OTHER ACTIVITIESHWY 154 - San Marcos Pass

• Visit Cachuma Lake, and the Cachuma Lake Nature Center
• Take an eagle cruise on Lake Cachuma (general info.- (805) 686-5054)
• Bring binoculars to bird watch
• Check out the llamas at Bob Westin's Flying V Ranch
• Golf and Lunch at the Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
• Go for a trail ride at Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables
• Hike to Gibraltar Dam
• Take a drive down Paradise Road
• Be sure to bring a camera!
• Bring art supplies to paint or draw the beautiful scenery
• Take a hike and swim at Red Rock
• Drive to Cold Springs Tavern and have lunch or dinner. Music on weekends
• Take Painted Cave Road, and then walk to Painted Cave

North of Solvang

• Go antiquing in Los Alamos
• Go to The Old Town Melodrama in Oceano
• See the Monarch Butterflies migration to Pismo Beach
• Walk on the Pier at Pismo Beach
• Visit Old Town San Luis Obispo
• Visit California State Polytechnic University
• Visit Montagna De Oro State Beach in Los Osos
• Then go have fabulous Thai food at Noi's Little Thai Takeout (805) 528-6647
• Visit Hearst Castle
• See the Elephant Seals just a little past San Simeon
• Drive scenic Highway 1