The Solvang center point is around the area of Downtown Solvang and 2 miles southwest of Buttonwood Farm, Winery & Vineyard.
Solvang doesn't have a rough weather season. The sun shines almost 290 days per year with only about 30 days a year logging measurable precipitation. The temperature is moderate most of the year and is rarely extreme. The high in July is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the lows in January are around 40 degrees.
In the spring, the surrounding hillsides are green and scattered with colorful wildflowers as far as the eye can see. Springtime is a great season for planning horseback riding or hiking trips through the miles of area trails. This time of year yields flavorful tastings at area wineries as well. In March, the village hosts the Taste of Solvang, a wine and food festival. Visitors indulge in samples from over three dozen eateries while strolling along Smorgaasbord.
Summer travelers enjoy the beauty of the area's beaches, vineyards, farmers markets, and sports events. Warmer weather is prime for hiking, biking, swimming, and other outdoor adventures under the California sun. Summer is the busiest season in the area, and rooms fill quickly.
Fall in Solvang offers unparalleled fun as the village hosts its Solvang's Danish Days and Solvang Jazz Festivals in September. Danish Days boasts a Viking beer and wine garden, countless merchants, and live music and performers. Solvang Jazz Festival brings live concerts by several artists. Wineries are in harvest mode with tours showing how farmers harvest and crush the fruit into wine.
Winter time, especially after the holidays, would be Solvang's off season as this is the time when room rates drop.The mornings are crisp, and many afternoons are warm compared to the rest of the country. It's still possible to enjoy outdoor activities during winter months.
There are many hotels in and around Solvang that offer discounts. At Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge-Americas Best Value Inn, AAA members receive a 10 percent discount on rooms in this quaint hotel. Guests are greeted by Danish architecture and a friendly staff at this lodging that's within walking distance of the Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Free Wi-Fi and cable channels keep the kids entertained during rest times, and the outdoor pool lets them burn off some energy. Visitors save even more with free parking and free breakfast. Groups save the most during December when group rates are more competitive.
The Holiday Inn Express Solvang won't give guests supernatural skills just from staying overnight, but travelers will enjoy a 10 percent discount. The clean rooms feature microwaves, coffee makers, and free toiletries. This hotel is steps from the Wildling Museum and is a short drive to Solvang Festival Theater and Elverhoj Museum of History and Art.
Business travelers can breathe easy with the 24-hour fax and copying services and free local calls. Other amenities include free parking, free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and eHost concierge service. A complimentary breakfast boasts bacon and sausage, cinnamon rolls, omelets, eggs, and drinks. Groups save the most at this hotel during March.
High-quality accommodations at a fair price is abundant in Solvang. At Wine Valley Inn, tourists enjoy a centrally located hotel that's close to the best of Solvang. Each of the rooms boasts a microwave, refrigerator, a TV with cable programming, and free Wi-Fi. Weary travelers can book massages or spa treatments or just enjoy a quiet break in the garden. Guests can work out in the fitness center or rent a bicycle on-site to explore the village. The staff serves a complimentary breakfast buffet every day.
Highly rated by fellow travelers, the Hotel Corque offers superior service, clean rooms, and ample amenities for a good price. Double queen or king rooms are spacious with cable TV, i-Pod docking stations, and free Wi-Fi. Concierge service takes care of every need by helping travelers plan meetings, arrange for group travel, and more. Visitors will love the outdoor pool, spa tub, and free shuttle service to the local casino.
Experience Danish history and culture at any of the museums in Solvang. Delve into his life and his world-renowned works at the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, where guided tours and lectures take knowledge up a notch. The Wildling Museum began as an effort to spur people to conserve nature through art and has done so for 20 years. Exhibits include photography and oil painting. The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art displays the village's history and culture through arts and crafts.
Lincourt Vineyards is home to expansive gardens and picnic areas where relaxing afternoons are well spent. Visitors to Rusack Vineyards enjoy wine tasting on a redwood deck that shaded by towering oaks. Sevtap Winery urges guests to “Drink Good Wine” in their lively tasting room while taking in a movie or enjoying a live band.
Whether you're planning a quiet couples getaway or just need to unplug the family, there's no shortage of lodging options in Solvang, California.
Below are reviews of the city of Solvang, CA from an actual visitor's perspective.
We lived here for twenty five years some years ago and love the people and the quaint nature of the town.
It's very nice, different than other cities.
Solvang is beautiful!
I love being in Solvang, have been there many times. Enjoy the Danish pastries.
Very good food at Leonardo's and Leo's Cafe for breakfast.
A very nice hotel.
Just an incredible beautiful place to be!
The architecture. The many shops. Our dog was welcomed everywhere including some shops putting water outside the shop for pets. Excellent restaurants. The city was very animal friendly. It provided socializing with people who enjoyed our dog. We enjoyed sitting at a table to read at the small Square of Cecco and the Dolce Cafe. We loved Paula's Pancake House. Great breakfasts.
City is nice and clean!
Nice place.
Everything is close and very walkable!
Great places to eat!
We loved the restaurant (Solvang restaurant) and the open faced sandwich plate. We also enjoyed strolling through the gardens and grounds of the mission.
Loved the open face sandwiches at Solving Restaurant and the Abel Schievor's! The people there were very friendly also. We very much enjoyed strolling through the grounds of the mission.
Charming design, friendly shopkeepers, delicious bakeries, trolley tour to acquaint you with history of town. Only settled in 1911!
The room was clean and quiet the quaintness of the village. Nice shops, friendly people, dog friendly, Olsen's bakery, Christmas store, Mission, Pet store, Brewery, and Brekkies for breakfast.
The weather, boutique shops and the location!
Very clean, good breakfast, friendly people. The ambiance and friendliness of the shop and restaurant people
I loved Designs in Gold and Mystic Merchant.
Scenery, shops and bakeries!
The area is beautiful!
Solvang is simply a charming and welcoming town. Great restaurants, unique shops and a wonderful homey vibe. Just love it!
Solvang is simply a charming and welcoming town. Great restaurants, unique shops and a wonderful homey vibe. Just love it!
A nice variety of restraints and shops. Good good and pastries.
The town is quaint, and everything is within walking distance. Shop owners are friendly, and the local food offers traditional Danish food but also an array of other eateries for those interested in other kinds of food (American, Italian, Mexican etc.). Although I didn't venture in any wine tours, they are abundant in the valley and something to save for next time. Large room, clean and comfortable.
The town is quaint and everything is within walking distance. Shop owners are friendly and the local food offers traditional Danish food but also an array of other eateries for those interested in other kinds of food (American, Italian, Mexican etc). Although I didn't venture in any wine tours, they are abundant in the valley and something to save for next time.
Museums. Restaurants. Bakeries.
Food, food, food and also great shopping. Bought shoes, souvenir and clothing.
The baked goods, the chocolate shop and the restaurant right next to hotel was excellent.
Quaint town that makes you feel like you're very far from home.
Walkable, cute shops, nice people, good food.
We love Solvang, this is my third visit, my daughter's second. It felt like we were in Europe!
Solvang is beautiful, the mountain range is majestic, and the locals are friendly at least during Danish Days. No shortage of pastry shops.
Love it!
Great city!
Loved the fun shops!
The scenery!
Awesome brewery and coffee shops.
Though Solvang itself is quite touristy, it did have a nice beer garden, and there were some fantastic restaurants such as the Mad & Vin, which we recommend fully. The rooms were quite reasonable, and you are centrally located to many other attractions and places to visit.
Fun, touristy, good food at Tuscana Pizzeria!
First time to visit Solvang. I was born in Denmark so Solvang brought back many memories from open-faced sandwiches to bakery treats. Nice weekend trip.
The food at Coast Range was unforgettable!
Solvang is a fun escape, lots of small specialty businesses, good food and bakeries. Nice parks, good location to explore more of the coast or inland locations. We would go back for a longer stay.
It's uniqueness; a lovely visit.
Being of 2nd & 3rd generation Danish-American descent we were really looking forward to seeing what Solvang had to offer. We had a great time experiencing museums, shops, and food. We also enjoyed traveling through the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. If I could afford to live anywhere in California, it would be Santa Ynez Valley.
Love Solvang summertime and winter! Very quaint cultural escape.
The opportunity to try Danish foods was amazing. The small hometown shops were great too.
Quaint and cozy little town to visit
Lots of food options and the PCPA Theatre was awesome!
It was so beautiful, plenty of different kinds of shops, biking available, great restaurants, easy to navigate. I loved the Danish charm. I truly hope to go back and take my family one day.
I loved the Mission, and the charming streets full of shops and restaurants. Solvang is very clean and felt safe.
Overall this hotel stay is good for our group, but we have a question about the "house keeping"? They don't do it every day? And, if they can improve not taking breakfast outdoor will be better. We enjoy the stay.
Awesome location, lots of outdoor activities to take advantage of.
Solvang is adorable. You have to get treats at the bakeries to fully experience the area.
It's Danish ambience and hospitality was close to leaving the country without a passport. I love the opportunity to taste the wonderful wines and craft beers/ales from the surrounding purveyors. All the food, pastries and candy make it such a unique experience. You'll be gastronomically satisfied from breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert.