
Get a taste of Europe without leaving California. ๐ Solvang, known as โThe Danish Capital of Americaโ, is full of old-world European architecture and iconic windmills that feels right out of a fairytale. With a Danish bakery at every corner, be sure to come hungry. Here are some reccs: ๐: @hotelynezsyv or @thelandsby ๐ฝ๏ธ: @paulaspancakehouse for breakfast. @csgsolvang for sausages and ๐ป and gigantic ๐ฅจ. Dinner and drinks at Mad and Vin at @thelandsby hotel. ๐ธ: @coastrangerestaurant or @highrollertikilounge ๐ Too many bakeries to choose from but some popular ones are @mortensensbakery @birkholmsbakery and @thesolvangbakery ๐ Danish Days is Sept 15-17 which is a fully immersive weekend. Things to do in central California, things to do in Santa ynez valley, things to do in Santa Barbara wine country, things to do in Solvang, spots to check out in solvang, where to eat in solvang, central coast California travel guide, #explorecalifornia #visitcalifornia #solvang #dutchtown #centralcalifornia #centralcoastcalifornia #santaynezvalley
Stays

Hotel Ynez
Hotel
4.4
Relaxed rooms & suites on 2 garden acres featuring an outdoor pool & a picnic area.
Entertainment
The Landsby
Hotel
4.5
Elegant quarters in a European-style hotel offering a restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

Mad & Vin
American restaurant
4.5
Clean, wood-clad venue featuring seasonally inspired farm-to-table eats plus wine & cocktails.
Restaurant

Paula's Pancake House
Restaurant
4.4
Comfy, family-owned spot serving American breakfast favorites, plus Danish pancakes & lunch items.

Coast Range
Restaurant
4.0
Bar

Copenhagen Sausage Garden
Bar
4.5
Chill, outdoor garden with picnic tables offering beers & sausages, including a vegan variety.

High Roller Tiki Lounge
Bar
4.4
Cafe/Dessert

Birkholm's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
4.4
Family-run outfit turning out traditional Danish pastries, coffee & sandwiches in a cheery space.

Solvang Bakery
Bakery
4.5
Enduring bakery offering gingerbread cakes & other pastries & treats in quaint, snug quarters.

Mortensen's Danish Bakery
Bakery
4.3
Quaint, old-timey gift shop & cafe serving coffee & a range of traditional European pastries.