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A little off the topic of backpacking but everyone deserves some romantic getaway.
I haven’t been there myself but reading tish impressions from there I really want to go.
Solvang charms you even before you get into town. It’s located in the Santa Ynez wine valley - rolling green hillsides with a big blue sky overhead. A bit north of Los Angeles, just outside Santa Barbara. The air smells fresh and springlike. Flowers dot the countryside. Exactly what we needed as we had just left (if only temporarily) a long, cold winter in the Midwest.
As we drove into town, we saw a quaint Danish village, complete with Danish architecture and lots of flower boxes overflowing with blooms. We saw at least 4 Danish bakeries/cafes, a number of very nice looking hotels and resorts, and many, many blocks of unique shops and restaurants. Every one of them was designed in authentic Danish style. Solvang is a delightful place to stroll, browse, shop, dine and relax.
A Bit of Solvang History.
The small community was founded in 1911 by Danish-American immigrants that included farmers, carpenters, educators and artisans. Although Solvang has become a popular tourist destination, the community’s Danish-American residents continue to live and share their Danish heritage. This is not a “themed” community designed to be a tourist trap. It’s a genuinely nice, quaint village that happens to cater very well to curious visitors.
If you’ll read the rest of the post you’ll get the answers you need for the practical questions as well.
