Weekend Getaway to Solvang, USA
Solvang is an excellent choice for a California getaway vacation!
It’s an easy drive from Los Angeles and Orange County, but feels as if you’ve you’re really getting away.
The town was founded by a group of Danish settlers seeking to create a new community in the warm California sunshine.
They were happy to embrace their lives as Americans, but also maintained strong ties to their Scandinavian traditions.
Danish culture places great importance on family and hospitality, which is ideal for a town that now thrives as a tourist destination.
I’ve enjoyed trips to Solvang many times over the years and it’s always a good time.
There is something new to discover each time I visit, so I keep coming back.
Photo Gallery: Solvang Weekend Getaway
The Book Loft – Hans Christian Andersen Museum
Solvang Park – Hans Christian Andersen
Elverhoj Museum of History and Art
Museum Courtyard
Danish architecture on Mission Drive
Solvang Trolley
Surrey Cycle Rentals
Windmill
Outdoor Theater
Danish Pastries
Danish Architecture
Hamlet Inn
Downtown
Village Shops
Atterdag Square
Danish Bakery
Fudge!
Solvang Windmill
Walkable Downtown
Good Luck Stork
Wine Tasting
Perfect Day
Danish Village
As always, I had a great time on my Solvang weekend getaway.
Since I stayed at a hotel right in town, I was able to walk to restaurants, wine tasting, shopping, museums and activities.
Can’t wait to go back again!
Solvang USA
🧳 More from Valerie Was Here
Lodging Near Solvang
Solvang Activities
Restaurants, Food & Drink
- Succulent Cafe
- Paula’s Pancake House
- Authentic Danish Bakeries
- The Landsby’s Mad and Vin
- Solvang Restaurant
- Little Mermaid Restaurant
- Wandering Dog Wine Bar
- Solvang Coffee House by Chomp
- Chomp Modern Diner
- Ingeborg’s Danish Chocolate Shop
- Fresco Valley Cafe
- Petros Kafe
- Mustard Seed Restaurant
Solvang Events
Authentic Danish Recipe
Happy travels!