Hans Christian Andersen Park is a short walk or drive from downtown Solvang, so it is great to enjoy while you are traveling.
Vampirate’s Halloween Show at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure
Yes. Vampires and pirates do belong together! This month, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure has a new vampire show for the Halloween holiday season. It has all the fun and entertaining stunts of their regular show, but there are vampires involved. Vampirate’s is showing seven days a week through the end of the month. As with their […]
Historic Santa Maria Inn
When you walk through the revolving door into the lobby of the historic Santa Maria Inn, it feels as if you are stepping back in time. The hotel was originally built in 1917 and has been added onto and remodeled numerous times over the years, but they have kept the historic theme in tact with […]
Day Trip To The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes are an absolutely beautiful place on the California coast. After driving through the fertile Santa Maria Valley where I passed by vineyards and and a variety of farms where harvest was in progress, the sand dunes are a stunning contrast. The dunes are different than those nearby Pismo Beach, which is a popular recreation […]
The Luffa Farm Tour in Nipomo
Do you know how luffa sponges are grown? Before my visit to The Luffa Farm in Nipomo, I knew that luffa is a gourd, but that was just about the extent of my knowledge. It was fascinating to tour the farm and learn all about the interesting and versatile luffa. Complimentary tours are offered Wednesday […]