Entertainment & Attractions
The aptly named city of Solvang - meaning "sunny fields" in Danish-has so much to offer that it's wise to plan for an extra day or two in the "Danish Capital of America." To appreciate Solvang's Danish heritage, visit Elverhøj Museum of History & Art, which occupies an original Danish-style home of one of the city's founders a few blocks from downtown. The rooms are filled with historic Solvang photographs, artifacts, Danish arts, crafts and period pieces. Friendly docents dressed in authentic Danish costumes create living history. Hans Christian Andersen Museum, honoring the multi-talented Danish father of the modern fairy tale, is filled with copies of Andersen's books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes and collages. His April 2 birthday is celebrated with a party each year.
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
- 1624 Elverhoy Way
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 686-1211
- email: Email Us!
Elverhøj is one of the few museums outside of Denmark devoted to the Danish culture and the Danish-American experience. Mission Statement To collect, preserve and exhibit the history and Danish more information
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
- 1680 Mission Dr.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-2052
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is operated by the Ugly Duckling Foundation, a non profit organization established to foster public understanding and enjoyment of Hans Christian Andersen and his more information
Shelbi Ranch - Hans Christian Andersen Square
- 435 First Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 693-5000
Women's and Men's clothing, purses, fabrics, very low prices.
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
- 320 Alisal Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-9522
- email: Email Us!
Displays a revolving collection of vintage and rare motorcycles, as well as European race bikes, collected by founder Dr. Virgil Elings, noted physicist/inventor/philanthropist. Open weekends by more information
Mendenhall Museum
- 24 Zaca Street
- Buellton, CA 93427
- phone: (805) 689-2402
- email: Email Us!
The Mendenhall Museum is a private collection located in California’s beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. The museum has one of the west coasts largest petroliana collections including gasoline pumps, more information
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society
- 3596 Sagunto St.
- PO Box 181
- Santa Ynez, CA 93460
- phone: (805) 688-7889
- email: Email Us!
Open Wednesday - Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House feature excellent exhibits and artifacts of historical significance to more information
The Wildling Art Museum
- 2928 San Marcos Ave.
- PO Box 907
- Los Olivos, CA 93441
- phone: (805) 688-1082
- email: Email Us!
The Wildling Art Museum is located in the heart of the Santa Barbara wine country. Housed in the historic Keenan-Hartley house behind Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos, the museum offers four exhibitions more information
Beaute Potpourri
- 1693 Mission Dr. Suite D104
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-5221
- email: Email Us!
A full service salon and day spa, plus beauty salon equipment & supplies retail specialist. They also provide goods/services for spas, beauty & day, wedding supplies & service. more information
Bethania Lutheran Church
- 603 Atterdag Road
- Solvang, CA 93436
- phone: (805) 688-4637
- email: Email Us!
Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church, dedicated in 1928, was built in the architectural style of Denmark’s Bishop Grundtvig churches and features a wooden ship hanging from the nave. The public is more information
De-Stress Café
- 435 Second Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 693-8776
- email: Email Us!
Offering Table and Chair Massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy and featuring a full line of Stress Relief Products Including Body & Bath Salts, Lotions, Gels more information
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
- 1624 Elverhoy Way
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 686-1211
- email: Email Us!
Elverhøj is one of the few museums outside of Denmark devoted to the Danish culture and the Danish-American experience. Mission Statement To collect, preserve and exhibit the history and Danish more information
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
- 1680 Mission Dr.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-2052
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is operated by the Ugly Duckling Foundation, a non profit organization established to foster public understanding and enjoyment of Hans Christian Andersen and his more information
Knit Fit
- 473 Atterdag Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-0686
- email: Email Us!
Crafts, Summer camps, clay decoupage, sewing, painting, and jewelry making.
Mad Hatter
- 446 Alisal Road #14
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-7579
- email: Email Us!
Specializing in hats and custom screen printing and embroidery. Brian took over TJ Sports from the previous owner and that part of the business specializes in baseball cards, kites and autographed more information
Nathalie's Doll House
- 1693 Copenhagen Dr.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-6533
- email: Email Us!
Open Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 5:30 PM; Sunday 9AM - 5 PM Nathalie's Doll & Toy Store is 3,000 sq. ft. of specialty retail heaven. Our most unusual items are: miniature doll houses and furniture, more information
Old Mission Santa Ines
- 1760 Mission Drive
- PO Box 408
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-4815
- email: Email Us!
Old Mission Santa Ines was the nineteenth of the 21 missions built in California from 1769 to 1836 by Spanish Franciscan priests led by Father Junipero Serra. The Mission was founded on September 17, more information
Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA)
- 420 Second Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 922-8313
- email: Email Us!
The Central Coast's Professional Resident Theatre Company and Conservatory World class theatrical productions in the 700-seat open-air Solvang Festival Theater. The year 2007 marks PCPA's 43rd season more information
Shelbi Ranch - Hans Christian Andersen Square
- 435 First Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 693-5000
Women's and Men's clothing, purses, fabrics, very low prices.
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
- 320 Alisal Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-9522
- email: Email Us!
Displays a revolving collection of vintage and rare motorcycles, as well as European race bikes, collected by founder Dr. Virgil Elings, noted physicist/inventor/philanthropist. Open weekends by more information
Veterans Memorial Hall ~ Solvang
- 1745 Mission Drive
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-5575
The Solvang Veteran's Memorial Hall is located in the downtown village square area and is within easy walking distance of all of the village's hotel rooms. With ample parking and on-site kitchen more information
Z Folio GALLERY
- 1685 Copenhagen Dr.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 693-8480
- email: Email Us!
Z Folio Gallery, Solvang's newest upscale destination, specializes in Czech art glass, hand made designer jewelry, and giclee large format nature photography. The gallery features contemporary more information
