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.
Hans Christian Andersen Park
- Atterdag Rd.
- Solvang, CA 93463
A pleasant retreat with picnic areas, public tennis, a children's play ground and the rad Skatepark.
Solvang Park
- Corner of Mission Drive and First Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
Picnics are popular in Solvang Park. This is the center of the action for Danish Days, in September, Winterfest, in December, and Free Friday Night Movies in the summer. more information
Sunny Fields Park
- Alamo Pintado Rd.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-7529
Kids love the playground. For schedule of events, call 805-688-PLAY.
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
- Cachuma Lake County Park, HC 59, Highway 154
- Santa Barbara, CA 93102
- phone: (805) 686-5055
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers year-round RV hook-ups, tent and yurt camping, group camping, private cabins, guided lake cruises & nature walks, picnicking, boating, fishing, boat rentals, more information
