# Things to see in Solvang (United States): 27 places and when to go

> Solvang is a town in United States, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (24), Museums and art (2), Nature (1). The best known are Gaviota Peak, Mission Santa Inés and Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/solvang/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 34.6009, -120.1438
- **Places:** 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (24) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (2) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (1) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montana/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 176 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Gaviota Peak, at 747 m.

## What to see in Solvang

The places in and around Solvang, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Gaviota Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gaviota-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 12 km
- [Mission Santa Inés](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mision-de-santa-ines/): Mission of Alta California · 985 m
- [Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/solvang-vintage-motorcycle-museum/): Museum in Solvang, California · 1.1 km
- [Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/artiste-winery-tasting-studio/): Winery · 7.8 km
- [Beckmen Vineyards](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/beckmen-vineyards/): Winery · 6.0 km
- [Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estates Tasting Room](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bien-nacido-solomon-hills-estates-tasting-room/): Winery · 7.8 km
- [Brave & Maiden Estate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brave-maiden-estate/): Winery · 4.1 km
- [Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/buttonwood-farm-winery-vineyard/): Winery · 3.4 km
- [Carivintas Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/carivintas-winery/): Winery · 736 m
- [Draughtsmen Aleworks](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/draughtsmen-aleworks/): Brewery · 596 m
- [Figueroa Mountain Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/figueroa-mountain-brewery/): Brewery · 5.5 km
- [Figueroa Mountain Brewery Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/figueroa-mountain-brewery-company/): Brewery · 7.7 km
- [Kaena at The Ranch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kaena-at-the-ranch/): Winery · 2.3 km
- [Ken Brown Wines](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ken-brown-wines/): Winery · 5.1 km
- [Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lucas-lewellen-vineyards/): Winery · 698 m
- [Pence Vineyards & Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pence-vineyards-winery/): Winery · 9.9 km
- [Petros Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/petros-winery/): Winery · 8.9 km
- [Refugio Ranch Vineyards - Los Olivos Tasting Room](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/refugio-ranch-vineyards-los-olivos-tasting-room/): Winery · 7.9 km
- [Roblar Winery and Vineyards](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/roblar-winery-and-vineyards/): Winery · 7.0 km
- [Rusack Vineyards](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rusack-vineyards/): Winery · 4.1 km
- [SAARLOOS AND SONS](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saarloos-and-sons/): Winery · 7.8 km
- [Samsara Wine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/samsara-wine/): Brewery · 7.7 km
- [Sevtap Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sevtap-winery/): Winery · 633 m
- [Summerland Wine Brands](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/summerland-wine-brands/): Winery · 5.5 km

And the other 3, by what you come to do:

- **Food and drink**: [Sunstone Vineyards & Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sunstone-vineyards-winery/), [The Sanger Family of Wines](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-sanger-family-of-wines/), [Zaca Mesa Winery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/zaca-mesa-winery/)

## When to go to Solvang

The best time to visit Solvang is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 55 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 45 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 53 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 49 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 18 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 06 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 18 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 06 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 09 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 42 |

In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Solvang

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 176 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.6009%2C-120.1438)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.6009%2C-120.1438)

## Other towns nearby

- [Lompoc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lompoc/): 7 places · 24 km
- [Santa Barbara, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/santa-barbara/): 43 places · 43 km
- [Santa Maria, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/santa-maria/): 11 places · 46 km
- [Ventura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ventura/): 9 places · 89 km
- [San Luis Obispo, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-luis-obispo/): 54 places · 89 km
- [Camarillo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/camarillo/): 17 places · 110 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Solvang?

The best known: [Gaviota Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gaviota-peak/), [Mission Santa Inés](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mision-de-santa-ines/), [Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/solvang-vintage-motorcycle-museum/). In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Solvang?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42.

### How do you get to Solvang?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 176 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=34.6009%2C-120.1438) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Solvang as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).