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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.
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 (24) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (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 PeakMountain in United States of America12 km
- Mission Santa InésMission of Alta California985 m
- Solvang Vintage Motorcycle MuseumMuseum in Solvang, California1.1 km
- Artiste Winery & Tasting StudioWinery7.8 km
- Beckmen VineyardsWinery6.0 km
- Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estates Tasting RoomWinery7.8 km
- Brave & Maiden EstateWinery4.1 km
- Buttonwood Farm Winery & VineyardWinery3.4 km
- Carivintas WineryWinery736 m
- Draughtsmen AleworksBrewery596 m
- Figueroa Mountain BreweryBrewery5.5 km
- Figueroa Mountain Brewery CompanyBrewery7.7 km
- Kaena at The RanchWinery2.3 km
- Ken Brown WinesWinery5.1 km
- Lucas & Lewellen VineyardsWinery698 m
- Pence Vineyards & WineryWinery9.9 km
- Petros WineryWinery8.9 km
- Refugio Ranch Vineyards - Los Olivos Tasting RoomWinery7.9 km
- Roblar Winery and VineyardsWinery7.0 km
- Rusack VineyardsWinery4.1 km
- SAARLOOS AND SONSWinery7.8 km
- Samsara WineBrewery7.7 km
- Sevtap WineryWinery633 m
- Summerland Wine BrandsWinery5.5 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Sunstone Vineyards & Winery, The Sanger Family of Wines, 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.
- JanPossible9:55
- FebPossible10:45
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunBest time14:18
- JulBest time14:06
- AugBest time13:18
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovPossible10:09
- DecPossible9:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Solvang?
The best known: Gaviota Peak, Mission Santa Inés, 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 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.
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