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"Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark, or
the man afraid of the light?"
 Solvang
Visit the quaint village of Solvang and be transported to another
world: a charming hamlet of Scandinavian architecture, windmills,
thatched roofs, and timbered Tudor facades. Established in 1911,
Solvang is known as America’s famous “Little Denmark,” thanks to the
legacy of its large contingent of Danish settlers. Today Solvang,
meaning “Sunny Field,” offers visitors the chance to savor a taste
of the settlers’ heritage. Inhale the aroma of authentic Danish
pastries as you stroll the cobblestone streets and browse art
galleries, museums, and specialty stores.
The Santa Ynez Valley
Driving northward from downtown Santa Barbara, over the coastal
mountain range, you will descend into the beautiful oak-studded
countryside of the Santa Ynez Valley. With its patchwork of
vineyards, sprawling cattle ranches, and quiet country lanes, the
Santa Ynez Valley evokes the feel of a life less hurried. Travel
back in time along the old stagecoach route, sip your way through
world-class wineries, fly fish in the mountain streams, or picnic on
Cachuma Lake. Visitors to the valley will also enjoy the town of
Santa Ynez. Founded in 1880, it is steeped in Western history , as
many of the original buildings still stand.
Lompoc, Santa Maria & Guadalupe
You will find many treasures in the northern reaches of Santa
Barbara County. Along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, amid gently
rolling hills, lies the city of Lompoc -- famous for its thriving
floriculture and murals depicting the city’s rich history. Santa
Maria, is located at the northern-most reaches of the county. This
laid-back town is famed for its legendary tri-tip barbecue,
down-home western feel, and aviation and historical museums. From
Santa Maria, cruise westward to the Nature Conservancy site of
Guadalupe. Here ocean waves and brisk sea gusts have sculpted sand
dunes as high as 500 feet.
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