Don't worry about driving and take this tour through Santa Barbara wine country!
See MoreHitching Post 2
This is the big finale and a well-known favorite restaurant in California. Made famous by its major role in "Sideways," Hitching Post 2 offers the best oak-cooked meats you'll find west of Santa Maria. Two musts: 1) get the grilled artichoke appetizer ,and 2) sit at the bar late at night for a couple more glasses of some of HP's finest pinot noirs. The bar scene is something straight out of "Cheers."
See MoreVaquero Bar
In a small town filled with tons of wine, Vaquero offers the best cocktails in town. People come here for the fresh seafood such as their fish crudo, prawns, and muscles. A good appetizer spot.
See MoreSpooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour
There are endless tales of ghosts in this valley, including some scary stories at the cementary of Santa Maria. 👻
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BookStolpman Vineyards - Los Olivos Tasting Room
Whether you're a Raj Parr nautral wine geek or you like classical Rhone varitals, Stolpman has you covered with two tasting rooms side by side. Definitely consider the natural wine side project and their skin contact orange wines and chilled reds.
See MoreRusack Vineyards
This place has some incredible wines and one of the best cheese boards you'll find in the valley. You can hang here for a solid couple of hours.
See MoreIndustrial Eats
The best small plates in the valley. It's probably the best pizza, too. Stop here for lunch.
See MoreOstrichland USA
Feed the ostriches outside town. At only $5, this makes for some cheap thrills especially with kids. It's fun for about 15 minutes and makes for some hilarious photo ops.
See MoreSolvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
Country backroads plus one of these motorcycles would be an incredible combo!
See MoreNojoqui Falls Park
Walk off a big meal with a hike to Nojoqui Falls. It's short and easy! Just watch out for poison oak because it's everywhere here. At the end of the trail, you'll be able to enjoy a super cool waterfall.
See MorePaula's Pancake House
Breakfast! The Danish Sausage, Eggs Benedict, and Danish Pancake Combo are all local favorites. If the line here is too packed head down the street to The Belgian Cafe. It's a little less crowded.
See MoreBelgian Cafe
Try their Belgian waffels at this alternate choice for breakfast.
See MoreSolvang Village Square
Start here! Head to the village square in the morning as to get the best light is best for photos, especially if you plan on shooting all the charming Dutch architecture.
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