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WEEKEND GETAWAY - CALIFORNIA
Solvang
In case you have never heard of Solvang, it is this kooky little town just north of Santa Barbara, in the Santa Ynez valley.
Why is it kooky? It looks just like Denmark1, that's why. Think of yourself driving merrily along Highway 101 in Southern California, with Spanish this and Spanish that, and all of a sudden you find yourself right smack dab in the middle of Denmark. Kooky, I say!
But quaint too, and worth a trip if you have never been, and are in the area. This is a great place for kids, too, as long as they can accept the word "No" because Solvang is chalk full of candy stores, bakeries and toy stores. I can tell you from personal experience from my own childhood trips to Solvang, you want it ALL. Even as an adult, I came out of one of the Danish bakeries with enough pastry for 6 people, although we were just two.
Remember:
Northern European = Great Desserts. (Really, Really GREAT!)
Directions to Solvang
- Location: 2 -3 Hour Drive North from Los Angeles.
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Solvang on Google Maps
Where to Stay
Danish Style House in Solvang, California
