Things to do in ONE DAY visiting Solvang, California

[@jimmychristensen7112]

I am from Denmark and this video was fun to watch. The buildings look like very old countryside style, from around the mid century. Some of the things they sell in the shops are dutch and german, not danish, and we do not have osterich in Denmark, only in the zoo. But still a fun place, maybe i will check it out one day. They should have smørrebrød too. Nothing is more danish than good smørrebrød.

[@michellemoffett9458]

Yes Jimmy I instantly thought the ostriches were a rather weird thing to have in Solvang lol.

[@jimmychristensen7112]

@@michellemoffett9458 haha..you are absolutely correct 😄 Solvang seem like a interesting place, i would like to see it. But it's not as danish as they make it seem.

[@VLNevada]

I’ve driven through the area many times. The ostrich farm is actually outside the city of Solvang. Closer to the city of Buellton. If you’re in the area, also check out the city of Lo Olivos and the Chumash casino.

[@jimmychristensen7112]

@@VLNevada thanks for the info 🙂👍

[@lilenr3499]

​@@VLNevadawhat's in Los Olivos? Olives?

[@48peon]

I like the production, the pace, and the way you talk thru this guide. Great job. Subscribed.

[@travelingtipps]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

me too

[@michellemoffett9458]

My favorite place in California! Thank you you did a great job on this video. I stayed here two days/nights and it was so wonderful. Did a lot of window shopping smorgasbord's, danishes, took pics. I stayed at the Royal Copenhagen Inn and it was so charming! My favorite place also was the Christmas shop which was right across the way from the hotel I stayed at. I didn't visit the ostriches I didn't know they were there at the time.

[@travelingtipps]

Thanks for watching! It’s a great place to visit year round

[@michellemoffett9458]

@@travelingtipps I wouldn't mind living there! Lol

[@LiLgPnoy15]

I vacationed here in 2016. It was absolutely beautiful.

[@1990758]

I went for Labor Day this year

[@olivianazareno6129]

We were at Solvang last Sunday but only for an hour. We tried the pastries from Mortensen’s Bakery.

[@cal88usa]

Thanks for posting, I will definitely use this video as a guid. Today May 27th 2023 I will be taking my family to Solvang.

[@travelingtipps]

What did you think of your visit?

[@gordonm.9280]

Just a few minutes towards Santa ynez is a lovely Italian restaurant called Leonardo's. Sitting in a strip mall, it's quality atmosphere and menu came as a big shock once we started eating. Great wine and cocktails we've had a few great experiences there so far.

[@darlar.9043]

Haven’t been to Solvang for a while. I think it’s time to go again. Love this place.

[@travelingtipps]

Absolutely!

[@gordonm.9280]

Some noteworthy restaurants there today are: First and Oak - a Michelin guide restaurant as with seasonal menus. Upscale but not snooty, so no need to dress too nice. Mad & Vin - amazing restaurant with reasonable prices, seasonal and casual in the Vinland hotel Peasants Feast - creative farm to table dishes in a super chill atmosphere. Limited indoor dining. Good Seed coffee roasters is also a fantastic coffee shop with lots of traditional and modern creative drinks.

[@travelingtipps]

@@gordonm.9280 thanks for the recommendations! I’ll check those out on my next trip

[@gordonm.9280]

Hope you enjoy! We're up near San Luis Obispo but go every summer for the last few years. God dang those ostriches pull hard on those feeders! 🤣 Great video

[@nicholasdsteil]

Yay! I used to work at Cailloux Cheese Shop. I miss seeing all the tourists come in every day from all over the world. Solvang is definatley it's own experience. A great place to visit. I recommend visiting Los Olivos too next time if you come back to the area.

[@travelingtipps]

Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@mcren6781]

I stayed here a few years back, and while I was there I took a drive to a town that was about 30 minutes away: it was one of the most beautiful sceneries I have ever seen.

[@silasfrisenette9226]

What was it called? 🫣

[@travelingtipps]

There are so many cool small towns on the central coast. Lompoc and Santa Barbara are close by, plus tons of vineyards.

[@Stavoren]

We are actually going there this week. Was going last Saturday but something came up. We go there to walk our dog and eat pastries and drink beer and munch on sausages. On the way back to LA pass by Santa Barbara for a nice dinner date with your partner and dog🥰… just don’t go during summer, it’s hot as hell….

[@goofballz5731]

Awesome video walk through. And great commentary. Just subscribed. Because of this, planning trip here fairly soon thank you

[@travelingtipps]

Thank you! Enjoy your visit!!

[@Solvang_circus]

Thank you for coming to our little village, please come back and enjoy the vineyards and neighboring towns. The best way to do that would be on a bike or a e bike in my opinion.

[@travelingtipps]

That sounds like so much fun!

[@theroadletstravel]

Can't believe I've never been! Headed here soon- thanks for the tips! :)

[@travelingtipps]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching

[@mrjjthor]

Great vid!! Will be stopping by this weekend.

[@travelingtipps]

Thanks for watching. Have a great visit!

[@angelali4686]

Great video! I liked the suggestions as well as you including the prices. Thank you!

[@travelingtipps]

Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful

[@Solvang_circus]

We have some of the best bike rideing in CA as well. And come visit solvang in December and celebrate julefest

[@travelingtipps]

I went back for Julefest this past year and had a great time

[@lorijones9579]

My husband and I spent a too-brief honeymoon weekend in Solvang. We bought a little cuckoo clock that unfortunately was destroyed by a playful young cat after being on our wall for almost 30 years.

[@richierachel123]

I'm going here next week! Great video!! ☺️

[@travelingtipps]

Thanks for watching! Have a great visit

[@susanflakes6968]

Been there and loved it..

[@gozandolavidavlogs8653]

Wow! It Brings back so many memories when went some years ago! Beautiful Danish city😊 oh those danish pastries and chocolate fudge looks so good and amazing💕really enjoyed your video my friend👍👍👍😍

[@travelingtipps]

Thank you for watching!

[@isabelllatimm2540]

Its not Danish, More Dutch, if anything.. Try Google Denmark, please

[@torizavala4822]

Love the video!!

[@travelingtipps]

Thank you!!

[@francespenabella8159]

Great video ❤

[@travelingtipps]

Glad you liked it!!

[@bradyhansgaming3476]

I'm going there in a week! great video!

[@travelingtipps]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy your trip

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

Love Solvang CA !

[@gnova7]

going to solvang soon great vid! if anyone else watching this has any solvang advice let me know

[@hankgs]

FYI- Solvang is much more than the "Downtown/Disneyland type Mainstreet"- There are many vineyards and estate wineries between Solvang and the next town over, Los Olivos...

[@travelingtipps]

Totally agree, I plan to explore more of the area around the Santa Inez Valley this summer!

[@hankgs]

@@travelingtipps FYI, Summer can (does) get hot... The best time is end of Sept-Oct...

[@markoakes8620]

Thank you.

[@Dj1256able]

A note from a local to the area the ostrich farm is actually not in Solvang it's technically right next door to the city of Beulton. In that it's over a mile outside of Solvang and sits adjacent to Beulton.

[@stardustgirl2904]

Oh can you still get Anderson pea soup?

[@babetravelling]

I miss the bakeries there!

[@travelingtipps]

They’re great! Thanks for watching

[@kimyoung3484]

Thank you so much 😍❤️👍

[@travelingtipps]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@kimyoung3484]

​@@travelingtippsI subscribed to your channel.❤❤ Please take care and have a nice weekend.

[@larissa1770]

Thanks for the tips Micheal! I’m going again this weekend and definitely keeping your recommendations in mind. The first time I went, I didn’t do research so didn’t what places or what to try haha.

[@travelingtipps]

Glad to help!

[@jt_norway9129]

We have a road here in my town called Solvang-lia 🤪 its all filled with pensioners row houses :)

[@301482ko]

I'm getting the blue beer mug

[@goodamericanjeansstylist]

Thanks 🌹

[@travelingtipps]

No problem! Thanks for watching

[@sandhyaramasubramanian2375]

Thank you for the resourceful video. Really appreciate it. Are vegan versions of food available?

[@travelingtipps]

Thanks for watching! The availability of vegan options depends on the restaurant/bakery, suggest checking menus online before you go to avoid surprises

[@TheMr39]

Cannot find the Solvang guide you mentioned in the comments section

[@drdewott9154]

I mean as a Dane checking in then yeah, Solvang definitely gets some things right and in others feel more like a mis matched parody of Denmark as well as the Netherlands. Especially with the souvenirs and like the clocks and dresses. Like we had like some dresses for like festivities and traditions but there's like only 1 island where they're still a regular tradition and even then those in the storefront there are again like a parody of such with how over the top it is. But the pastries and snacks do look really good, although the Æbleskiver you tried are only sold and eaten around Christmas back in Denmark. Seriously I have never wondered why the American settlers decided to serve them year round. And I mean you can definitely tell some stuff is represensative of Denmark... but kind of a Denmark that doesn't exist anymore, like one from 130 years ago with like the souvenir dresses and the signage and what not. But the food especially is on point and overall it probably is one of the better places for Danish representation in the US I guess. Especially on the west coast... until an Ole & Steen opens in LA that is lol.

[@travelingtipps]

Thank you for watching!

[@putler965]

Denmark should retaliate by creating an American town in Denmark based on the US 130 years ago.

[@drdewott9154]

@@putler965 We already have several theme parks with wild west towns and gold mining and shootin tootin cowboys in them.

[@specialcookday]

What is name of gift shop store ? It's OK I just found it out, which is The Right Gift. Thank you for showing great place and review.

[@travelingtipps]

I went to The Right Gift, Copenhagen House, Pebble People, Only In Solvang, and Jule Hus. There are so many cute stores to wander through!

[@IAmDenisP]

I am planning to go there? Is the place pet friendly including the restaurants? Thank you @traveling tipps

[@travelingtipps]

I saw plenty of people with their dogs at the restaurants. Each individual restaurant may have its own pet policy for the outdoor seating

[@jeysonsiguenza]

The sheriff woodill is an asshole, he waited for us an hour and a half while we were having breakfast, as soon as we drove away he stopped us

[@goldengirl617]

@@jeysonsiguenza why did he stop you?

[@justjay4412]

How much did you gain in that one day. 7 pounds? 8 pounds? It looked so good.

[@travelingtipps]

Needed to hit the gym hard the next day!

[@eleeveeayees3425]

Child: "Mom, can we go to Denmark?" Mom: "Okay" *Booked a flight to California to go to Solvang.

[@isabelllatimm2540]

I am sorry.. Solvang is as far from beeing dansih, as it can be, it looks more Dutch. Please try and Seach Denmark

[@ItsToanLam]

Do they speak danish in Solvang? it would awsome to order food in danish :-)

[@travelingtipps]

I didn't hear anyone actually speaking Danish

[@ItsToanLam]

@@travelingtippsI would love to visit Solvang sometime in the near future.....btw I think it'll feel more autentic experience if the residents of Solvang could speak danish with the Danes tourists 😀

[@travelingtipps]

@@ItsToanLam agreed!

[@juliusdamsholt1222]

Gift shop seems more dutch/german

[@atticusofhyrule2678]

Imagine being stoned af here thinking you teleported to Denmark 😱

[@anupamchatterjee5215]

Thnk u

[@travelingtipps]

Thanks for watching!

[@marcelmoulin3335]

Solvang has its charming, inviting aspects. There are, however, too many cars! If only they would convert the main street into a pedestrian zone. That would be European!

[@travelingtipps]

Agree that the place does get super crowded on the weekends with lots of cars

[@dumdropdumdrop]

where's the cows?

[@sarahdenise1624]

Im Danish and im confused , why is the architecure on the houses the windmills and clougs arre dutch but the baker , flags and the name solvang danish NETHERLANDS/ Holland are speaking Dutch and iDenmark is two different European countries Do you know you mixed up two different countries ? That is soooo hilarious funny 😂 If you been to Solvang and wanna be a tourist in denmark you will be very disappointed , because Solvang is a cooy of Netherlands/holland and NOT denmark !!!

[@1990758]

That's the United States for you

[@dtsh4451]

It’s a Disney town with lots of shops😂

[@mrmeadowsiscool]

solvang is central california

[@Thialas]

Solvang is more like a caricature of a Danish city. It's the equivalent of another country making a mini american city, and then just building old buildings from the cowboy era and having someone dressed as a cowboy and go "yeeeeeeeehaw" and then thinking "yeah, this is a taste of america, no need to go visit the U.S since i've been here". Hell i'd almost call this city a parody if anything else. I remember how we saw a video of this city in our class and everyone was making fun of it because of how off the mark they are at representing Denmark. The only thing that seems to have withstood the test of time are the bakeries. They seem to sell the same stuff that we have here in ours. But things like the clocks, clothes and the porcelain stuff? Yeah no, you won't find that in a Danish house. Also, æbleskiver is only served around Christmas. It'd be like saying Americans eat pumpkin pie everyday, all year round. But considering the city is a tourist attraction, it makes sense to sell seasonal stuff all the time.

[@travelingtipps]

Thanks for watching!

[@foo6851]

Solvang is know for being a Christmas town so it makes sense kinda and people do eat pumpkin pie All year it’s not only for thanksgiving

[@travelingtipps]

@@foo6851 I just was there experiencing Christmas time in Solvang last weekend! New video coming soon!!

[@Dhhtyu4566]

Solvang is cool but such a tourist trap

[@travelingtipps]

Thank you for watching!

[@francinnelima4026]

True! I live 30 min away from there and it’s boring after one day of staying

[@angelojasmin9242]

Hello from philippines im ah gay🇵🇭

[@isabelllatimm2540]

Danish villages looks nothing like this! The "danish treats, dont look danish. We dont have ostrich in Denmark, eccept in the zoo! The arcitecture is more Dutch, than danish, like the clugs, is Dutch too! Aebleskiver.. æbleskiver is NOT served with sausages and it is only served for Christmas. The dresses in the window looks Austria or German? The Tulips are Dutch too. Olive olie and vinegar, not Danish. And The Spanish mission? What does that have to do with Denmark? As a Dane I feel insulted. At least have the decency to do a bit of research and show a tiny bit of respect for the Danish Culture! And please do not just reply "Thank you! Appreciate you watching". Give some true sincere respons! Thank you

[@travelingtipps]

Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts

[@jeysonsiguenza]

Awesome video, but this town is weird and so are the other neighboring towns

[@travelingtipps]

Thank you for watching!

[@mamun001]

Thank you

[@travelingtipps]

You're welcome!