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Nestled comfortably in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, is the little Danish City of Solvang. For a little taste of old fashioned Denmark in the middle of California, Solvang is an enchanted place to visit.
In 2011, the little city will celebrate its Centennial. It was Founded originally on 11,000 acres from a Mexican land grant to several Danish educators, who came to the area while escaping harsh Midwestern winters. Solvang is Danish for "sunny field."
If pastries are your delight, you will find the town bakeries very special. Solvang hosts several great restaurants, cafes, shops and activities, in Danish style buildings, to provide a feeling of having traveled across waters to visit this enchanted place.
Around the little city, you can find statues of Hans Christian Andersen and the famous Little Mermaid. Located near Solvang is the California Mission Santa Ines.
Driving Directions from San Francisco - Driving South on Highway 101 to Highway 246 (at Buellton). Turn left east ) and travel 3 miles to Solvang.
Driving Directions from Los Angeles - Driving North on Highway 101 to Highway 246 (at Buellton). Turn right (east) and travel 3 miles to Solvang.
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