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101 Things To Do
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  1. Have a delicious dinner at one of our many fine restaurants.

     

  2. Play bingo, cards, or slots at the Chumash Casino.

     

     

  3. Try an ableskiver, a very Danish tradition!

     

     

  4. Try a bowl of world famous pea soup.

     

     

  5. Spend the day pampering yourself at a local spa.

     

     

  6. Golf at the challenging La Purisima Golf Course.

     

     

  7. Golf at the Alisal River Course, then do lunch with friends.

     

     

  8. Golf at Zaca Creek 9-Hole Golf Course

     

     

  9. Golf and lunch at the Rancho San Marcos Golf Course.

     

     

  10. Play an invigorating game of tennis.

     

     

  11. Join the festivities of Danish Days in Solvang in September.

     

     

  12. Attend an equestrian event.

     

     

  13. Pick some tasty apples in the orchards of the valley.

     

     

  14. Have a Buellton-style BBQ at one of our parks.

     

     

  15. Workout at a local gym.

     

     

  16. Explore the Santa Ynez River.

     

     

  17. View rare & endangered bird species in the valley.

     

     

  18. Attend the County Fair in July.

     

     

  19. Hike to Gaviota Hot Springs.

     

     

  20. Go deep-sea fishing.

     

     

  21. Visit the flower fields of Lompoc.

     

     

  22. Climb to the falls at Nojoqui Park.

     

     

  23. Take a tour of the historical missions.

     

     

  24. Visit the historical town of Ballard.

     

     

  25. Take a tour of the Santa Ynez Valley Wineries.

     

     

  26. Indulge yourself in the local Danish bakeries.

     

     

  27. Tour Monty Roberts "Flag is Up Farms."

     

     

  28. Have a relaxing massage.

     

     

  29. Watch the sun rise or set.

     

     

  30. Visit a horse ranch.

     

     

  31. Rent a bike and tour Solvang.

     

     

  32. Visit old Santa Ynez.

     

     

  33. Attend a Cowboy Poetry reading in August.

 

34. Shop in the Danish Capital of America.

     

35. Take a scenic drive to Jalama Beach for lunch.

36. Visit the Buellton Historical Society.

     

     

37. Go fishing at Lake Cachuma.

     

     

38. Go mountain biking.

     

     

39. Practice your photography and shoot the magnificent mountains.

     

     

40. Visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum.

     

     

41. Watch a movie at Parks Plaza Theater.

     

     

42. Go for a trail ride at Rancho Oso Guest Ranch.

     

     

43. Enjoy the wonderful Farmer’s Market on Wednesday in Solvang.

     

     

44. Tour the Botanical Gardents in Santa Barbara.

     

     

45. Stroll down Stearns Wharf.

     

     

46. Ride the beach bike trails from Goleta to Santa Barbara.

     

     

47. Visit the Lompoc Flower Festival in June.

     

     

48. Shop for antiques in Los Alamos.

     

     

49. Visit the Firestone Walker Brewery.

     

     

50. Take the Sideways Movie Film Tour.

     

     

51. Have a picnic on Figueroa Mountain Road.

     

     

52. See the wildflowers by driving around the valley.

     

     

53. Take a sightseeing drive down Paradise Road.

     

     

54. Take a hike and a dip at Red Rock.

     

     

55. Sketch the mountain scenery.

     

     

56. Visit the Carriage Museum in Santa Ynez.

     

     

57. Visit the Danish Heritage Museum in Solvang.

     

     

58. Enjoy a good book and snack at the Book Loft in Solvang.

     

     

59. Get western in one of the local western wear shops.

     

     

60. Visit Vandenberg Air Force Base.

     

     

61. Go for a glider ride.

 

     

     

62. Visit the many Los Olivos Art Galleries.

     

     

63. Take a whale watching excursion.

     

     

64. Attend the Vaquero show in the autumn.

     

     

65. Drive up to Cold Springs Tavern on Highway 154.

66. Visit and tour a lavendar farm.

     

67. Explore the garden grounds of the Windmill Nursery.

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68. Take a trip to the Channel Islands National Park.

     

69. Visit the Peppertree Art Show in May & November.

     

     

70. Tour and sample olive oil at an olive farm.

     

     

71. Go scuba diving off one of the nearby beaches.

     

     

72. Experience Winterfest in Solvang, November & December.

 

 

73. Visit Hans Christian Andersen Park.

 

 

74. Visit one of the local feed and agriculture stores.

 

 

75. Attend a country western event at the Maverick Saloon.

 

 

76. Attend one of the many winery concerts.

 

 

77. Take a horse drawn carriage ride though Solvang.

 

 

78. Take a Jeep tour.

 

 

79. Visit the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens.

 

 

80. Tour the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse.

 

 

81. Take a gourmet cooking class.

 

 

82. Go kayaking off one of the nearby beaches.

 

 

83. See an Old Tyme Melodrama in Oceano.

 

 

84. Enjoy a cup of coffee in one of our cozy coffee houses.

 

 

85. See a play at the Solvang Theaterfest.

 

 

86. Visit the miniature horse farm on Alamo Pintado Road.

 

 

87. Visit a llama ranch.

 

 

88. Visit Ostrich Land in Buellton.

 

 

89. Relax at Buellton’s River Park or Oak Park.

 

 

90. Visit the Cachuma Lake Nature Center.

 

 

91. See Davey Crockett at his Fess Parker Winery.

 

 

92. Browse through Andersen’s Gift Shop.

 

 

93. See a concert or show at the Chumash Casino.

 

 

94. Visit the Santa Ynez Airport.

 

 

95. Tour the Santa Ynez Historical Museum, rich in history.

 

 

96. Visit the Vintage Motorcycle Museum.

 

 

97. Take an Eagle Cruise boat ride at Cachuma Lake.

 

 

98. Attend the big 4th of July Extravaganza.

 

 

99. Stroll the historic Avenue of the Flags.

 

 

100. Go ocean pier fishing at the Gaviota State Beach.

 

101. Sleep late and have a wonderful stay in Buellton!

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