3 days in Santa Barbara & Solvang Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Barbara online travel route planner.

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in January, Santa Barbara is little chillier at night with lows of 43°F. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Sun) before leaving for Solvang.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): learn the secrets of beer at 246 Wine & Brew Tours. On the 16th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the history at Old Mission Santa Ines, steep yourself in history at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, and then stop by Wildling Museum of Art and Nature.

For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Solvang trip builder site.

You can drive from Santa Barbara to Solvang in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Santa Barbara in January since evenings lows in Solvang dip to 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can fly back home.