Golf in Solvang

Solvang is a small city in Santa Barbara County in the Santa Ynez Valley, east of Buellton along State Route 246. The city has a Danish-themed commercial district and building style, developed over many decades as a cultural and tourism identity. The Santa Ynez Valley has become one of California's recognized wine regions, and Solvang benefits from the tourism that draws visitors to the valley's wineries and wine country amenities. Numerous wineries operate in the area between Solvang and Los Olivos to the northeast. Solvang has a compact commercial core with shops, bakeries, and restaurants catering to visitors, along with a permanent residential population. The city is accessible from State Route 246 and US Highway 101. The Chumash Casino Resort to the west is a significant employer and visitor destination for the area.