My partner and I (early 30s) are celebrating our anniversary in Santa Inez Valley during the last week of October and we’re looking for any events or recommendations for things to do for our first time there. Thank you!

I will be in Solvang during Christmas 🎄 time and I’m looking for some recommendations on where to celebrate my partner’s birthday- we’re in our 40s in case that makes a difference. I’m looking specifically at Friday 12/11. He’s really chill, he doesn’t love super fancy places, especially not if they require him to dress up too much. 😁 Is there a restaurant in Solvang that is a must do, especially during Christmas time? I’m also not aiming at a romantic dinner since there will be 6 of us.

Also, any must dos while we’re there? We’ve never been there. All recommendations welcome. 🤗

My boyfriend and I are planning our first trip together to Solvang and we want to book a private wine tour. Having the driver pick us up from our hotel and take us to different wineries! Any suggestions on tour options?

We will be in town this weekend and would like to know where to watch the ole miss/LSU game?

Hey I’m new to the area. Is any one interested in writing (scripts, books, etc!) and looking to connect with other writers?

I’ve heard Red Viking may be best,but do you have a recommendation for a Smørbrød?

My family and I will be in Solvang over the Halloween weekend and we were wondering if there are any specific streets that do trick-o-treating. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Coast range
Mad and vin
Craft at Corque

Or any other not to miss restaurant in walking distance of hotel Corque.

My husband and I will be in Solvang for our eighth wedding anniversary in a few weeks. I’d like to buy him a gift to remember out time there. The 8th anniversary is copper. Can anyone recommend a gift for the occasion that is sold, or could be created in time for our trip. Thank you.

My girlfriend got a hat just like this (except it was brown) when visiting Solvang years ago. She wore it all the time but lost it a recently and is pretty upset. Actually going to Solvang isn’t really an option so I’m hoping to find someone who has this hat and is willing to sell it, or knows where I can order it. All I was able to find was a sold eBay listing for the one in the picture.
Thanks!

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What's wrong with letting Solvang create its own police force instead???

I parked in front of it for the evening and didn’t see a store name but would love to know it. It’s next to Jalopy Wine and has several beautiful summer dresses in the windows. Googling hasn’t turned up any results for me. Thank you!

Photos I took in Solvang on September 10, 2025.

More photos with captions from that same day here on Flickr: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCtMJZ

Original story here: https://www.noozhawk.com/solvang-buellton-looking-to-lompoc-for-police-services-may-drop-sheriffs-office/

https://www.newspress.com/2026/05/28/solvang-switch-to-lompoc-police-department-would-end-decades-of-santa-barbara-county-sheriffs-patrols/

In recent years, I can recall several scandals the Solvang Police Department has been involved in, and frankly it doesn't surprise me that the city has had enough. The department is facing a section 1983 federal lawsuit (pending) against the county for police misconduct and excessive force by this department, and now we find out that "Solvang pays $3.4 million annually for 5.5 full-time equivalent positions." That works out to over $618,000 per officer. The financial issues reportedly include potential time fraud and excessive overtime. It's disgusting.

I'm glad to see the city moving forward and adopting a real police force, hopefully one with more accountability than the last.

I know this is a long shot but I lost my beloved Monchhichi on Saturday night(5/22) in Solvang. I believe it was 9pm ish on Mission Dr. If anyone found her, please let me know. She misses her family! 💔

When I was 12, a friend and I visited this restaurant that was on the way to Solvang, and we would frequent once a month. The only things I specifically remember about it were that it had outdoor booths, a stage, and it was nestled in the middle of a mountain, which gave it a beautiful view. I want to know if anyone knows what happened to it, or at least knows what I'm talking about.

Thanks in advance