Ballard Travel Guide

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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
2436 Baseline Avenue, Solvang, CA
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (375 reviews)
"Very nice staff"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
The price is 15.778.858 ₫ per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
15.778.858 ₫
19.528.510 ₫ total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"It was beautiful"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

3 out of 5
1564 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,219 reviews)
"I was here for a work-related three-night stay. Very convenient, ample parking, friendly staff, great breakfast. I missed the free wine hour on Sunday—nice spaces to hang out in. Gym had great equipment, ones that actually worked! I'd stay again!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Wine Valley Inn
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Goleta Getaway by Avantstay Private Backyard, 1.5mi to the Beach!

Goleta Getaway by Avantstay Private Backyard, 1.5mi to the Beach!

3 out of 5
99 Manchester Place, Goleta, CA
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Goleta. Enjoy free parking and patios. Popular attractions Goleta Butterfly Grove and Sandpiper Golf Club are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"The property is nice and clean, but the air conditioning didn’t work and it was very hot inside, overall had a nice stay."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Goleta Getaway by Avantstay Private Backyard, 1.5mi to the Beach!
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Popular places to visit

Old Mission Santa Ines

Old Mission Santa Ines

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Solvang with a stop at Old Mission Santa Ines. Visit the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Old Mission Santa Ines
Solvang Brewing Company

Solvang Brewing Company

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Solvang Brewing Company during your travels to Solvang. Visit the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Solvang Brewing Company
Hans Christian Andersen Park

Hans Christian Andersen Park

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Hans Christian Andersen Park, a lovely green space in Solvang. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Hans Christian Andersen Park

OstrichLand USA

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to OstrichLand USA during your stay in Solvang. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area.

OstrichLand USA

Solvang Festival Theater

You can enjoy a show at Solvang Festival Theater on your trip to Solvang. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area.

Solvang Festival Theater

River Course at the Alisal

Enjoy a round of golf in Solvang at River Course at the Alisal. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area.

River Course at the Alisal

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