NEWS

Release at Will: May 22, 2017

For Further Information Contact:                                                                                  

Tracy Farhad, Executive Director, Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau; tracy.farhad@SolvangUSA.com

Laura Kath, Media Relations Director; laura@mariahmarketing.com ; 805-344-1717                              

TEL: 805-688-6144 (Solvang Visitor Center, 1639 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA 93463)

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SOLVANG STORY IDEAS

Expedia Travel Rates Solvang One of the Top-Rated Vacation Destinations in North America

In April 2017, Solvang was named by Expedia Travel as #30 out of 50 cities to vacation in North America and described as “Follow your bliss to Solvang, where cheerful Danish culture and architecture meet California easy attitudes. Surrounded by beautiful vineyards, this historical village will keep a smile on your face.” https://viewfinder.expedia.com/features/top-rated-vacation-destinations-in-north-america/

USA Today Names Solvang One of 10Best Historic Small Towns

In 2016, USA Today named Solvang one of the 10best Historic Small Towns for its authentic culture.

http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-historic-small-town/

Celebrating New Chefs & Restaurants

Within the last year in Solvang, new restaurants such as Aly's, Copenhagen Sausage Garden and First & Oak at The Mirabelle Inn (owned by nearby Coquelicot Estate Vineyards with Chef Steve Snook who just launched a catering food truck this spring) as well as Petros Kafe, Leonardo's Ristorante & Pizzeria and Toscana Pizzeria Tapas Enoteca have opened. The K' Syrah Catering & Events Center helmed by Chef/Owner Demetri Loizides is available for groups for up to 300.The amazing variety of fresh locovore fare continues at more than 35 cafes, family-friendly pancake houses, Scandinavian buffets, sandwich shops, a brew pub and 1950's style diner. View all the savory options at www.SolvangUSA.com

Cheers! World Class Wines & Beers at 20 Tasting Rooms in Downtown Solvang

Solvang is in the center of Santa Barbara County's acclaimed wine region--known especially for outstanding chardonnay, pinot noir and syrah, but also produces superior riesling, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, viognier and many other varietals from 125+ wineries. The majority are boutique operations run by families. In downtown Solvang, tempt your palate at 20 wine tasting rooms and wine bars all within easy walking distance. Savor fruit-flavored vinegar “Shrubs” by Broken Clock Vinegar Works at Wandering Dog Wine Bar. Plus, you can also taste locally crafted beers including Solvang Brewing Company among others. Plus, there's a new “tiki bar” at Sort This Out Cellars and owner/winemaker Michael Cobb just launched his line of specialty “Betty Page” rum. Fun Fact: Most scenes in the 2004 Academy Award-winning wine trip movie Sideways were filmed around Solvang. For a current “tasting map”, visit www.SolvangUSA.com

The Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1986 to promote the City of Solvang, its Northern European culture, cuisine, arts and attractions of the village known as “California's Denmark.”

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Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau, Box 70, Solvang, CA 93464

Visitor Center: 1639 Copenhagen Drive ● Administrative Office: 436-G Alisal Road

TEL: 805-688-6144   FAX: 805-688-8620   TOLL-FREE: 1-800-468-6765   www.SolvangUSA.com