Danish Honeymoon In Southern California

Solvang, meaning "sunny field" was founded inballs), medisterpolse (sausages), and rodkaal (red
1911 by a small group of Danish refugees. It iscabbage) are served in many restaurants. And
located in the Santa Ynez Valley, about 45 milesfrom the bakeries, try aebleskiver, a powdered
northwest of Santa Barbara and in the heart ofsugar-dusted and jam filled Danish pancake ball.
wine country. The charming town has traditionalSolvang's Festival Theater presents tragedies,
Danish architecture with windmills, gas lamps andcomedies and well-known musicals in an outdoor
cobblestone walks.amphitheater under the stars. The theater
There are genuine Dutch bakeries and over 300seasons runs from June through October. "Bed
shops that sell Danish goods, arts and crafts.and theater" packages are often sold out, so
The Inn at Petersen Village and the Royalmake your reservations early. Three miles east
Copenhagen Inn offer elegant honeymoonof Solvang is the Chumash Indian Casino. The
packages. Many of these include wine tastingChumash Indian Casino Hotel has 106 spacious
rooms in the Village, as well as golf packages. Ifrooms and 17 luxury suites as well as a spa. The
you stay at Peterson Village, Sunday-Monday, youcasino offers slots, poker, table games and bingo,
can buy 3 nights and receive the 4th night free.24 hours a day and 7 days per week.
For those who bring recreational vehicles, there isWhile on your honeymoon in Solvang, pick up
the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area and Flyingsome collectibles, glass, china and handmade lace
Flags RV Park.imported from Denmark. Take a ride on a 1915
Danish Days is celebrated every year inreplica street trolley pulled by Belgian draft horses.
September with Danish folk dancing, parades andRelax, and enjoy being transported together back
food. Local favorites such as frikadeller (meatto a simpler time and place.