SOLVANG 2025
A Sideways-inspired journey through Santa Ynez Valley • June 19-22, 2025
19
THURSDAY
Danish Charm & Welcome Dinner
Arrival: 11:21 AM
✈️ Flight AA 2416 from DFW
American Airlines arrival at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
Connected from Houston via Dallas with AA 3002 (dep. 7:53 AM)
Connected from Houston via Dallas with AA 3002 (dep. 7:53 AM)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Confirmation: JJKOKB
✓ Booked
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
🚗 Car Pickup & Drive to Solvang
Dollar rental car pickup, 45-minute scenic drive to Solvang
SBA Airport → Wine Valley Inn
Rental Conf: L22719309A7
✓ Booked
1:30 PM
🏨 Check-in at Wine Valley Inn
Spacious cottage accommodations for family, perfect location for wine country access
1564 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang
Conf: UUKATXWQH
✓ Booked
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🚶♂️ Danish Village Exploration
Walking tour of authentic Danish architecture, windmills, Little Mermaid Fountain, shopping
Mission Drive area, Downtown Solvang
Free
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🏍️ Vintage Motorcycle Museum
Classic bikes and cars for teens, brief stop during village exploration
320 Alisal Road, Solvang
$12 per person
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
🍽️ Welcome Dinner at First & Oak
Fine dining with seasonal, local ingredients - Michelin Plate
409 First Street, Solvang
$75-95 per adult
⚠ Cancelled
$ Prepaid
9:00 PM
🏠 Return to Wine Valley Inn
Relax at the inn while planning tomorrow's wine adventures
20
FRIDAY
Pinot Noir & Sideways Film Locations
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
🥞 Breakfast at Solvang Restaurant
Famous Aebleskiver (Danish pancake balls)
1672 Copenhagen Drive
$15-20 per person
10:00 AM
🍷 Sanford Winery Tour
Featured in "Sideways" - exceptional Pinot Noir, grape juice for teens
5010 Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc
$25 per person
$ Prepaid
First Tasting Scene
10:00 AM
🍷 Kalyra Winery
Sideways Film Location: Jack meets Stephanie scene
Actual tasting bar built by film production, photo recreation opportunities
Actual tasting bar built by film production, photo recreation opportunities
343 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez
$25 per person
Jack Meets Stephanie
11:00 AM
🍷 Fess Parker Winery
Sideways Film Location: Miles drinks from spit bucket
714-acre estate disguised as Frass Canyon, famous spit bucket corner recreation
714-acre estate disguised as Frass Canyon, famous spit bucket corner recreation
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos
$30 per person
Miles' Spit Bucket
1:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch at Industrial Eats
Trendy, locally-sourced, wood-fired cuisine in converted industrial space, family-friendly
181 Industrial Way, Buellton
$20-30 per person
2:00 PM
🍷 Alma Rosa Winery
Originally Sanford Winery wine education scene
Founded by Richard Sanford pioneer, multiple single-vineyard Pinot Noir expressions
Founded by Richard Sanford pioneer, multiple single-vineyard Pinot Noir expressions
1623 Mission Dr, Solvang
$25 per person
Wine Education
2:00 PM
📸 Photo Tour (Teens)
Los Olivos Cafe Merlot meltdown exterior, boutique shopping while adults taste wine
Meet parents at Alma Rosa afterward
Meet parents at Alma Rosa afterward
2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
Free
Merlot Meltdown
6:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner at The Hitching Post II
Iconic Film Location: Maya's workplace, ostrich recommendations
Santa Maria-style BBQ, family atmosphere
Santa Maria-style BBQ, family atmosphere
406 E Highway 246, Buellton
$40-60 per person
✓ Booked
Maya's Restaurant
Evening (Optional)
🦓 Ostrichland USA
Jack's nude ostrich encounter, sunset photos if open late
Alternative: relaxing evening at cottage
Alternative: relaxing evening at cottage
610 E Highway 246, Buellton
$7-10 per person
Jack's Ostrich Run
21
SATURDAY
Boutique Wineries & Farm-to-Table
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
🥐 Danish Breakfast Culture
Third-generation authentic Danish pastries, famous Aebleskivers and Kringles, cultural learning
Mortensen's Danish Bakery, 1588 Mission Drive
$15-25 per person
11:30 AM
🍷 Premium Wine Experience - Demetria Estate
Mediterranean-style winery, stunning hilltop views, terroir focus
6701 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos
$35-50 per person
✓ Booked
2:30 PM
🍷 Premium Wine Experience - Stolpman Vineyards
Boutique family winery, limestone cave tastings, exceptional Syrah program, winemaker often present
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ballard
$35-50 per person
✓ Booked
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
🌳 Family Nature Adventure
Easy 0.8-mile hike to 164-foot waterfall, perfect for teens, Instagram-worthy nature break
Nojoqui Falls Park, 5800 Alisal Road
Free
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
🛍️ Town Exploration
Charming boutiques and tasting rooms, teens explore while adults enjoy wine bars
Los Olivos Town Center, Grand Ave
Varies (browsing free!)
8:00 PM
🍝 Fine Dining (Adults Only)
Upscale Italian farm-to-table, exceptional pasta, Wine Spectator recognized, romantic patio setting
S.Y. Kitchen, 1110 Faraday Street, Santa Ynez
$80-120 per person
✓ Booked
8:00 PM
🍕 Teen Evening
Pizza delivery and movie night, spacious cottage setting perfect for teens
Wine Valley Inn & Cottages
$25 per person
22
SUNDAY
Danish Farewell & Coastal Journey
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🧳 Danish Farewell Brunch
Classic American breakfast with Danish flair since 1960s, famous enormous portions, Danish-style pancakes
Paula's Pancake House, 1531 Mission Drive
$15-25 per person
✓ Booked
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🏛️ Final Cultural Immersion
Authentic 1949 Danish farmhouse, final souvenir shopping, Round Tower photos
Elverhoj Museum, 1624 Elverhoy Way
$5-10 per person
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🛍️ Final Shopping
Danish specialties to-go, last-minute souvenirs
Mortensen's Bakery, 1588 Mission Drive
Varies
12:00 PM
📦 Wine Shipping
Ship wine purchases home, arrange before checkout
Wine Country Shipping, Buellton location
Varies
12:00 PM
🚗 Check-out & Departure
Final checkout and departure preparation, 3-hour scenic drive to La Jolla via Highway 101
Wine Valley Inn & Cottages
Included