The Landsby | A Boutique Hotel in Downtown Solvang

Photographed by David Tsay

Situated in the heart of Solvang, a small, cozy town in Santa Ynez Valley, is The Landsby. This 51-room boutique hotel combines Scandinavian elements, inspired by the town’s Danish roots, with clean, contemporary designs to provide its guests with the perfect wine country experience. While Solvang is known for its character and vineyards, the town is also surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of rolling hills, wildflowers, and hiking trails. At The Landsby, guests can easily access all the charming town and Central California Coast have to offer.

Recently named the winner of Trip Advisor’s 2022 Traveler’s Choice Award, The Landsby offers a broad array of amenities and services for its visitors. A stunning bar and signature restaurant, Mad & Vin, serve craft cocktails, locally inspired cuisine, as well an extensive collection of local wines. At Mad & Vin, Chef Beto Huizar takes inspiration from global flavors and integrates them into fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients to make for a delicious and picture-perfect dining experience.

Just from their room, guests can receive “Spoon Service,” a seasonal assortment of ice cream from local McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream or Chef’s selection Charcuterie boards. Accompanying every room is also a Local Winery Guide with complimentary and 2-for-1 tastings at a wide variety of surrounding Santa Barbara wine country vineyards and tasting rooms.

Located just 35 miles from Santa Barbara, Solvang makes for a beautiful small-town getaway with its vast array of wineries, intricate Danish-style architecture, and popular outdoor Solvang Theater Festival in the spring and summer months. The Landsby takes directly from the town’s heritage and character in its Scandinavian lodge aesthetic and bright, welcoming guest rooms.

Leading the design process for The Landsby’s interior and exterior spaces was celebrated Los Angeles-based design firm Studio Collective. Throughout the boutique hotel, guests can find blonde woods, brushed brass fixtures, genuine leather accents, handcrafted furnishings, and impressive artwork commissioned from local artists. Together, each room’s thoughtful design effectively crafts a warm and welcoming ambiance.

On Mission Drive, Solvang’s main road, The Landsby is surrounded by Solvang’s many cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries.In the center of California wine country, an incredible wine-tasting experience is always close by. The tasting room at Stolpman Vineyards is the perfect place to taste the vibrant flavors of California’s Central Coast. Stolpman Vineyards offers Ballard Canyon wines made from limestone soils and cool winds that are carefully crafted by hand to grow Syrah and Roussanne grapes. To make a reservation at Stolpman, visit their website. And don’t forget a reservation at The Landsby which can be booked here.