HGTV named three California towns among the nation's most charming downtowns. Pacific Grove, Solvang, and Carmel-by-the-Sea earned praise for unique culture. Architectural heritage, art galleries, and ...

From a zebra-themed bed and breakfast to a permitted treehouse in someone’s backyard, Solvang resident Max Hanberg has booked some pretty wild vacation getaways in his lifetime. He and his wife were ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. August 26, 2025 – Solvang, CA – California’s premier Danish heritage festival ...

Crowds turn out to cheer on the Santa Ynez Valley Pride Parade in downtown Solvang Saturday morning. Credit: Giana Magnoli / Noozhawk photo People waving rainbow flags cheered on the Santa Ynez Valley ...

If you’re eager to mark the holidays this year with a Danish flair but Copenhagen seems a tad too far away, you might find the answer in Solvang, California. An answer that includes gnomes and a troll ...

The storybook village of Solvang, California ( affectionately known as “The Danish Capital of America,” has been nominated once again for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards in the 2026 ...

Vehicles stack up on Mission Drive during the late-afternoon rush, part of the traffic burden facing the Highway 246 corridor through downtown Solvang. Credit: Nick Forselles / Noozhawk photo Solvang ...

Solvang, California, a town with rich Danish heritage located between Los Angeles and San Francisco, transforms into a European-style Christmas wonderland each December. Its annual Julefest ...