Experience Solvang
City is located in:
California,United States
Airport(s):
Los Angeles International Airport – LAX
*LAX is the closest large airport to Solvang. That being said, it is still a 2:30 drive from the airport to the city.
Language(s) Spoken:
English
Things to Know Before you Go
Currency Used:
USD
Main Methods of Payment:
All major credit cards are accepted.*Solvang has many locally owned and operated businesses so be prepared to have some cash on hand for some of the smaller businesses. Payment Apps like Venmo, CashApp and Square are also accepted.
Sales Tax/ GST:
7.75%
General Climate:
The summers are generally considered comfortable, not too hot in the evenings, the winters can get and wet. You may also experience some rains during the winter months, so pack accordingly.
Getting Around the City:
Public Transportation is available but is not the most connected method. When visiting you should either rent a car or use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. The main street is very walkable and leads right to the town center and you will often see people out and about on foot enjoying the beautiful Dutch inspired scenery and buildings.
Electronic Appliance Support:
110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60 Hz (60 cycles per second) alternating current
Safety:
one of the safest cities to visit. You are able to walk around and really enjoy the dining and live music options. You should always follow general travel safety when visiting any city and use good judgement when out and about late at night
Cultural Norms:
This quaint town is the perfect getaway for a weekend. If you want to go to Europe but cant leave the country, this is a great place to come and see a little slice of Dutch heaven right in California.