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 ...

Solvang is exploring adding a trail along Fredensborg Canyon Road, but residents have concerns about speeding and a possible one-way road plan.

The city of Solvang is revamping its rules for short-term rentals. the city is emphasizing the need for long-term housing to stay ...

A full-house audience watches a Solvang Theaterfest evening performance. (Courtesy photo) Solvang Theaterfest’s 2026 Spring ...

The Solvang City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve the first reading of a proposed overhaul of the city’s short-term rental policies. The ...

There’s no need for a DeLorean to time travel back and play your favorite video games at an actual arcade again — or for the very first time. A new family-friendly entertainment space in Solvang ...

I went to Solvang, a small California town known as the "Danish Capital of America." With traditional architecture and replicas of monuments in Denmark, I felt transported to Europe. Solvang is full ...

SOLVANG, Calif. - The aging and worn out 40-year old modular senior center in Solvang is gone and a new, larger and more versatile building is going up. "This has been an amazing journey, an ...

Jacob is your community news reporter covering the Santa Maria Valley. Amid the many bakeries, restaurants and attractions of downtown Solvang, many tourists don’t realize homelessness is a problem ...

Pancakes are not a food as much as they are an experience or a memory. Easy to make (anyone can do it, right?), difficult to make well (mine always turn out goopy in the middle) and almost impossible ...

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