I've been to Solvang a couple of times already, but never done the escape room. Decided this time…read morearound I will do it! I booked the experience online and it was fast and simple! I booked The Mischievous Nisse escape room and I loved every single second of it. It's a Christmas themed room, we were told that it was the beginner room (level easy) but it was far from easy. We were also told that this room had the most clues and tasks to do. We completed the room with 2 seconds to spare! LOVED, AMAZING, FUN!!!! Will definitely go back to try the harder rooms

Phantom of the Big Top is probably the best escape room I have done so far! All the puzzles were…read morechallenging without being frustrating or annoying. The room was well-maintained and highly enjoyable to explore. The games master was very friendly and personable, and seemed to genuinely enjoy working there. Oh, and it's dog-friendly! Our poor confused pup kept touching the exit door like "...Are you guys ok? This is clearly the way out! Stop walking in circles!!" We will definitely return!

The Goleta Valley Community Center is a great local venue for local concerts and other…read moreperformances. The center also has pickleball courts that are available to the community. These are few of the many activities and resources available which include opportunities for kids to seniors to partake in.

My senior band members and I have been volunteering /performing at the Senior Center for more than…read moreten years now. We feel so welcomed and so at home at this place. We enjoy singing oldies but goodies music to the delight of our senior friends. I'm personally grateful that we have this place available to fellowship with seniors. ( Thursdays from ten am to one pm). I am giving a commendation to Charles who manage the center and to Claudia who is the Activities Manager ( she is efficient and amiable). Now that the global pandemic is over, I call on fun loving and healthy seniors to come to GVCC senior center (after it's renovated) and have fun with us.

The Santa Ynez Chumash Musem offers a stunning opportunity to learn about the culture and history…read moreof the Chumash people, who have lived in the area for well over 10,000 years (millenia before the European invasion.) The building itself honors the shape of the traditional Chumash house (called 'ap) and is beautifully decorated with artwork reflecting Chumash rock art. Displays are lovely, interactive, and encourage learning about the history and practices of the people such as basketweaving, fishing and hunting, spiritual beliefs, and social structure. The grounds are planted with native plants, including the Juncus used in creating the world-famous Chumash baskets. A stream runs through it and makes for a lovely, restful environment. The gift shop features jewelry, crafts and art work created by members of the Chumash Tribe, as well as other Native American tribes. There's also a nice selection of books on related topics. Admission prices can be found on their website; parking is free in their parking lot. Highly recommended.

I remember when they starting with the construction of this place. Wasn't quite sure in what it was…read moregoing to be but sort of excited to find out. Fast forward to now, it a museum. I've heard about it after it opened but never had the chance to visit. Until this trip. There's a parking lot right before you enter which is gated. Entrance fee to the museum was 15.00 per person. Before you get to the main entrance, there's their gift shop. Once you enter, the main lobby has its setup to look like you're inside one of the hut. Once you go inside to the exhibition room, it's quite interesting. The people of the Chumash community, their lives and upbringing. The main room isn't overly big but what they have on display was interesting. The amazing costumes, their artworks. Just seeing how they lived back then was beautiful. The stories of their lives, and how afterlife was a big part was beautiful. Besides the amazing artistry of their costumes, just seeing how they used everything nature has to offer. Bird feathers, fur and so on. Then you have all the amazing baskets that were hand made. Beautifully crafted by skilled artist. There was also an exhibit where you're sitting inside the hut which you are then taught some traditional words of animals. Just walking through and checking each things out was pretty interesting. Knowing that they lived where you were standing many years ago. Learning about the people who made this place home was beautiful. The amazing stories of how they lived. I was very intrigued with the basket making. Imagine something you see from trees and plants can be transformed into something beautiful. Outside in the back area, they have a hut that would be similar to the original. There's also an amphitheater. The beautiful landscape with all the lush plants and water. It was an interesting experience which you do learn a lot about the Chumash people.

Such a fun annual event! Nestled right in the heart of Buellton once a year on Avenue of the Flags…read more Easy to walk to from most anywhere in town. They block off a lot of the road, so there's a fair amount of space to maneuver. They've got drinks, rides, and tons of food vendors! It's a multi-day event. Great opportunity to gather with friends/family and enjoy the local community!

A quite a few months back we attempted to come to the lodge and believed they had closed. Met an…read moreofficer at a local Eagles Aerie and found they are actually open, so we ventured back and to our surprise, they are an open active lodge! If you're a Moose member, stop by for sure and enjoy!!! They just happen to have random hours, so maybe call prior if you're not local. But a beautiful lodge.

This is such a great idea !! Our host Casey was nothing short of AMAZING ! He was fun, comedic,…read morespontaneous, informative, and unscripted !! My wife and I really learned so much regarding Solvang's history! We may never look at this town the same way again. There are many architectural nuances from many years ago which really accentuates this Danish town's immense charm ! It is worth every minute ... never boring ! Thank you Casey and Meg ! You guys are truly AWESOME ! Cheers !

My girlfriends and I took the wine and true crime tour with John and it was so much fun! It's…read morealways A little awkward with a group of strangers who don't know each other, but John is so charismatic and friendly and funny and he made efforts to bring us all together. By the end of the night I did feel like we were all friends! John was so informative and entertaining. I wish our visit was longer so we could have done the ghost tour with him as well. We will definitely do that next time! The wines were fantastic but honestly my favorite stop might have been the tiki bar! And I loved ending the night with champagne and karaoke!! An absolute blast!

Excellent dance studio in the Santa Ynez valley. Lovely…read moreowner, with sweet and talented, patient and caring teachers. A real gem in our area.

The best Toastmaster's club you could probably ever join. What a welcoming group of folks to help…read morehone in on your leadership and public speaking skills. This group of folks quickly became like family and attending my weekly Toastmasters meeting is truly a highlight of my week. Not to mention the delicious cookies offered at each meeting. What a great way to spend an hour and a half a week!