Free & Cheap Things to Do in Solvang, CA

  • The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Solvang, California, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Farms & Ranches and Family Fun Center.
  • From Nojoqui Falls Park to Hans Christian Anderson Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Solvang and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos.
  • The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Solvang, California, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Farms & Ranches and Family Fun Center.
  • From Nojoqui Falls Park to Hans Christian Anderson Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Solvang and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos.
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Visit the vineyard, learn how wine is made and the etiquette of tasting it, and enjoy five samples of the winery’s Rhône varietals
17.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds E Olive Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
Consisting of 50 acres, Beattie Park is a community park with amenities like a multipurpose grass field, lookout gazebo, forest preserve, and more. The park has varying levels of elevation, with views of Pacific Ocean visible from the some locations.
18.0 Miles
87% 214 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 7701 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA MoreLess Info
Kids and adults are always delighted by a visit to the Goleta Butterfly Grove. The Grove features dozens of butterfly species and thousands of individual butterflies. They do not bite or sting.
18.2 Miles
100% 22 votes
Kayaking 111 Verona Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
Aquasports Day Trips offers kayaking services and island trips for its clients. The main point of attraction seems to be the exploring of the island's sea caves.
18.4 Miles
94% 82 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Ellwood Mesa, Goleta, CA MoreLess Info
Coronado Butterfly Preserve houses a range of butterfly species. Surround yourself with thousands of butterflies, and great views of the beach.
18.4 Miles
92% 12 votes
History Museums 200 South H Street, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
Established in 1969, the Lompoc Museum exhibits document the archeology and history of the Lompoc Valley and Santa Barbara County. Patrons can view vintage photos and relics. There is also 19th century furniture and clothing on display.
18.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 115 West Chestnut, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
The Artesia School Museum is a fully restored, historic one-room schoolhouse. It was used from 1876 to 1961 and saw students from first to eighth grades attend at the same time.
18.5 Miles
84% 107 votes
Beaches Star Route, Jalama Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
Many California native plants like sea rocket, saltbush and verbena grow within the boundaries of Jalama Beach County Park. In addition to picnic and camping areas, the park's coastline is a popular spot for fishing, surfing and swimming.
18.7 Miles
69% 16 votes
Swimming Pool 207 W College Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
The Lompoc Aquatic Center is a large indoor recreation complex that features a pool with lap swim area, diving area, and shallow play area, as well as a play structure.
18.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
History Museums 207 N L Street, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1964, the Lompoc Valley Historical Society is an organization with the mission to provide a repository for documents and historical artifacts of Lompoc Valley. The society manages the Carriage House and the Blacksmith Shop.
18.9 Miles
97% 31 votes
Farms & Ranches Jalama Road, Lompoc, CA 93436 MoreLess Info
Housed on a 300-acre ranch, the Return to Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary is dedicated to preserving the freedom, diversity and habitat of wild horses. The sanctuary cares for over 400 horses.
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