Danish settlers established Solvang in the early 1900s in an effort to move away from the chilly winters of the Midwest, where they had originally settled. The name actually means "sunny fields" in Danish.
Located in the Santa Ynez Valley, the town is home to a windmill, Danish architecture, and plenty of bakeries, restaurants, and museums that reflect Danish culture. There's a replica of Copenhagen's famous Little Mermaid statue as well as the city's Round Tower.