Solvang, Cachuma Lake, Santa Barbara Mission, CA

What to do in Santa Barbara - plan your trip; in one day you can visit the Danish Village of Solvang: try authentic Danish cakes and pastries, have their famous breakfast, taste some wine at the village or take a tour to wine country (save some Danish for later). Head to Cachuma Lake for some fresh air, park at a vista point to enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit the Dam on Cachuma Lake. Don’t miss the Santa Barbara Mission, take a self guided tour that costs five dollars (children and seniors have discounts). Have a picnic at the mission Picnic Area; leftover breakfast, lunch or Danish from Solvang are ideal. Afterwards relax at the beach at Stearns Warf: one of the cleanest beaches with soft waves. Stroll on the pier. You will also see the Mission Creek at the beach. Take an electric trolley, walk or drive to Downtown Santa Barbara; chances are you will see mass of bikers, street performers… You can dine in Downtown Santa Barbara. You can spend a fun day if you live Southern California, say in Los Angeles, or two or more days if you live further; it is approximately 2 ½ hour drive from Los Angeles (also depends what part of L.A. you are from). Great way to spend birthdays and anniversaries… Have a safe trip ☺  Travel with a plan!