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Orca Travel Collection

Central California

Santa Ynez Valley Museums

In Solvang, Mission Santa Inés, the Elverhøj Museum's Danish-settler history and the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling); in the town of Santa Ynez, the Historical Museum and its carriage collection. Children 12 and under are free at most of them.

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Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.