Solvang, CA: More Than the Danish Capital of America

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2024

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  • @AnnaEReady
    @AnnaEReady 6 років тому +62

    Oh man! I'm obsessed with your channel and Solvang is my hometown actually! I've lived here for most of my life. I'm actually banned from the ostrich farm that you mentioned, funnily enough.
    It's always so interesting seeing tourist's perspectives of this place because Solvang is like a mini Disneyland or something to them, but it's suffocating and boring to me. I'm glad you went over the colonial history of Solvang, it's definitely something that a lot of locals ignore, which sucks because Chumash people are still very much still around and having their history be suppressed or just replaced with "Oh look, Danish pastries!" is obviously really sad and troubling. I'm glad you mentioned that.
    This was a good video! Keep up the awesome work.

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  6 років тому +4

      Banned from the ostrich farm!? Oh no! hahaha. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

    • @georginatoland
      @georginatoland 6 років тому +6

      Anna Ready Oh dear! How exactly does one get banned from the ostrich farm? Did you steal an egg? 🥚👀

    • @Tflexxx02
      @Tflexxx02 6 років тому +18

      You can't just throw out "banned from the ostrich farm", and not explain why.

    • @bryanclark7608
      @bryanclark7608 6 років тому +9

      There's a story here and we need to hear it. lol

    • @kylemontano228
      @kylemontano228 5 років тому +1

      Anna Ready I live in Orange County and I’ve always wanted to go to solvang. When I was 12 I went to Santa Barbara and took highway 1 all the way to Monterey but I guess we skipped solvang then

  • @sherreefrager869
    @sherreefrager869 6 років тому +22

    Man, I thought they just had good fudge! Seriously though, I love your videos (not just because you’re my son and I think you are AMAZING), but I learn a little something with each one! Keep up the good work!!

  • @99keltin
    @99keltin 6 років тому +2

    Need more videos ! Love your exploration. I think finding hiding gems and even exploring new places that I never new in Cali and all the states would be awesome! There’s so many travel videos of ppl going to popular destinations ... I want more videos like yours!! ThAnks for the amazing quality and content !!

  • @TheWhoshoyu
    @TheWhoshoyu 6 років тому +6

    So glad I found this channel. I’ve lived in California my whole life and didn’t know there were so many hidden gems in the state. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

  • @hankgs
    @hankgs 5 років тому +8

    One thing that wasn't mentioned was that the area has amazing wineries, like at least 50 of them as well as at least that many tasting rooms...I think Solvang has 12 tasting rooms as well as a very cool "speak-easy" brewhouse called the "Backroom." Solvang Brewery is also really good...

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  5 років тому

      Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check them out on the next visit!

  • @georginatoland
    @georginatoland 6 років тому +8

    One of the “must see” places to visit when you drive up the coast. I visited many times in my childhood; time to see it again!

  • @themogensensjourney3272
    @themogensensjourney3272 5 років тому +2

    Great informational video! We would love to visit Solvang! We are a Danish-American couple who just started a UA-cam
    channel! 😀

  • @FranchiseCityOnline
    @FranchiseCityOnline 6 років тому +4

    I really enjoy getting NSE notifications. Always a mini vacation from the daily grind! Thank you for making them.

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  6 років тому

      Franchise City You're welcome and thanks for watching!

  • @jasoncalicaveman
    @jasoncalicaveman 5 років тому +2

    Excellent and very informative video thank you brother!

  • @JonLovejoy
    @JonLovejoy 5 років тому +3

    Great video, we're visiting Solvang in August as part of our four week holiday/road trip across America.

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  5 років тому

      JonLovejoy awesome! Enjoy your stay!

  • @frogg5949
    @frogg5949 5 років тому +2

    Remember passing through there and it was pretty incredible

  • @stevefowler2112
    @stevefowler2112 6 років тому +4

    I'm a Florida boy but my Dad moved the rest of the family to Santa Maria when he got transferred to Vandenberg (he was a Radar Guidance Engineer and worked for GE)...I stayed in Florida but visited many times...Solvang was always our favorite side trip (at my request). It really is a magical place and a great place to spend a day.

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  6 років тому

      Very cool! I can't wait to go back. Thanks for watching!

    • @sayjaibao01188
      @sayjaibao01188 5 років тому

      The landscapes and the smells as you're driving up! I love Solvang!!

  • @november4able
    @november4able 5 років тому

    This is my sixth time that I have being visiting this wonderful town I love this place the food the stores y the vineyard places the tasting room of wine, gorgeous.I your channel too,

  • @KimsLantern
    @KimsLantern 5 років тому +1

    I LOVE Solvang!!! I really want to go back again soon! 😍😍😍😍 My family bought a musical copper windmill once that played Windmills Of Your Mind by Noel Harrison. Loved that thing..!! I want to get another one someday!!! AWESOME VIDEO!!!

  • @hannahgechter1113
    @hannahgechter1113 6 років тому +16

    I live in Solvang. Its pretty boring, not gonna lie, but your video was good. There’s actually a park here called “Sunny Fields Park”, which makes sense when you think about the danish meaning of Solvang. The best places to go in the Santa Ynez Valley in my opinion are Los Alamos, Nojoqui Falls, and Figueroa Mountain (the actual mountain, not the restaurant).

  • @Dorkykid95112
    @Dorkykid95112 5 років тому +1

    Great detail in this video!

  • @teemo8870
    @teemo8870 2 роки тому

    This video was done nicely. Thanks.

  • @cjagow1
    @cjagow1 6 років тому +1

    Love this Kyle... every time I have gone I have to admit... we hit the wonderful wineries in the area too. Lots of wine tasting... but that would have been difficult to understand what you were saying if you and the gang visited them then tried to do your tutorial!!! Cheers

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  6 років тому

      😝haha! I was tempted to do some wine tasting, but we only had a day and a half there. We'll have to go next time!

  • @TheEddieToro
    @TheEddieToro 3 роки тому

    EXPLORE ALWAYS great job on SOLVANG, CA!💥👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I haven´t been to CA since I was 20 but am looking forward to returning this December after a6 month stay in MEXICO doing my remote work and making WOWSOME travel vlogs. SOLVANG is on my BUCKET LIST but I wanna be there in the SUMMERE time rather than the cold🥶 time. GREAT HISTORY LESSON dost.

  • @Oscar-hb7qw
    @Oscar-hb7qw 4 роки тому +24

    Imagine going to Denmark after being at Solvang thinking that’s how Denmark is.

    • @jenspedersen9723
      @jenspedersen9723 Рік тому

      But for me.Its funny .And i live in Denmark..And i understand they found this place with sun.Its far away from the danish weather.And they understand to make "hygge"

  • @jl4228
    @jl4228 4 роки тому +1

    I was born in Solvang .ca.
    :40 mark in video, copper roof (green), is my family building.❤

  • @kaidynreece6200
    @kaidynreece6200 6 років тому +2

    I love your video series so much and love, love, love how you explore and share the amazing 'secrets' of our wonderful State!
    (and Solvang is one of my most fav places! 😻)

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  6 років тому

      Kaidyn Reece awesome!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @sandranatali1260
    @sandranatali1260 6 років тому +5

    Love Solvang

  • @video13522
    @video13522 3 роки тому

    Will definitely need to visit Solvang again. Great video!

  • @Tony-my3sy
    @Tony-my3sy 4 роки тому

    Used to work at a thrift store and we would come to this tow to do some pick ups! i loved the old look! decided to go up here on my birthday with my wife and daughter and loved it'

  • @narloko323cheechboozer4
    @narloko323cheechboozer4 3 роки тому

    I will put this on my bucket list for sure

  • @mr2hard2see
    @mr2hard2see 4 роки тому +1

    I just rolled through last week what a nice place

  • @destroyerxd4499
    @destroyerxd4499 5 років тому +2

    Just discovered your page and love your content! Wish we had a similar channel to Washington State.

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  5 років тому

      DestroyerXD awesome! Thanks for watching!!

  • @jeffmarquez9738
    @jeffmarquez9738 3 роки тому

    La Purisima in Lompoc is amazing..great wineries too

  • @SJagMP
    @SJagMP 5 років тому +1

    Hey, when are we going to go on an adventure next? Last one we went on was to Big Horn Mine.

  • @cag-filmz
    @cag-filmz 5 років тому +3

    Abelskiebers are the best . Hopefully I spelled it correctly but they are Amazing!!!!

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  5 років тому +1

      YES! They are so good!!!! Thanks for watching.

    • @themogensensjourney3272
      @themogensensjourney3272 5 років тому +1

      They are so good! And in Denmark, they are spelled Æbleskiver!

    • @raindropsneverfall
      @raindropsneverfall 4 роки тому

      @@themogensensjourney3272 // In Denmark, they're spelled 'æbleskiver'; we don't capitalise nouns anymore unless it's a proper noun ;-)

  • @onaippiano3491
    @onaippiano3491 6 років тому +6

    You should go to Leavenworth, Washington next! I think the same people who worked to make Solvang also worked there

    • @treasurehunteruk9718
      @treasurehunteruk9718 3 роки тому

      It looks like a fake place designed to be a holiday destination. Solvang WAS actually set up by the Danish in the early 20th century.

  • @5gerategefunden531
    @5gerategefunden531 6 років тому

    Your exploring Tours Sounds like easter eggs... Wonderfull!

  • @pragtinarang6680
    @pragtinarang6680 2 роки тому

    This is a must watch!

  • @BeU-j2x
    @BeU-j2x 5 років тому

    Thank you. I'm gonna visit the place next week.

  • @CoinOpTV
    @CoinOpTV 5 років тому +2

    Excellent recap dude!

  • @creativeleo
    @creativeleo 4 роки тому

    Whats Camera did you used at 0:42 time stamp ??

  • @ghostofachance8055
    @ghostofachance8055 6 років тому +8

    You forgot to mention Andersen’s zPea Soup!

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  6 років тому

      Oh no I missed it while I was there! I'll have to go back! Thanks for watching!

  • @Cashregister1312
    @Cashregister1312 3 роки тому +1

    Mom i want denmark
    mom: We have denmark at home
    Denmark at home:

  • @renesha2450
    @renesha2450 6 років тому +1

    Lassen is my favorite California travel spot

  • @tanmoymazumdar3267
    @tanmoymazumdar3267 5 років тому +3

    this is the most amazing viodeo of solvang it deseve 100k views atlist

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  5 років тому

      Tanmoy Mazumdar thanks for watching!!!!

  • @ralexrrv
    @ralexrrv 5 років тому +2

    I went there and now I want to go to Denmark :D

    • @hamza9540
      @hamza9540 4 роки тому +1

      Denmark dont really look like that, just saying.
      And i live in Denmark.

  • @ceciliarodriguez3896
    @ceciliarodriguez3896 5 років тому +1

    I love this information but I wish you had the sources you used to produce this.

    • @ExploreAlways
      @ExploreAlways  5 років тому

      Thanks for the suggestion! Most of the history on the indigenous peoples can be found on Mission Santa Inés' website here: missionsantaines.org/history-summary

  • @shaunxu9453
    @shaunxu9453 6 років тому +1

    ohh I went there last summer

  • @lowbvll8969
    @lowbvll8969 2 роки тому

    I want to hear more about the chumash people

  • @moniquebosman3178
    @moniquebosman3178 3 роки тому +1

    you devnly need to go to the ice / candy store it so delisiues

  • @Kewonerdk
    @Kewonerdk 3 роки тому +1

    Not to burst your bobble, but this place is as far as it can get from Denmark.

  • @mts982
    @mts982 6 років тому +1

    ive been here a few times in my life.

  • @garethcourtney284
    @garethcourtney284 3 роки тому

    Apparently y'all have never heard about Holland Mi.

  • @jerometriffaut5158
    @jerometriffaut5158 3 роки тому

    très belle ville , je suis allé il y a 2 ans pour mon Road Trip en moto ...une tres belle ville et j'ai assisté au défilé ...super !!!!!!vivement que j'y retourne !!!!!

  • @lykkejacuer4444
    @lykkejacuer4444 3 роки тому

    Virkelig en smuk by., De har holdt på mange traditioner, men er klart når man lever i udlandet. Jeg er selv født på landet og kan se på bygningerne, den idyl de har.

  • @thormaddane8137
    @thormaddane8137 3 роки тому

    Ah! My old stomping grounds.

  • @recluese2421
    @recluese2421 4 роки тому +1

    Basically the Danish version of Disneyland

    • @EmilReiko
      @EmilReiko 4 роки тому +1

      No, thats either Legoland/Tivoli or Fårup Sommerland

  • @Mikkel-of-Lolland.
    @Mikkel-of-Lolland. 3 роки тому

    54°50'42.7"N 11°41'41.3"E

  • @JetstreamAviation747
    @JetstreamAviation747 5 років тому

    I went here

  • @korielliot8279
    @korielliot8279 4 роки тому +1

    The way the fake scene of the likes where it shows 13m views but still hasn’t gotten that after a year

  • @tobiasholm6407
    @tobiasholm6407 4 роки тому

    Not trying to ruin it or anything but as a Dane, this town is very stereotypical. Yeah sure the town looks Danish but only like Denmark in the 1800s or so. Today we're a lot more modern. However the many Danish flags are very true. We have Danish flags everywhere in Denmark.

  • @klaud7311
    @klaud7311 5 років тому +1

    More like teleported to early 19th century Denmark with cars and electricity

    • @EmilReiko
      @EmilReiko 4 роки тому

      Its easy to find towns in denmark full of old architechture... but Solvang is somehow overdone/overdecorated compared to Ye Olde Danish town. Some of the architechture also look a bit more like something you would find in germany rather than denmark.

  • @jonardlopez5019
    @jonardlopez5019 3 роки тому

    Whatch it get ruined by some taco shop nearby

  • @hamza9540
    @hamza9540 4 роки тому +1

    Denmark dont really look like that, just saying.
    And i live in Denmark.

  • @hankgs
    @hankgs 4 роки тому

    You forgot to mention all the fantastic WINERIES in and surrounding Solvang....a HUGE mistake on your part!

  • @JetstreamAviation747
    @JetstreamAviation747 5 років тому

    I was the 400th like

  • @mettejunget6995
    @mettejunget6995 3 роки тому

    So funny to see! I’m from Denmark and have lived here my whole life, so to see that America have a mini small Danish city is funny! From what I can see, it is very old school Danish! I would fell like going back in time if i was there! It looks like “den gamle by” - the old city - that we have here in Denmark!
    So funny!

  • @nicholasschroeder3678
    @nicholasschroeder3678 Рік тому

    Paulas!

  • @dustingriffith7399
    @dustingriffith7399 5 років тому +2

    I like California better now as an American state, but for California to be under Spanish rule NO WAY! Because the Spanish Traders and their counterpart the Portuguese Traders were all responsible for their religious Catholic orders and their Inquisition activities in most parts of the world. California does have a dark history of Spanish colonization and parts of it is controversial especially the Franciscan founder of the 21 Missions. I am glad that California is not Spain🇪🇸 or Mexico🇲🇽, but California is America🇺🇸 and we have the whole world with us today including the French, German, Chinese and Japanese communities, god bless all amen!

  • @wonyoung3126
    @wonyoung3126 4 роки тому

    Denmark..... doesn’t look like that....

  • @momfore
    @momfore 3 місяці тому

    😅

  • @chrismatthew8929
    @chrismatthew8929 4 роки тому

    yep, yep... they managed to make it just as boring as Denmark :P

  • @sarahdenise1624
    @sarahdenise1624 3 роки тому

    Im Danish and im confused , why is the architecure on the houses the windmills and clougs arre dutch but the baker , flags and the name solvang danish
    NETHERLANDS/ Holland are speaking Dutch and iDenmark is two different European countries
    Do you know you mixed up two different countries ?
    That is soooo hilarious funny 😂
    If you been to Solvang and wanna be a tourist in denmark you will be very disappointed , because Solvang is a cooy of Netherlands/holland and NOT denmark !!!

  • @JetstreamAviation747
    @JetstreamAviation747 5 років тому

    I was the 400th like