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This revamped motel has luxuriously updated just about everything, except for its routine
exterior. Inside, rooms are surprisingly plush, with flat-screen TVs, comfy duvets and
high-end bath products. Spa suites come with jetted tubs. Rates include a breakfast buffet.
Hotel Corque
HOTEL
805-688-8000, 800-624-5572;
www.hotelcorque.com
;
400 Alisal Rd; r
$169-350; )
Downtown, this clean-lined hotel is a relief from all things Danish. Overpriced rooms may
look anonymous, but they're quite spacious. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool
and hot tub, plus access to the next-door fitness center, where you can work off all those
Danish butter rings.
Eating
El Rancho Market
SUPERMARKET
East of downtown, this upscale supermarket - with a full deli, smokin' barbecued meats
and an espresso bar - is the best place to fill your picnic basket before heading out to the
wineries.
Solvang Restaurant
BAKERY
6am-3pm or 4pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm Sat & Sun; )
Duck around the Danish-inscribed beams with decorative borders to order
ableskivers
-
round pancake popovers covered in powdered sugar and raspberry jam. They're so popu-
lar, there's even a special take-out window.
Solvang Bakery
BAKERY
7am-6pm Sun-Thu,
to 7pm Fri & Sat; )
Tubs of Danish butter cookies and rich almond kringles are popular takeaway treats.
