Michael got up early, went to the airport, rented a car and came back and picked us and another couple up. 4 total couples went to Santa Barbara (actually Solvang, CA) together. Drive from San Diego took about 4.5 hours with a potty stop.
We checked into the Hadsten House Inn. I picked Hadsten House based on 1. price, and 2. good reviews on tripadvisor.com. It is much like an upscale motel. Very nice for the price (AAA rate of $203). Other hotels we looked at were in the $300+ range, which I feel is out of touch with the reality of how little we would be in the room (although I am not against paying that if I am going to be in the room/resort more).
Then went to eat lunch at the Mermaid Inn. Most had Danish food, I played it safe and had grilled cheese. I know, sometimes I am just not so adventurous.
We then walked around Solvang window shopping and stopping in various wine tasting rooms. For dinner, we went to Hitching Post II, where a lot of the movie "Sideways" was filmed. It reminded me of a place one's grandparents would like. Food from the 1950s, but still very good. Michael got a honking big piece of steak, I had the petite filet.
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