[quote=flu]There was a cute small town, called Solvang (sp?) on the way to santa barbara. It’s a Danish styled small town, that had a few nice bed and breakfast places. If you can find lodging there, it’s a nice short trip. (Your kids might get bored).

SF for the weekend would probably be too much for you (especially if you have kids). [/quote]

I grew up in Solvang 🙂

It’s about 30 miles north of Santa Barbara. Lot’s of good wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley and several pretty good restaurants in Buellton, Solvang, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.