Parking in Solvang is free, in the street and in all three public lots: 1639 Copenhagen Drive, 464 Alisal Road and 1616 Oak Street. Each is a five-minute walk or less from Solvang Park. City lots cap you at 24 hours, and anything over 20 feet goes to the RV spaces at 1745 Mission Drive.
The short version
- Worried about costFree, lots and street.
- Want the closest spot1639 Copenhagen Drive, beside the Visitor Center.
- Staying overnight24 hours in a city lot, 72 on the street.
- Towing or driving an RVDaytime RV spaces at 1745 Mission Drive. Not in the three lots.
- Driving electricLevel 2 at three city lots; DC fast at 1980 Old Mission Drive.
This week
- Nov6–8Buellton Fall Festival · Visit Buellton
Avenue of the Flags; Fri 4-10pm, Sat-Sun 12-10pm; carnival rides, live music on two stages; Ales on the Avenue beer and wine tasting Sat (tickets) · Free · by City of Buellton
- FriNov 6NatureTrack Film Festival · Visit NatureTrack Foundation
8th annual; reception 6pm, program 6:45pm at the SYV Grange Hall · $25 · by NatureTrack Foundation
- SatNov 7SYV Historical Museum Vaquero Benefit Dinner & Auction · Visit Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
42nd annual · Tickets (early bird from Aug 1) · by Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
- SatNov 7Alma Rosa Fall Harvest Dinner · Visit Alma Rosa Winery
Winery event; check access on the listing · Not published · by Alma Rosa Winery
The three free lots
| Lot | Where it puts you | Walk to Solvang Park |
|---|---|---|
| 1639 Copenhagen Drive | Next door to the Solvang Visitor Center (1637 Copenhagen Drive). Closest lot to the main shopping street. | 2 min |
| 464 Alisal Road | East side of the village, off Alisal Road. City EV chargers are on the same block, at 482 Alisal Road. | 5 min |
| 1616 Oak Street | South of Copenhagen Drive, a short walk up to the bakeries and tasting rooms. | 5 min |
Walk times run from each lot to Solvang Park, the village green, at an easy pace. Aim for the Copenhagen Drive lot first: it shares a block with the Visitor Center, open 9:30 to 5:30 daily. If it's full, Oak Street or Alisal Road adds three minutes on foot, and the parking is still free.
Time limits that apply
Park outside the limits in Solvang's city code and the car can be towed at your cost. In a city lot you can stay 24 consecutive hours without a permit, park only inside a marked space, and keep to 5 mph. On any street or alley the limit is 72 consecutive hours, and a trailer or boat left on the street gets 8 hours in any 24. If a posted sign says something different, follow the sign.
RVs, trailers and big vans
No vehicle over 20 feet long and 7,500 pounds gross may enter the public lots, which rules out most RVs, trailers and buses. The code reserves designated spaces for recreational vehicles at the veterans' memorial parking facility, 1745 Mission Drive, from 6am to 5pm daily. RVs are barred from the municipal center lot, and overnight camping in a motor home or camper is banned in every city lot. Staying over? See Solvang hotels.
Event days and parades
Big weekends change the math. The code lets the public works director close all or part of any lot for celebrations, parades and special events, and that matters at Danish Days in September and the Julefest parade in December. Arrive before 10, or park at the edge and walk in.
EV charging near the lots
The Department of Energy's station locator lists two Level 2 ports each at City Lot 1 (482 Alisal Road, ChargePoint), City Lot 3 (1556 Mission Drive) and the Veterans Memorial lot (1745 Mission Drive). For a fast charge, Electrify America has four DC fast chargers at 1980 Old Mission Drive, on the west edge of town. Full list in EV charging in the valley.
Once you're parked
Parked? Lunch is a block from the Copenhagen Drive lot: see best lunch in Solvang. The Solvang day trip plans the rest of the day, and things to do in Solvang fills in the gaps. No car at all? Getting to Solvang covers the Amtrak bus and shuttles.
Plan your day
- MorningBreakfast first: Breakfast in SolvangDanish pancakes to bear claws
- MiddayGo tasting: Wine tasting in SolvangNebbiolo to Rhône in an adobe
- EveningBook dinner: Solvang restaurantsBib Gourmand chicken to aebleskiver
- LateNight out: Solvang happy hoursSpritzes, Industry Night, 8pm deals
- OvernightFind a bed: Solvang hotelsNordic rooms to a 1946 ranch
Your next move
- Then readParked by 10, a plan for the village and Los Olivos. Solvang day trip
- Every ThursdayWhat to eat, where to go and what to book this weekend. Get the weekend note
Good to know
How long can you park in Solvang? Up to 24 consecutive hours in a city parking lot without a special permit, and up to 72 consecutive hours on any street or alley, under Solvang's city code. Trailers and boats parked on the street are limited to 8 hours in any 24.
Solvang parking FAQ
Is parking free in Solvang?
Yes. Visit Solvang, the official visitor guide for the village, says parking is free everywhere in the village. The three public lots are at 1639 Copenhagen Drive, 464 Alisal Road and 1616 Oak Street, and none of them charges. Street parking downtown is free too.
Where do you park an RV in Solvang?
The city code reserves designated spaces at the veterans' memorial parking facility, 1745 Mission Drive, for recreational vehicles between 6am and 5pm daily. The three public lots bar anything over 20 feet long and 7,500 pounds, RVs are not allowed in the municipal center lot, and overnight camping is banned in every city lot.
Can you park overnight in Solvang?
A car, yes: the lot limit is 24 consecutive hours. Sleeping in it, no. The code bans parking a motor home, trailer, camper or any vehicle with camping facilities in a city lot for overnight camping. If you are staying the night, your hotel will have its own parking.
Where can you charge an EV in Solvang?
Two Level 2 ports each at City Lot 1 (482 Alisal Road, ChargePoint), City Lot 3 (1556 Mission Drive) and the Veterans Memorial lot (1745 Mission Drive), per the U.S. Department of Energy station locator. For fast charging, Electrify America has four DC chargers at 1980 Old Mission Drive.
Sources
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- Visit Solvang, Parking in Solvang (free parking, the three lots)
- Solvang Municipal Code, Parking Lots (24 hours, 20 ft and 7,500 lb, camping, event closures, 5 mph)
- Solvang Municipal Code, Stopping, standing and parking (72 hours on streets, trailers, RV spaces at 1745 Mission Drive, municipal center lot)
- U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center station locator (EV chargers)
- Visit Solvang, contact us (Visitor Center address and hours)
Last updated Oct 27, 2026. Walk times are without stops. City rules change by ordinance, so posted signs win.
