Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ballard March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ballard](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballard-Hotels.d182954.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Ballard Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ballard.d182954.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ballard Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballard.d182954.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Ballard, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ballard Types of activities [Ballard travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballard.dx182954) ![Wine tasting tour in Santa Ynes, California. #roadtrip ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182954/ad6afae7-2cd1-4d05-9d71-8aa917e9b03c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Ballard Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Ballard has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Ballard, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Ballard with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Ballard Ballard is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Ballard, and make it a breeze to explore Ballard and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ballard to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Ballard, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Ballard | Number of things to do | 44 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California](/things-to-do/solvang-in-app-audio-tour-a-little-slice-of-denmark-hidden-in-california.a44928436.activity-details): £8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details)[Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California](/things-to-do/solvang-in-app-audio-tour-a-little-slice-of-denmark-hidden-in-california.a44928436.activity-details)[Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course](/things-to-do/santa-ynez-valley-adventure-park-course.a47857760.activity-details)[High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/2-hour-adventure-course-trek-in-santa-ynez-valley.a49322898.activity-details)[Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour](/things-to-do/solvang-the-haunt-solvang-ghost-hunting-tour.a48126983.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details)[Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California](/things-to-do/solvang-in-app-audio-tour-a-little-slice-of-denmark-hidden-in-california.a44928436.activity-details)[Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course](/things-to-do/santa-ynez-valley-adventure-park-course.a47857760.activity-details)[High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara](/things-to-do/2-hour-adventure-course-trek-in-santa-ynez-valley.a49322898.activity-details)[Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour](/things-to-do/solvang-the-haunt-solvang-ghost-hunting-tour.a48126983.activity-details) | | With kids | [Skynet Playground](/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details)[Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry](/things-to-do/solvang-kids-viking-tour-with-viking-museum-entry.a52284728.activity-details)[Sinister Solvang Ghost Tours](/things-to-do/sinister-solvang-ghost-tours.a52229550.activity-details)[Wine Country Half-Day Bike Tour from Solvang - w/o Lunch](/things-to-do/wine-country-half-day-bike-tour-from-solvang-w-o-lunch.a1389409.activity-details)[Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour w/Lunch](/things-to-do/wine-country-farm-to-table-bike-tour-lunch-included.a1389534.activity-details) | ## What to do in Ballard --- ### Popular places to visit ![#travelbug #santaynez #californiamission #solvang #california #usa #northamerica #facade #architecture #colonial #church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9797/fc291c50-3f8b-4194-ab76-414f9087493a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Mission Santa Ines Find out about the history of Solvang with a stop at Old Mission Santa Ines. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Mission-Santa-Ines-Solvang.d6323932.Attraction) ![Ostriches at Ostrichland USA in Solvang, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323934/bdf834e0-df19-48fc-9f6b-73de03014ebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### OstrichLand USA Enjoy an outing to OstrichLand USA during your stay in Solvang. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/OstrichLand-USA-Solvang.d6323934.Attraction) ![This park is a great place to visit! Lots of beautiful trails to walk or ride, play grounds, tennis and even a skate park. Highly recommend some time here to escape the crowds of the main streets. Be aware...closed promptly at sunset or 5pm. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9797/5e9cf88b-ee1c-4df1-969b-97dbd9ceac65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hans Christian Andersen Park Explore the great outdoors at Hans Christian Andersen Park, a lovely green space in Solvang. Visit the shops and wineries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hans-Christian-Andersen-Park-Solvang.d6323579.Attraction) #### Solvang Brewing Company You can take time to visit Solvang Brewing Company during your travels to Solvang. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Solvang-Brewing-Company-Solvang.d553248633849514620.Attraction) #### Solvang Festival Theater You can enjoy a show at Solvang Festival Theater on your trip to Solvang. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Solvang-Festival-Theater-Solvang.d6325032.Attraction) #### River Course at the Alisal Enjoy a round of golf in Solvang at River Course at the Alisal. Visit the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/River-Course-At-The-Alisal-Solvang.d6323966.Attraction) #### Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum during your trip to Solvang. Visit the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Solvang-Vintage-Motorcycle-Museum-Downtown-Solvang.d6325037.Attraction) #### Solvang Windmill Solvang Windmill is just one of the places to see in Solvang, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Solvang-Windmill-Solvang.d950865755227209728.Attraction) #### Hans Christian Andersen Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Hans Christian Andersen Museum during your travels in Solvang. Visit the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hans-Christian-Andersen-Museum-Downtown-Solvang.d6177315.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Ballard ![SOLVANG, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA -2021 The shops of this historic Danish tourist community can seen in this 22021 Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9797/98a7a21b-b871-4fcb-806c-a6583d1d1012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Solvang ![Patchwork Of Vineyards Is Seen In Early Summer, Trees, Farm Buildings And Rolling Hillsides In The Background, Santa Ynez Valley; Los Olivos, California, United States Of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9916/6c5d8494-c2db-49c2-bbcd-79c14a662fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Ynez ![Lone oak tree on hillside in vineyard in Central California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180640/446bac58-eb50-4eb0-9349-4948e8ca5fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Los Olivos ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ballard worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Ballard? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Ballard? ### Is three days enough to stay in Ballard? ### What are some activities to do in Ballard with kids? > - [Skynet Playground](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skynet-playground.a50962497.activity-details) > - [Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solvang-kids-viking-tour-with-viking-museum-entry.a52284728.activity-details) > - [Sinister Solvang Ghost Tours](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sinister-solvang-ghost-tours.a52229550.activity-details) > - [Wine Country Half-Day Bike Tour from Solvang - w/o Lunch](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wine-country-half-day-bike-tour-from-solvang-w-o-lunch.a1389409.activity-details) > - [Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour w/Lunch](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wine-country-farm-to-table-bike-tour-lunch-included.a1389534.activity-details) ### What to do in Ballard for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Ballard? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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