Title: Visit Ballard: Best of Ballard Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ballard](https://expedia.ca/Ballard-Hotels.d182954.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ballard](https://expedia.ca/Ballard-Vacation-Rentals.d182954.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Ballard Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ballard.d182954.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ballard Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ballard.d182954.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ballard ## Travel Guide ![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) ![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) ## Visit Ballard Things to do - Ballard Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ballard ![The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2570000/2569600/2569568/f2e4716b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel 2436 Baseline Avenue Solvang CA Stay at this B&B in Solvang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (399 reviews) Great hospitality and bed is very comfortable Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=2569568&PinnedHotelID=2569568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182954) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=2569568&PinnedHotelID=2569568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182954) ![The COOP - SYV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90240000/90232800/90232710/3bcfbfb4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The COOP - SYV Solvang CA Stay at this vacation home in Solvang. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Chumash Casino and Lincourt Vineyards are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) The home is great and full of character Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=90232710&PinnedHotelID=90232710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182954) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=90232710&PinnedHotelID=90232710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182954) ![Charming studio w/AC & WiFi in Ballard. Centrally located in wine country.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114920000/114911700/114911626/2c3bf55a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming studio w/AC & WiFi in Ballard. Centrally located in wine country. Solvang CA Stay at this apartment in Solvang. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Chumash Casino and Lincourt Vineyards are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews) Lovely, pristine, quiet, serene, relaxing, comfortable studio! Great suggestions on local favorites to visit. We enjoyed our stay here! Great host! Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=114911626&PinnedHotelID=114911626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182954) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=114911626&PinnedHotelID=114911626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182954) [See all 356 properties in Ballard](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=182954) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Charming studio w/AC & WiFi in Ballard. Centrally located in wine country.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114920000/114911700/114911626/2c3bf55a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming studio w/AC & WiFi in Ballard. Centrally located in wine country. Solvang CA Stay at this apartment in Solvang. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Chumash Casino and Lincourt Vineyards are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews) Lovely, pristine, quiet, serene, relaxing, comfortable studio! Great suggestions on local favorites to visit. We enjoyed our stay here! Great host! Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Solvang-Hotels-Charming-Studio-WAC-WiFi-In-Ballard-Centrally-Located-In-Wine-Country.h114911626.Hotel-Information) ![The COOP - SYV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90240000/90232800/90232710/3bcfbfb4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The COOP - SYV Solvang CA Stay at this vacation home in Solvang. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Chumash Casino and Lincourt Vineyards are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) The home is great and full of character Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Solvang-Hotels-The-COOP-SYV.h90232710.Hotel-Information) ![Ranch Style Home in the Heart of Wine Country with E-bikes!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73960000/73952200/73952139/8e740435_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ranch Style Home in the Heart of Wine Country with E-bikes! Solvang CA Stay at this vacation home in Solvang. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and patios. Popular attractions Chumash Casino and Lincourt Vineyards are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Great spot! Very cute house in an excellent location. Close to town, wineries, and Solvang. We enjoyed our stay! 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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. Check out the shops and wineries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hans-Christian-Andersen-Park-Solvang.d6323579.Vacation-Attraction) #### Solvang Brewing Company You can take time to visit Solvang Brewing Company during your travels to Solvang. Check out the top-notch restaurants or wineries in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Solvang-Brewing-Company-Solvang.d553248633849514620.Vacation-Attraction) #### Solvang Festival Theater You can make plans for a show at Solvang Festival Theater on your trip to Solvang. Check out the wineries or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. 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A great place for astrophotography, a completely different look than the desert or craggy mountains. Huge oak trees and of course vineyards. 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