9.6/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
The inn at Zaca Creek was special. We booked room 6 to stay and visit nearby Solvang with our college-age kids. The inn has all of the modern luxury amenities you want but delivered with the feel of a rustic, ancient roadhouse. The beds were plush and the bathroom was awesome. We loved the rain shower and waking up to espresso coffee in the room.
The Tavern was also special. We sat outside one night at a cushy, enclosed corner table with a gentle fire pit in the middle that was perfect for the May evening chill. We had sumptuous, aromatic cocktails, perfectly cooked, buttery local Santa Barbara cod and crème brûlée and dessert cocktails to finish. We ate early dinner at Peasants Feast (Michelin 2024) in Solvang the next day and ended the day with more delicious cocktails at the lovely bar inside the Tavern where the hospitality and attention to detail from the hosts continued to shine.
This is a great place for dinner and a stay while on the road or as a base to explore Solvang. You could also have a dream wedding here. The whole place is beautiful.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026