This SoCal City Voted Best Small Town In The West: Ranking

SOLVANG, CA — Solvang has been named the best small town in the West in a ranking by USA Today.

“The West is home to some of the most charming and scenic small towns in the country, hosting amazing art communities, tons of outdoor adventure opportunities, and top-notch dining options,” according to the newspaper.

Each of the ranked towns have a population under 25,000 people and were chosen by an expert panel and voted on by readers, according to USA Today.

Astoria, Oregon, was ranked No. 2 and Healdsburg, another Golden State gem in Northern California, came in at No. 3, while Solvang, located about 35 miles north of Santa Barbara, took the top spot.

"Sometimes you come across a small U.S. town that makes you feel like you've been transported to a totally different country — Solvang is just that," according to USA Today.

"Chock-full of Danish history and heritage, you'll find Danish-inspired architecture, including some truly charming windmills, Scandinavian eateries like the Red Viking, and even the Elverhøj Museum of History & Art."

See the full ranking here.