Solvang is a city of 6,126 people in the Santa Ynez Valley, about 3.4 miles and a 7-minute drive from Santa Ynez. If your car stops running here, you can call (805) 693-7957 and be connected with licensed and insured local towing professionals.
Santa Ynez Towing is not the tow operator. We connect callers with local contractors who do the work.
Towing around Solvang
Solvang was founded in 1911 by Danish Americans and is called "The Danish Capital of America." It grew up around Mission Santa Inés, which dates to 1804. Visitors and residents share the same streets, so a stalled car can happen anywhere from a busy block to a quieter side road.
State Route 246 runs through town as Mission Drive. Alisal Road and Atterdag Road are also part of the local road network. When you call, give the dispatcher the nearest cross street or landmark so the right truck can be matched to your spot.
Along State Route 246
Route 246 is mostly two lanes between Buellton, Solvang and Santa Ynez. It follows the Santa Ynez River and is the main route from U.S. 101 to Solvang. With only two lanes, there is often little room to pull aside, so move as far off the road as you safely can and turn on your hazard lights.
On state highways, the California Highway Patrol handles collisions. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked.
What to have ready
A few details help the call go faster:
- Your exact location, with cross streets or a nearby landmark
- Your vehicle's year, make and model
- Whether the vehicle rolls and steers
- Where you want it taken
Flatbed towing is generally recommended for all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles, low-clearance and classic cars, most electric vehicles, motorcycles, and vehicles that cannot roll. Your owner's manual may also say how the vehicle should be towed.
Price and coverage
Price depends on the vehicle, the distance, the type of truck or hookup needed, the road location, and the time of day. The dispatcher quotes the price on the phone before a truck is sent. Payment methods and hours vary by provider, so confirm them on the call.
Many insurance policies, credit cards and motor-club memberships include towing coverage. Check yours first, and ask for an itemized receipt if you plan to request reimbursement.
Nearby areas
Help is also available in Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Buellton, Los Alamos, and across Santa Barbara County. For a tow in Solvang, call (805) 693-7957.