El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Daily 10:30 - 4:30
Admission free.
In the middle of bustling downtown Santa Barbara is a nearly block-long complex of stark buildings that represent the city's beginnings. Founded in 1782 by Lieutenant Jose Francisco de Ortega, the Royal Presidio was the last military outpost of the Spanish Empire in the New World. Visits to the site are self-guided, although groups may call to arrange a docent led tour. A 15 minute slide show is well worth seeing, and a scale model of the Presidio offers a detailed look at life in Spanish California.
123 E. Canon Perdido St.
(805) 966-9719
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Fernald Mansion
Open on the first Sunday of the month from 2 - 4
Admission Free
Situated next door to the Trussell-Winchester Adobe, the 14 room Fernald Mansion is one of the few Victorian style homes preserved in Santa Barbara. An example of the traditional "gingerbread" Victorian, the gabled mansion was built in 1826 by local lawman Charles Fernald for his wife, Hannah.
The mansion was originally located on lower Santa Barbara Street, but was moved to the Montecito Street address, where it is now operated as a museum by the Santa Barbara Historical Society. The Fernald family's furnishings and personal effects are of interest, as are the hand carved ornamentation, staircase and wainscoting. Admission Free
Situated next door to the Trussell-Winchester Adobe, the 14 room Fernald Mansion is one of the few Victorian style homes preserved in Santa Barbara. An example of the traditional "gingerbread" Victorian, the gabled mansion was built in 1826 by local lawman Charles Fernald for his wife, Hannah.
The mansion was originally located on lower Santa Barbara Street, but was moved to the Montecito Street address, where it is now operated as a museum by the Santa Barbara Historical Society. The Fernald family's furnishings and personal effects are of interest, as are the hand carved ornamentation, staircase and wainscoting.
414 W. Montecito St.
(805) 966-1601
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Mission Santa Barbara
Open seven days a week 9 - 5
Admission charged. Adults $3 Children 16 and younger, Free.
Known as the "Queen of the Missions" for its beauty and hilltop setting, Mission Santa Barbara was the 10th of California's 21 missions founded by Franciscan friars and is the only one that has been continuously occupied by the Franciscan order since its founding.
It was dedicated in 1820. The second bell tower was added more than a decade later. Reportedly inspired by a drawing of a church designed by the Roman architect M. Vitruvius Polion in the first century B.C., Mission Santa Barbara has strongly influenced the architectural style of the city, with its thick adobe walls, tiled roof and floors, and open courtyards. Inside, rooms are preserved in the style of the 1700s, with artifacts and displays relating to early mission life. The self-guided tour includes eight rooms, the cloister gardens, the chapel, the cemetery and the beautiful Moorish fountain and courtyard. A gift shop near the entrance sells religious items and educational materials on Santa Barbara and the California missions. More info
2201 Laguna St.
(805) 682-4713
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Santa Barbara Harbor and Breakwater
7 Days/Week
Admission Free
You'll find everything from rowboats to expensive yachts tied up at the harbor, which is nestled inside a protective breakwater. Watch the boats come in, observe windsurfers offshore, browse the shops or visit one of the harbor's restaurants. The breakwater, constructed in 1924, is paved and wide enough to accommodate a whole family. At the east end of the harbor is Sea Landing, where the seagoing Condor departs for seasonal whale-watching excursions.
Cabrillo Blvd. west of Castillo St.
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Santa Barbara Historical Society/Museum
Tues-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm
Guided tour offered Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 PM.
Admission Free, but a donation is appreciated.
Art, textiles, furniture, clothing and other artifacts from Santa Barbara's rich multicultural past have been preserved in this complex of adobe structures under the auspices of the Santa Barbara Historical Society. Step back in time as you view the collected remnants of the area's Spanish, Mexican and American periods, or stroll the inner courtyard, which seems far removed from the busy streets that surround the museum and adjacent historical adobes The Gledhill Library, on the museum grounds, houses an impressive collection of books, maps and photographs chronicling Santa Barbara's history. 10 - 4 Tues. - Fri.; 10- 1 the first Saturday of the month. An hourly library research fee is charged for persons who are not members of the Historical Society.
136 E. De La Guerra
Santa Barbara CA, 93101
805-966-1601
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Tues-Sat 11:00am-5:00pm, Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm
Fax: 805-966-6840
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, one of southern California's finest art museums, features nationally recognized collections and special exhibitions of international importance. Highlights of the museum's remarkable permanent collection include antiquities; 19th century French, British, and American art; 20th century and contemporary European, North American and Latin American art; Asian art; photography, and works on paper. Recent special exhibitions of significance include Nam June Paik: Video Art Pioneer, Copy Work: The Dictionary Pages and Other Diversions by Gilles Barbier, and The Jefferson Suites: An Audio-Visual Installation by Carrie Mae Weems. Museum visitors will also enjoy the interactive children's gallery, the café and the Museum Store. More info
1130 State Street
Santa Barbara CA, 93101
805-963-4364
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm
Admission charged.
Admission is free to all on the first Sunday of each month. nominal charge in addition to the museum admission fee for planetarium shows. Tucked inconspicuously among the oaks in Mission Canyon, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is thought by many to be one of the most beautiful small museums in the country. Founded in 1916 on the banks of Mission Creek, the low-roofed, Spanish-style structure includes several exhibit halls dedicated to the study of California and Santa Barbara County natural history.
2559 Puesta Del Sol Road
Santa Barbara CA, 93105
805-682-4711
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Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
Open every day (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) from 10 - 5 ( ticket sales end at 4) Mon-Sun 10-5
Admission charged.A year's family membership of $45 provides a quarterly newsletter, discounts on education programs and the Gift Shop and free admission to dozens of other zoos across the country (including the Los Angeles Zoo). Over the years the zoo has added an impressive number of new animals and exhibits, and it continues to be dedicated to preserving a quality environment for both visitors and the zoo's permanent residents. More than 700 animals currently reside at the zoo, which hosts more than a half-million visitors every year.
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara CA, 93103
805-962-5339
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Sea Center
The Andree Clark Bird Refuge (1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd.) is home to water and land loving birds of all kinds. Especially interesting are the rare species of grackles and wood ducks. Observation platforms and educational signs enhance the bird watching. A walkway and bike path allow exploration. A drive through the exclusive residential neighborhood of Hope Ranch (west of the city) along palm lined Las Palmas Drive passes secluded luxurious homes, miles of bridle paths, a private country club and golf course, and Laguna Blanca, its private lake.
805-963-1067
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