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SANTA BARBAR A AT TR AC TIONS
Santa Barbara is a travel destination for visitors from around the world, drawn to its location and climate, Spanish colonial
heritage and fun California lifestyle. Many activities and attractions make the city and region very special.
THE MISSION
The church and grounds make the Santa Barbara Mission one of the
most beautiful in the state. Many events are scheduled at the Mission
and it continues to be a focal point of cultural and religious activity.
2201 Laguna Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-682-4149
Self-guided tours daily 9am-5pm, Adults /$4
THE WATERFRONT
This is a great source of entertainment. You’ll find three beaches,
several excellent restaurants, a wharf, a museum, a harbor and a
skate park.
THE COURTHOUSE
This gorgeous but functional structure is just 75 years old but it
has the look and feel of a 200 year old Spanish Colonial. If you are
planning to visit, make a point of going to the top of the tower -
the view is spectacular.
1100 Block of Anacapa St
962-6464
Guided tours, Mon-Sat 2pm and Mon, Tues and Fri 10:30am.
Open weekdays 8am-5pm Saturday, Sunday, holidays 10am-5pm.
Tours are free except for some groups. Visitor booth: 962-6464
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
This wonderful museum boasts an excellent combination of
permanent and special exhibits. Although it’s not an enormous
museum (you can see it all in about 90 minutes), it has an
impressive permanent collection of Asian art that is a must-see.
1130 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-4364
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Monday closed.
Admission: Adults $9; Seniors $7; Students with ID $6;
Youth 6-17 $6; Under 6 free.
Daily tours are held at 12pm and 1pm and are included with admission.
Cafe and Museum Store on site
www.sbmuseart.org
SANTA BARBARA ZOO
One of the nation’s best small zoos, this makes a great outing. The
Zoo is like a park with plenty of picnic and open areas. They say it’s a
small zoo but there are 600 animals! Feeding time is about 4 p.m.
500 Ninos Dr. 1 mile east of SB Wharf
Admission Information: 805-963-5695
General Visitor Information: 805-962-6310 (with recorded information)
www.sbzoo.org
Open daily (except Christmas)
10am-5pm. Tickets sold until 4pm.
Adults (13 - 59): $12; Children (2 - 12): $10; Seniors (60+)v $8;
Children under 2: FREE
Parking: $5
EL PRESIDIO STATE HISTORIC PARK
One of the most significant historical buildings in Santa Barbara,
El Presidio has been reconstructed faithfully based on historic and
archeological evidence.
123 East Canon Perdido St
805-966-9719
Open daily 10:30am to 4:30pm
$4 donation is requested
Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the Trust at 805-965-0093
www.sbthp.org
TONY MASTRES
CASA DE LA GUERRA
Another must see. From the outside you’d never really know that
this was a wonderful museum with some fabulous vignettes. Since
it was initially built (~1817) the Casa has been the center of civic,
political and even social affairs.
15 East De la Guerra Street
Santa Barbara, CA (Half a block off State Street)
Open Thursday through Sunday
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Donation suggested.
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