ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Blue Edge Para-Sailing Located at Stearns Wharf, 805-966-5206, Para-sail 500 feet above a professionally crewed boat along the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline and view the various types of marine life. No experience is necessary. more...
Historic Homes & Buildings
Casa Del Herrero (circa 1925) 1387 East Valley Road, Montecito, CA 93108, 805-565-5653, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this estate and garden features Spanish Colonial details and it is filled with European antique furnishings and art. Docent-led tours are held at 10:00 a.m. and at 2:00 p.m. on most Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. more...
County Courthouse, The (circa 1929) 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-962-6464, A magnificent Spanish-Moorish building that is surrounded by beautifully landscaped lawns and a sunken tropical garden. The view from the top of the tower is spectacular. Many events are held here throughout the year.
El Presidio State Historic Park (circa 1782) 123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-966-9719, One of the most significant historical buildings in Santa Barbara, this historic place was the last of four military fortresses built by the Spanish. It is home for many events throughout the year and guided tours are available. more...
Santa Barbara Historical Society Museum 136 East De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-966-1601, Built in 1910, this museum is furnished with original objects, a wide array of treasures, and the Trussell-Winchester Adobe, an 1854 sea captains unique residence. more...
Historic Sites & Monuments
Old Mission Santa Barbara (circa 1786) 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 805-682-4713, One of the most beautiful missions in the state, this was the tenth of 21 Franciscan missions in California and it offers real historical insight. It continues to be a focal point for cultural and religious activity and many events are held here throughout the year. Self-guided tours may be taken daily from 9 am to 5 pm and docent led tours may be arranged by appointment. A gift shop is also available. more...
Libraries & Research Centers
Karpeles Manuscript Library 21 West Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-962-5322, This library preserves the largest collection of original manuscripts and documents in the world, with the archives containing literature, religion, history, science, and art. Highlights of the collection include the original draft of the Bill of Rights of the United States, the original manuscript of The Wedding March, Einstein's description of his theory of relativity, the Thanksgiving Proclamation signed by George Washington, and Roget's Thesaurus.
Museums & Galleries
Carriage & Western Arts Museum 129 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-962-2353, A unique museum which contains a collection of over 75 vehicles used by early pioneers. This museum places several carriages in the Fiesta Parade each August. more...
Goleta Depot Railroad Museum (circa 1901) 300 Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 93118, 805-964-3540, Situated in an old Southern Pacific depot, this museum features many exhibits depicting the key historical role of the railroad depot in the history of rural America. The museum is only seven miles from downtown Santa Barbara. more...
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, 805-962-8404, This museum is constantly being added to and is being filled with artifacts and displays about the effect of the sea on the local community from the Chumash (early seafaring peoples) to present times. The museum also offers a theatre and educational programs. more...
Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-963-4364, This museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets works of arts from various cultures and periods. It also offers educational and outreach programs.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, Located in Historic Mission Canyon, 805-682-4711, One of the most beautiful small museums in the United States, this museum presents exhibits on the region's history, geology, natural wildlife, marine life, and the culture of the Chumash Indians. Highlights include a 72 foot blue whale skeleton, the region's only public planetarium and observatory, and a science gift shop. more...
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Channel Islands National Park 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001, 805-658-5730, Channel Islands National Park consists of an island chain lying just off California's southern coast. These include Anacapa, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands and 125,000 acres of submerged lands. The Channel Islands are home to over 2,000 species of plants and animals, including the island fox, whales, endangered California brown pelicans, seals and sea lions; sea caves, sandy beaches, cliffs, and more than 500 relatively undisturbed archeological sites. On some of the islands, visitors can enjoy diving, wildflowers, marine-mammal and bird watching, fishing, hiking, and camping. more...
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, Located at Historic Mission Canyon, 805-682-4726, Situated on 65 acres, this garden features over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous California plants. This beautiful place also features five and a half miles of scenic trails through meadows and canyons, and across the historic Mission Dam. more...
Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, 805-962-5339, This large zoo contains over 700 exotic and domestic animals, an enclosed carousel, and two C.P. Huntington trains. It is also is home to the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens. more...
Tours & Cruises
Island Packers 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105-B, Ventura, CA 93001, Located at Ventura Harbor (Main Office), 805-642-1393, Island Packers is an authorized concessionaire to all five islands in the Channel Islands National Park: Anacapa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Rosa Island, San Miguel Island, and Santa Barbara Island. Since 1968, their professional staff has provided first rate transportation services for island hiking, camping, kayaking, whale watching, school field trips, sightseeing, and harbor cruises. The Islander and Island Adventure carry up to 149 passengers. more...
Santa Barbara Garden Tours 815 Alberta Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-453-8600, This tour company offers wonderful tours to gardens, nurseries, wineries, and unique shopping opportunities. They also offer custom group and individual tour itineraries, along with scheduled tours. more...
Sunset Kidd Sailing & Yacht Sales 125 Harbor Way #13, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, Located in Front of the Maritime Museum, 805-962-8222, A true sailing experience aboard a 41-foot sailing Yacht which is Coast Guard certified to carry eighteen passengers awaits you with this tour company. Sunset-cocktail cruises, two-hour coastline exploring, and whale watching are available. They also offer charter services and yacht sales. more...
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Santa Barbara Winery 202 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-963-3646, 800-225-3633, Get a sense of what wines mean to this area while at this winery that is known for its Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. more...
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