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Santa Barbara, California Attractions

The Arlington Center is one of Santa Barbara's most beloved performance venues, and both its name and its location speak volumes about Santa Barbara history.   Browsing is free anytime at El Paseo, but most shops and galleries don't open until 10 AM. Spanish Colonial Revival-style architecture is shown off beautifully in El Paseo, a small shopping complex (reportedly America's first "shopping center") built in the 1920s around the historic De la Guerra adobe.   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.   The 65 acres that make up the Botanic Garden provide the perfect setting for the study of native California flora.   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.   read more below

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Arlington Center for the Performing Arts The Arlington Center is one of Santa Barbara's most beloved performance venues, and both its name and its location speak volumes about Santa Barbara history. In 1875 the site was occupied by the tony Arlington Hotel, a magnet for the rich and famous of the day, including several presidents, movie stars, military heroes and foreign guests. In 1909, however, a fire of undetermined origin burned the hotel to the ground. A "new" Arlington was built on the site, but it never quite lived up to the original and was razed in 1925. 1317 State St. (805) 963-4408 Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Ramada Limited Santa Barbara from $110 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night 4 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Ramada Limited Santa Barbara from $110 per night Overview | Rates | Map 4.8 miles/7.6 Km from Arlington Center for the Performing Arts AAA rated 3 Diamond Ramada Gold Key Award 1999 Ramada Personal Best Award winner for landscaping Lush gardens and waterlily lagoon with ducks, turtles, Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night Overview | Rates | Map 1.3 miles/2 Km from Arlington Center for the Performing Arts The Beachcomber is a beachfront resort located in the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. The gracious 126 room property features sweeping views Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.8 miles/1.2 Km from Arlington Center for the Performing Arts Located in the heart of downtown and just four blocks from the beach this newly renovated property is an historical landmark in the heart of the shopping Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night Overview | Rates | Map 1.3 miles/2 Km from Arlington Center for the Performing Arts West Beach Inn is located across the street from the beach & the Santa Barbara Yacht Club & Harbor. Our location puts you within a walking distance from Book it now! El Paseo Browsing is free anytime at El Paseo, but most shops and galleries don't open until 10 AM. Spanish Colonial Revival-style architecture is shown off beautifully in El Paseo, a small shopping complex (reportedly America's first "shopping center") built in the 1920s around the historic De la Guerra adobe. The adobe was built between 1819 and 1826 by Jose de la Guerra y Noriega, who was at the time commander of El Presidio de Santa Barbara. De la Guerra and his wife, Doña Maria Antonia, raised 12 children here, and the house was the social center of Santa Barbara for years.-includes shops, galleries and restaurants. The main entrance is on the 800 block of State Street, but access is also available on De la Guerra and Anacapa streets. 15 E. De la Guerra St. (805) 965-0093 Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.8 miles/1.2 Km from El Paseo The Beachcomber is a beachfront resort located in the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. The gracious 126 room property features sweeping views Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.9 miles/1.4 Km from El Paseo West Beach Inn is located across the street from the beach & the Santa Barbara Yacht Club & Harbor. Our location puts you within a walking distance from Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.3 miles/0.4 Km from El Paseo Located in the heart of downtown and just four blocks from the beach this newly renovated property is an historical landmark in the heart of the shopping Book it now! 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 Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night Overview | Rates | Map 1.0 miles/1.6 Km from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park The Beachcomber is a beachfront resort located in the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. The gracious 126 room property features sweeping views Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night Overview | Rates | Map 1.0 miles/1.6 Km from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park West Beach Inn is located across the street from the beach & the Santa Barbara Yacht Club & Harbor. Our location puts you within a walking distance from Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.4 miles/0.6 Km from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park Located in the heart of downtown and just four blocks from the beach this newly renovated property is an historical landmark in the heart of the shopping Book it now! Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Mon-Fri 9 AM to 4 PM Sat & Sun 9 AM to 5 PM Admission charged. Children younger than 5 are admitted free. The 65 acres that make up the Botanic Garden provide the perfect setting for the study of native California flora. More than 5 miles of trails stretch along the banks of upper Mission Creek and through the garden's meadows and canyons, which are planted with wildflowers, cacti, oak, sycamore trees and more than 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants. There's an entire section is devoted to flora found on the Santa Barbara Channel Islands as well as a forest of redwood trees and display areas on the California desert and mountains. 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. (805) 682-4726 Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Ramada Limited Santa Barbara from $110 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night 4 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Ramada Limited Santa Barbara from $110 per night Overview | Rates | Map 4.5 miles/7.2 Km from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden AAA rated 3 Diamond Ramada Gold Key Award 1999 Ramada Personal Best Award winner for landscaping Lush gardens and waterlily lagoon with ducks, turtles, Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night Overview | Rates | Map 3.2 miles/5.1 Km from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden The Beachcomber is a beachfront resort located in the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. The gracious 126 room property features sweeping views Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night Overview | Rates | Map 2.7 miles/4.3 Km from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Located in the heart of downtown and just four blocks from the beach this newly renovated property is an historical landmark in the heart of the shopping Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night Overview | Rates | Map 3.3 miles/5.2 Km from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden West Beach Inn is located across the street from the beach & the Santa Barbara Yacht Club & Harbor. Our location puts you within a walking distance from Book it now! 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. Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.2 miles/0.3 Km from Santa Barbara Harbor and Breakwater The Beachcomber is a beachfront resort located in the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. The gracious 126 room property features sweeping views Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.4 miles/0.6 Km from Santa Barbara Harbor and Breakwater West Beach Inn is located across the street from the beach & the Santa Barbara Yacht Club & Harbor. Our location puts you within a walking distance from Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.5 miles/0.8 Km from Santa Barbara Harbor and Breakwater Located in the heart of downtown and just four blocks from the beach this newly renovated property is an historical landmark in the heart of the shopping Book it now! 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 Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.9 miles/1.4 Km from Santa Barbara Historical Society/Museum The Beachcomber is a beachfront resort located in the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. The gracious 126 room property features sweeping views Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.9 miles/1.4 Km from Santa Barbara Historical Society/Museum West Beach Inn is located across the street from the beach & the Santa Barbara Yacht Club & Harbor. Our location puts you within a walking distance from Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.4 miles/0.6 Km from Santa Barbara Historical Society/Museum Located in the heart of downtown and just four blocks from the beach this newly renovated property is an historical landmark in the heart of the shopping Book it now! 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 Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Ramada Limited Santa Barbara from $110 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night 4 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Ramada Limited Santa Barbara from $110 per night Overview | Rates | Map 5.0 miles/8 Km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art AAA rated 3 Diamond Ramada Gold Key Award 1999 Ramada Personal Best Award winner for landscaping Lush gardens and waterlily lagoon with ducks, turtles, Book it now! 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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 Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Ramada Limited Santa Barbara from $110 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night 4 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Ramada Limited Santa Barbara from $110 per night Overview | Rates | Map 4.1 miles/6.5 Km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History AAA rated 3 Diamond Ramada Gold Key Award 1999 Ramada Personal Best Award winner for landscaping Lush gardens and waterlily lagoon with ducks, turtles, Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night Overview | Rates | Map 2.6 miles/4.1 Km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History West Beach Inn is located across the street from the beach & the Santa Barbara Yacht Club & Harbor. Our location puts you within a walking distance from Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night Overview | Rates | Map 2.1 miles/3.3 Km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Located in the heart of downtown and just four blocks from the beach this newly renovated property is an historical landmark in the heart of the shopping Book it now! Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night Overview | Rates | Map 2.6 miles/4.1 Km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History The Beachcomber is a beachfront resort located in the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. The gracious 126 room property features sweeping views Book it now! 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 Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night Overview | Rates | Map 1.3 miles/2 Km from Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens The Beachcomber is a beachfront resort located in the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. The gracious 126 room property features sweeping views Book it now! 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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 Click on map to see more detail 1 Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night 2 Santa Barbara, California - West Beach Inn-A Coast Hotel from $125 per night 3 Santa Barbara, California - Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara, CA from $135 per night  Hotels nearby   Santa Barbara, California - Hotel Oceana from $156 per night Overview | Rates | Map 0.1 miles/0.1 Km from Sea Center The Beachcomber is a beachfront resort located in the heart of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. The gracious 126 room property features sweeping views Book it now! 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