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El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park  Founded April 21, 1782, the Santa Barbara Royal Presidio was the last in a chain of four military fortresses built by the Spanish along the coast of Alta California, then a wilderness frontier.

La Purisima Mission:  La Purisima Mission was the eleventh mission of the twenty-one Spanish Missions established in what became California.  Located in Buellton, the mission is open for self-guided tours seven days a week.

Santa Barbara Botanical Garden  Dedicated to research, education and conservation, and display of California native plants.
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a place of beauty and serenity, of education, research and conservation, of history and stewardship. We welcome you to visit and enjoy our exquisite exhibits of California native plants set in beautifully designed landscapes.

Santa Barbara County Historic Courthouse  "For almost 160 years this site has been the home of local government and a place of civic pride and celebration. Visitor's from around the world come to see the courthouse, mural room and grounds. Hundreds get married in the Mural Room or on the Garden, every year...."

Santa Barbara Historical Museum  The Museum, constructed in 1965 by the Santa Barbara Historical Society which was founded in 1932, has spent over three decades exhibiting the city's artistic and cultural heritage.  Touring the Historical Museum enables visitors to see a wide array of unique artifacts, photographs, furnishings and textiles dating from the 15th century.
 

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum  Young visitors and their families are invited to participate in a medley of maritime activities on the first and third Saturdays of the month throughout the summer. Saturdays for Kids provides children the opportunity to explore the local waterfront in a variety of ways ranging from participating in sea chantey sing-a-longs and Chumash crafts to getting one's sea legs on the Double Dolphin!

Santa Barbara Wharf: Take a short stroll out over the Pacific Ocean and savor the sensory experiences of California's oldest working wharf.  Outstanding restaurants, whale-watching, specialty shops, beautiful view...

Santa Barbara Zoo  With 30 acres and over 500 animals, many guests spend a half day meandering the grounds, taking in the Pacific Ocean views, and enjoying a picnic lunch or dinner after visiting the animals.

Wilding Art Museum  The Wildling Art Museum, located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, is an educational institution dedicated to presenting art of America’s wilderness so participants of all ages gain a greater appreciation of the art and a better understanding of the importance of preserving our natural heritage.

WineCountry.Com  Visit Santa Barbara County wine country and taste wine to your heart's content!  Click here to get great tips and info on wine, food, travel and much more!