Santa Barbara has a full menu of must-see historical sites, museums, beaches, and other places to experience
Air Heritage Museum Displays include planes, books, artifacts,and souvenirs from the wars and famous flying aces.
Open 11 am-2pm, FrI-Sun.
601 Firestone Rd. Goleta 683-8936
El Presidio de Santa Barbara Historic Park Founded in 1782, this was Spain92s last governmental outpost built in America. Recent restorations have added to its exhibits and history.
123 E. Canon Perdido 966-9719
Karpeles Manuscript Museum Large collection of prized documents and rare manuscripts.
21 W. Anapamu St. 962-5322
Mission Santa Barbara The tenth of the California missions founded by the Spanish Franciscans was established December 4,1786. Its beautiful setting, unique twin bell towers, lovely facade and glorious rose gardens have earned it the title "Queen of the Missions."
2201 Laguna St. 682-4713
Nature Conservancy Visitor Center Exhibits of natural habitats preserved by the Nature Conservancy.
213 Stearns Wharf 962-9111
Old Spanish Days Carriage Museum Collection of unique Santa Barbara pioneer family carriages, buggies, carts, and stagecoaches.
129 Castillo St. 962-2353
Santa Barbara County Courthouse Spanish/Moorish architecture with murals & paintings make this one of Santa Barbara's most beautiful landmarks. Great views from the clock tower and
free tours 2pm Mon-Sat, 10:30am Mon, Tue & Fri.
1100 Anacapa St. 962-6464
Santa Barbara Historical Museum/Covarrubias Historic Adobe
Built in 1817, the last Mexican Capitol
California was located here.
136 8. De Ia Guerra St. 966-1601
Santa Barbara Museum of Art One of the nation92s premier museums with important holdings of fine art. A superb blend of classical and contemporary art. Special exhibitions through. Out the year explore a variety of themes
1130 State St. 963-4364
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
A nationally renowned museum specializing in California and North American West Coast natural history. Highlights include an Indian Hall with dioramas of prehistoric Indian life in the Santa Barbara area and the giant skeleton of a blue whale
2559 Puesta del Sol Rd. 682-4711
Santa Barbara Zoo and Gardens
Once the site of a palatial estate, the zoo is a delightful refuge in a charming garden setting. It offers botanical gardens, almost 500 animals from around the world (including big cats, elephants, and giraffes), miniature train, children’s playground and snack bar.
500 Ninos Drive. 962-5339
Sea Center Explore the underwater world with full-size models of whales, dolphins, and other sea life, plus touch-tanks with live ocean creatures.
211 Steams Wharf 962-0885
South Coast Railroad Museum Restored railroad station with 400 sq. ft. HO-scale model train layout, and picnic area.
300 N. Los Carneros, Goleta 964-3540
Steams Wharf The oldest operating wharf on the West Coast, complete with shops, restaurants, Nature Conservancy and Sea Center,
located at the very end of State Street. 564-5518
