santa barbara
Destinations
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SO SANTA BARBARA
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1. Santa Barbara Courthouse This stunning example of Spanish-Moorish architecture, built in 1929 is a National Historic Landmark. Visit the famous mural room, sunken gardens, and take in a panoramic view from the top of the open-air clock tower. 1100 Anacapa Street, 805.568.2220, santabarbaracourthouse.org
2. Old Mission Santa Barbara Founded in 1786, this “Queen of the Missions” occupies a commanding position atop 12 acres overlooking the Pacific and the city. Take a tour and then enjoy a picnic at the adjacent rose gardens. 2201 Laguna Street, 805.682.4713, santabarbaramission.org
3. State Street Located in downtown Santa Barbara, this main street features shopping, outdoor paseos and plazas, fine dining, bars, historic sites, cultural venues, and entertainment. Parking is plentiful and it is a straight shot down to the beach. Bordered by Chapala and Anacapa streets. downtownsb.org
4. Stearns Wharf Built in 1872 for passenger and freight shipping along the south coast, the wooden pier is home to a variety of restaurants, shops and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. State Street and Cabrillo Bloulevard, stearnswharf.org
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fun fact:
The stone work comprising the current day sunken gardens comes from the demolished original building, damaged in the 1925 earthquake.
devotional practice, or puja, in the three native religions of the Indian subcontinent. April 17 August 28, 2016. 1130 State Street, 805.963.4364, sbma.net
5. The Funk Zone A “funky” mix of historical marine
8. Santa Barbara Zoo Located on 30 acres of lush
structures, industrial lots, and old houses where artists, cafes, wineries, microbreweries, museums and other independent businesses converge to create a unique district. Located between State St. and Garden St., and Montecito St. to Cabrillo Blvd. funkzone.net
botanic gardens, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the zoo is home to 146 species of mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects. More than 500 animals are exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats. 500 Ninos Drive, 805.962.5339, sbzoo.org
6. The Harbor Enjoy some of the best views of the waterfront, city and mountains and try the fresh catch of the day at one of the resident restaurants. Check out the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum or take a stroll along the breakwater. 113 Harbor Way, 805.962.8404, santabarbaraca.gov
9. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
7. Santa Barbara Museum of Art Regarded as one of southern California’s finest art museums, featuring nationally recognized collections and special exhibitions, as well as a permanent collection that includes more than 27,000 works of art. Don’t miss the summer exhibition, Puja and Piety, which celebrates the complexity of South Asian representation and iconography by examining the relationship between aesthetic expression and the
Founded in 1916 and housed in beautiful Spanish Revival-style buildings, along the oakstudded Mission Creek, the museum has over 3.5 million artifacts and specimens in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, vertebrate and invertebrate biology, geology and paleontology. 2559 Puesta del Sol.
10. Santa Barbara Historical Museum Located in the heart of historic downtown, in the El Pueblo Viejo District, the collection includes relics from Chumash, Spanish, Mexican, Yankee and Chinese cultures, as well as artifacts and textiles that date back to the 15th century. 136 East De la Guerra Street, 805.966.1601, santabarbaramuseum.com
BEACH BOUND For a complete listing of area parks and beaches go to: santabarbraca.gov or countyofsb.org EAST BEACH Play volleyball, hit the playground, or grab a bite at the East Beach Grill. 1400 Cabrillo Blvd.
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DINING & DESTINATIONS
WEST BEACH Launch a kayak, go stand-up paddle boarding or windsurfing. 299 West Carbillo Blvd.
LEADBETTER Learn to surf on the mellow waves that roll in below the cliffs. Shoreline Dr. and Loma Alta.
BUTTERFLY Take in a romantic sunset at this west-facing beach, across from the Four Seasons Biltmore in Montecito. 1260 Channel Drive.
SPRING/SUMMER 2016