Mission Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Mission
In the foreground is the fountain of the Old Mission Santa Barbara. This fountain was built in 1806 by the local Chumash Indians under the guidance of the Franciscans and is older than much of the main building which, most recently, had the two towers rebuilt in 1927 following earthquake damage.
The Santa Barbara Mission is known as the “Queen of the Missions” and considered the most beautiful of the 21 built in California. It was patterned after an ancient Latin chapel in pre-Christian Rome. #california #santabarbara #mission #history #architecture
My goal is to visit all the missions along the California coast. Here is the old Santa Barbara Mission (1786). Highly recommend the tour! $9 for adults.
Historic mission with a beautiful view from the Pacific

Tours & day trips

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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 241 reviews
Price is HK$219 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,010 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride

Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,140 per adult
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Water activities

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$697 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$470 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Alameda Park in Santa Barbara is the location for many city-wide celebrations like Summer Solstice and is one of the city's oldest parks. Occupying two blocks in the heart of downtown, it is home to a gazebo as well as the 8,000-square-foot Kids World playground and many rare trees. This view is looking southwest at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church across Anacapa Street, one of the oldest churches in California, dating back to 1782. #SantaBarbara #California #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER

Alameda Park

After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Alameda Park
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(11 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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Santa Barbara Bowl

5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Bowl
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Earl Warren Showgrounds

Catch an event at Earl Warren Showgrounds during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Earl Warren Showgrounds
2017 Spring stroll in Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Top Mission Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Sandpiper Lodge
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 out of 5
2819 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Lemon Tree Inn
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn

2.5 out of 5
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Orange Tree Inn
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
The Upham Hotel
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