Tourist's Favorite Places to Visit
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A Must... |
Free
tourist maps, directions, local newspapers, post cards, and a great
smile from Annamarie. A friendly place to get Santa Barbara information.
Check out the park and carousel across the street. FREE |
| Mission
Santa Barbara Laguna Street and E. Los Olivos St. 682-4149 |
Not to be missed. Self Guided tour... Founded in 1786. Called the Queen of the Missions. The beautiful Mission has Sunday services and hosts several large community events during the year. Large and Beautiful Rose Gardens Park just across the street. A great place for a picnic or to relax. |
| Santa
Barbara Courthouse 1100 Canada St. 962-6464 |
Called
the most beautiful government building in the USA (unless you have
to go to court there.) Ride up to the clock tower for a great view.
Find out which way the ocean
faces. Daily docent tours at 2:00pm except Sundays. FREE |
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Stearns Wharf |
Built
in 1872.. Drive or walk on the ocean. FREE Parking with ticket
stamp..Shops, Restaurants and wine
tasting(relaxing and beautiful view from the water, 2 for 1 coupons
- wine tasting or Cappuccino) Catch the trolley tour for a 1.5 hour tour of Santa Barbara. |
| Ride the Electric Shuttle | Open air shuttle runs up and down State St. The main drag... and also the beach area.. Costs $.25.. It's just fun.... |
|
Karpeles Manuscript Library |
Amazing
historical documents and items. Off State St. No admission Charged..FREE |
| Alice
Keck Park Park Santa Barbara and Micheltorena Downtown area |
Yes,
her last name is Park and the park is named after her ( local's Secret). A beautiful park with a beautiful choice of landscaping. A pond with turtles and huge Coy. Sometimes a duck or two. Then check out Kid's World. FREE |
| Kid's
World 1400 Santa Barbara St. Downtown Area |
Actually hand built by volunteer people of Santa Barbara. If you have kids, a definite must see. 8,000 sq. ft. playground.. Contains a huge climbing castle, swings, slides, and a kid friendly shark.. Even fun for the adults. FREE |
| Beaches |
Bike Path from East Beach to Ledbetter Beach (2
Miles). Rent rollerblades, bikes, walk or jog.....
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East Beach Near Milpas |
Bath House, Small restaurant, smooth water |
| Ledbetter Beach | West Side of SB. Past the Harbor area. During low tide stroll under the cliffs of Shoreline Park. A beautiful and peaceful walk |
| The Harbor area | The breakwater is a short but beautiful walk. See Santa Barbara from the ocean. A magnificent view of boats ocean and the mountains. Many time dolphins are strolling thru the waters.. Local's Secret, Watch out for breaking waves. New Restaurants to check out. |
| Arroyo
Burro Beach End of Las Positas, turn Right on the left side. Local's Favorite |
Known to Locals as Hendry's Beach,.. Locals favorite for dog walking. There are dogs of all types enjoying their daily walks. Don't worry, most owners carry mutt bags...... Deserted beaches if you walk a ways to the right. Restaurant on the beach |
| Sunday Beach Show | Huge gathering of Local Artists and their Art. Every Sunday from 10:00am. Starts at Stearns wharf and travels towards East Beach. |
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