Sights & Attractions in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast

Top Attractions

Name	Category	Location

El Presidio State Historic Park Founded in 1782, El Presidio was one of four military strongholds...	Military Sites	Santa Barbara

Mission Santa Barbara Widely referred to as the "Queen of Missions," this is one of...	Religious Sites	Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Scenic trails meander through the garden's 78 acres of native...	Gardens / Arboretums	Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Hand-painted tiles and a spiral staircase infuse the courthouse...	Government Buildings	Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Museum of Art The highlights of this museum's permanent collection include...	Museums / Galleries	Santa Barbara


Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History The gigantic skeleton of a blue whale greets you at the entrance...	Museums / Galleries	Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Zoo The grounds of this smallish zoo are so gorgeous people book...	Zoos / Aquariums	Santa Barbara

Stearns Wharf Built in 1872, Stearns Wharf is Santa Barbara's most visited...	Stores / Malls	Santa Barbara

Ty Warner Sea Center A branch of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the...	Zoos / Aquariums	Santa Barbara
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