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Things to Do in Santa Barbara
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Andree Clark Bird Refuge
This peaceful lagoon and its gardens sit north of East Beach... |
Nature Preserves | Santa Barbara |
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Carriage and Western Art Museum
The country's largest collection of old horse-drawn vehicles—painstakingly... |
Museums / Galleries | Santa Barbara |
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El Presidio State Historic Park
Founded in 1782, El Presidio was one of four military strongholds... |
Military Sites | Santa Barbara |
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Karpeles Manuscript Library
Ancient political tracts and old Disney cartoons are among the... |
Libraries | Santa Barbara |
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Montecito
Since the late 1800s the tree-studded hills and valleys of this... |
Towns | Santa Barbara |
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Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
The small office provides maps and other information about Channel... |
Information Centers | Santa Barbara |
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Scenic trails meander through the garden's 78 acres of native... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Santa Barbara |
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Hand-painted tiles and a spiral staircase infuse the courthouse... |
Government Buildings | Santa Barbara |
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Santa Barbara Historical Museum
The historical society's museum exhibits decorative and fine... |
Museums / Galleries | Santa Barbara |
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
California's seafaring history is the focus at this museum. High-tech... |
Museums / Galleries | Santa Barbara |
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
The highlights of this museum's permanent collection include... |
Museums / Galleries | Santa Barbara |
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
The gigantic skeleton of a blue whale greets you at the entrance... |
Museums / Galleries | Santa Barbara |
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Santa Barbara Zoo
The grounds of this smallish zoo are so gorgeous people book... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Santa Barbara |
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Stearns Wharf
Built in 1872, historic Stearns Wharf is Santa Barbara's most... |
Stores / Malls | Santa Barbara |
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Ty Warner Sea Center
A branch of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Santa Barbara |
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