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1

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Here, guests will admire one of the oldest structures in California. Built in 1782 of Adobe brick, the Presidio includes original rooms, soldiers gardens, a chapel, and re-creations of everyday objects of the 18th century. Guests will learn how the buildings were constructed only from materials of the surrounding countryside, and get a chance to imagine life in the far-reaches of the once great Spanish Empire.

2

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Constructed in 1964 of Adobe brick, the museum is a classic example of early California-style architecture. The museum contains many excellent exhibits on local history, including painting and a collection of etchings. The courtyard also features two adobe structures dating from 1817 and a gift shop, and is an excellent spot for pictures. Guests can enter to explore the exhibits if they choose.

3

City Hall

Constructed before the 1925 earthquake, in 1923, Santa Barbara’s City Hall is an early monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement. The building is decorated with hand-painted tiles, and has arches which extend over the sidewalk. In front, there is a large California Pepper Tree, which is a city landmark. City Hall, along with Casa de la Guerra and the News-Press Building, face Plaza de la Guerra, the ceremonial heart of the city.

4

Casa de la Guerra

Constructed in 1819 by Don Jose de la Guerra, fifth Comandante of the Presidio, as both a mansion for his family and a center for his business, this adobe remains just as impressive as it did back in the day. It was a center of cultural and political activities, back when Santa Barbara was simply a few adobes grouped around the Presidio. Today, it remains a centerpiece of the town, hosting the Fiesta celebrations each summer. It is open for visitors on the weekends.

5

El Paseo Building

The construction of El Paseo, from 1922-29, was the first major step in converting the architecture of Santa Barbara from Eastern US main street to Hispanic Pueblo. We will wander through the quaint passageways, visit the romantic courtyard, and meander down the famous “Street in Spain,” before emerging onto State St. proper. Great spot for pictures.

6

The Historic La Arcada Courtyard

As we stroll up State St., the principal avenue of Santa Barbara, will will enter the pleasant courtyards of the La Arcada building. This tiled paseo wanders past quaint shops and restaurants through the center of the block, which will lead us to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. On the way, enjoy the quirky bronze statues, second-story arches bridges, and fountain filled with live turtles!

7

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

The beauty and architectural significance of this building cannot be overstated. The most important 20th century building in all of Santa Barbara, it is only second to the Mission in significance, and can be considered the public monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement in the United States. We will observe all the wonders the courthouse has to offer, from the great Roman triumphal arch flanked by stone statues on its front facade, to its hand-carved column capitals and painted tiles throughout. Once restrictions ease, we will journey inside, visit the stunning mural room, and climb the stairs or take the elevator up the clock tower for a 360 degree view of the entire town!

8

Santa Barbara Public Library

With different parts of the structure dating from 1917, 1925, and 1930, the Santa Barbara Public Library is an impressive structure, directly across the street from the courthouse. As we walk down Anapamu St, we can admire the detailed stone sculptures which surround the main doorways.

9

The Granada Theatre

The Granada Theatre stands out as a city landmark for many reasons; for one, it is the tallest building in the entire city of Santa Barbara, built in 1924 before the 60ft height ordinance. Additionally, its upper floors are decorated in stunning glazed terra cotta. Hopefully, after restrictions ease, we will be able to journey inside once more to marvel at the wonderfully restored theatre space.

10

Arlington Theatre

Another architectural marvel of downtown Santa Barbara, the Arligton theatre, with its tower that shoots above the surrounding skyline, and arched paseo at ground level, is a pleasant place to sit in the shade. Inside the building, the theatre space itself is rather stunning: it was built to feel like the town square of a Spanish Village. Lined with fake, 3-dimensional building facades, and with a vaulted roof painted with stars, this effect is achieved quite well.

11

Alameda Park

Set out in 1850 for public space, the Alameda parks of today still play a central role to downtown life, hosting events during the Summer Solstice and Earth Day celebrations annually. Planted with a variety of trees brought from abroad, from redwoods to East African Fern Pines. One of the blocks contains a bandstand from the 1880’s, while the other contains an extensive playground dubbed “Kids’ World.” The third block of parks was once home to the internationally famous Mirasol Hotel, but, after the building was badly damaged in a fire in 1966, the entire space was converted into a stunning botanical garden, replete with a duck pond and rare flowering trees.

12

Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

Once home to the famous El Mirasol Hotel, this entire square block is now a stunning garden home to a butterfly meadow that attracts monarchs, a running creek with stepping stones, and a massive Australian Fig tree that provides a shady area overlooking a duck pond with live turtles!

13

Santa Barbara Main Post Office

A fascinating blend of Streamline Moderne and Spanish elements, the Santa Barbara Post Office is a fun building to see. The building incorporates sculptures, both within and without.

14

Lobero Theatre

Built in 1924 by esteemed architect George Washington Smith, the Lobero Theatre is an important city landmark. This site has operated as a theatrical space since 1873, when Italian immigrant Jose Lobero opened Southern California’s first opera house here. If restrictions ease, we can go inside and admire the painted vaulted ceiling.

15

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Here, guests will admire one of the oldest structures in California. Built in 1782 of Adobe brick, the Presidio includes original rooms, soldiers gardens, a chapel, and re-creations of everyday objects of the 18th century. Guests will learn how the buildings were constructed only from materials of the surrounding countryside, and get a chance to imagine life in the far-reaches of the once great Spanish Empire.

16

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Constructed in 1964 of Adobe brick, the museum is a classic example of early California-style architecture. The museum contains many excellent exhibits on local history, including painting and a collection of etchings. The courtyard also features two adobe structures dating from 1817 and a gift shop, and is an excellent spot for pictures. Guests can enter to explore the exhibits if they choose.

17

City Hall

Constructed before the 1925 earthquake, in 1923, Santa Barbara’s City Hall is an early monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement. The building is decorated with hand-painted tiles, and has arches which extend over the sidewalk. In front, there is a large California Pepper Tree, which is a city landmark. City Hall, along with Casa de la Guerra and the News-Press Building, face Plaza de la Guerra, the ceremonial heart of the city.

18

Casa de la Guerra

Constructed in 1819 by Don Jose de la Guerra, fifth Comandante of the Presidio, as both a mansion for his family and a center for his business, this adobe remains just as impressive as it did back in the day. It was a center of cultural and political activities, back when Santa Barbara was simply a few adobes grouped around the Presidio. Today, it remains a centerpiece of the town, hosting the Fiesta celebrations each summer. It is open for visitors on the weekends.

19

El Paseo Building

The construction of El Paseo, from 1922-29, was the first major step in converting the architecture of Santa Barbara from Eastern US main street to Hispanic Pueblo. We will wander through the quaint passageways, visit the romantic courtyard, and meander down the famous “Street in Spain,” before emerging onto State St. proper. Great spot for pictures.

20

The Historic La Arcada Courtyard

As we stroll up State St., the principal avenue of Santa Barbara, will will enter the pleasant courtyards of the La Arcada building. This tiled paseo wanders past quaint shops and restaurants through the center of the block, which will lead us to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. On the way, enjoy the quirky bronze statues, second-story arches bridges, and fountain filled with live turtles!

21

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

The beauty and architectural significance of this building cannot be overstated. The most important 20th century building in all of Santa Barbara, it is only second to the Mission in significance, and can be considered the public monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement in the United States. We will observe all the wonders the courthouse has to offer, from the great Roman triumphal arch flanked by stone statues on its front facade, to its hand-carved column capitals and painted tiles throughout. Once restrictions ease, we will journey inside, visit the stunning mural room, and climb the stairs or take the elevator up the clock tower for a 360 degree view of the entire town!

22

Santa Barbara Public Library

With different parts of the structure dating from 1917, 1925, and 1930, the Santa Barbara Public Library is an impressive structure, directly across the street from the courthouse. As we walk down Anapamu St, we can admire the detailed stone sculptures which surround the main doorways.

23

The Granada Theatre

The Granada Theatre stands out as a city landmark for many reasons; for one, it is the tallest building in the entire city of Santa Barbara, built in 1924 before the 60ft height ordinance. Additionally, its upper floors are decorated in stunning glazed terra cotta. Hopefully, after restrictions ease, we will be able to journey inside once more to marvel at the wonderfully restored theatre space.

24

Arlington Theatre

Another architectural marvel of downtown Santa Barbara, the Arligton theatre, with its tower that shoots above the surrounding skyline, and arched paseo at ground level, is a pleasant place to sit in the shade. Inside the building, the theatre space itself is rather stunning: it was built to feel like the town square of a Spanish Village. Lined with fake, 3-dimensional building facades, and with a vaulted roof painted with stars, this effect is achieved quite well.

25

Alameda Park

Set out in 1850 for public space, the Alameda parks of today still play a central role to downtown life, hosting events during the Summer Solstice and Earth Day celebrations annually. Planted with a variety of trees brought from abroad, from redwoods to East African Fern Pines. One of the blocks contains a bandstand from the 1880’s, while the other contains an extensive playground dubbed “Kids’ World.” The third block of parks was once home to the internationally famous Mirasol Hotel, but, after the building was badly damaged in a fire in 1966, the entire space was converted into a stunning botanical garden, replete with a duck pond and rare flowering trees.

26

Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

Once home to the famous El Mirasol Hotel, this entire square block is now a stunning garden home to a butterfly meadow that attracts monarchs, a running creek with stepping stones, and a massive Australian Fig tree that provides a shady area overlooking a duck pond with live turtles!

27

Santa Barbara Main Post Office

A fascinating blend of Streamline Moderne and Spanish elements, the Santa Barbara Post Office is a fun building to see. The building incorporates sculptures, both within and without.

28

Lobero Theatre

Built in 1924 by esteemed architect George Washington Smith, the Lobero Theatre is an important city landmark. This site has operated as a theatrical space since 1873, when Italian immigrant Jose Lobero opened Southern California’s first opera house here. If restrictions ease, we can go inside and admire the painted vaulted ceiling.

29

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Here, guests will admire one of the oldest structures in California. Built in 1782 of Adobe brick, the Presidio includes original rooms, soldiers gardens, a chapel, and re-creations of everyday objects of the 18th century. Guests will learn how the buildings were constructed only from materials of the surrounding countryside, and get a chance to imagine life in the far-reaches of the once great Spanish Empire.

30

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Constructed in 1964 of Adobe brick, the museum is a classic example of early California-style architecture. The museum contains many excellent exhibits on local history, including painting and a collection of etchings. The courtyard also features two adobe structures dating from 1817 and a gift shop, and is an excellent spot for pictures. Guests can enter to explore the exhibits if they choose.

31

City Hall

Constructed before the 1925 earthquake, in 1923, Santa Barbara’s City Hall is an early monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement. The building is decorated with hand-painted tiles, and has arches which extend over the sidewalk. In front, there is a large California Pepper Tree, which is a city landmark. City Hall, along with Casa de la Guerra and the News-Press Building, face Plaza de la Guerra, the ceremonial heart of the city.

32

Casa de la Guerra

Constructed in 1819 by Don Jose de la Guerra, fifth Comandante of the Presidio, as both a mansion for his family and a center for his business, this adobe remains just as impressive as it did back in the day. It was a center of cultural and political activities, back when Santa Barbara was simply a few adobes grouped around the Presidio. Today, it remains a centerpiece of the town, hosting the Fiesta celebrations each summer. It is open for visitors on the weekends.

33

El Paseo Building

The construction of El Paseo, from 1922-29, was the first major step in converting the architecture of Santa Barbara from Eastern US main street to Hispanic Pueblo. We will wander through the quaint passageways, visit the romantic courtyard, and meander down the famous “Street in Spain,” before emerging onto State St. proper. Great spot for pictures.

34

The Historic La Arcada Courtyard

As we stroll up State St., the principal avenue of Santa Barbara, will will enter the pleasant courtyards of the La Arcada building. This tiled paseo wanders past quaint shops and restaurants through the center of the block, which will lead us to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. On the way, enjoy the quirky bronze statues, second-story arches bridges, and fountain filled with live turtles!

35

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

The beauty and architectural significance of this building cannot be overstated. The most important 20th century building in all of Santa Barbara, it is only second to the Mission in significance, and can be considered the public monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement in the United States. We will observe all the wonders the courthouse has to offer, from the great Roman triumphal arch flanked by stone statues on its front facade, to its hand-carved column capitals and painted tiles throughout. Once restrictions ease, we will journey inside, visit the stunning mural room, and climb the stairs or take the elevator up the clock tower for a 360 degree view of the entire town!

36

Santa Barbara Public Library

With different parts of the structure dating from 1917, 1925, and 1930, the Santa Barbara Public Library is an impressive structure, directly across the street from the courthouse. As we walk down Anapamu St, we can admire the detailed stone sculptures which surround the main doorways.

37

The Granada Theatre

The Granada Theatre stands out as a city landmark for many reasons; for one, it is the tallest building in the entire city of Santa Barbara, built in 1924 before the 60ft height ordinance. Additionally, its upper floors are decorated in stunning glazed terra cotta. Hopefully, after restrictions ease, we will be able to journey inside once more to marvel at the wonderfully restored theatre space.

38

Arlington Theatre

Another architectural marvel of downtown Santa Barbara, the Arligton theatre, with its tower that shoots above the surrounding skyline, and arched paseo at ground level, is a pleasant place to sit in the shade. Inside the building, the theatre space itself is rather stunning: it was built to feel like the town square of a Spanish Village. Lined with fake, 3-dimensional building facades, and with a vaulted roof painted with stars, this effect is achieved quite well.

39

Alameda Park

Set out in 1850 for public space, the Alameda parks of today still play a central role to downtown life, hosting events during the Summer Solstice and Earth Day celebrations annually. Planted with a variety of trees brought from abroad, from redwoods to East African Fern Pines. One of the blocks contains a bandstand from the 1880’s, while the other contains an extensive playground dubbed “Kids’ World.” The third block of parks was once home to the internationally famous Mirasol Hotel, but, after the building was badly damaged in a fire in 1966, the entire space was converted into a stunning botanical garden, replete with a duck pond and rare flowering trees.

40

Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

Once home to the famous El Mirasol Hotel, this entire square block is now a stunning garden home to a butterfly meadow that attracts monarchs, a running creek with stepping stones, and a massive Australian Fig tree that provides a shady area overlooking a duck pond with live turtles!

41

Santa Barbara Main Post Office

A fascinating blend of Streamline Moderne and Spanish elements, the Santa Barbara Post Office is a fun building to see. The building incorporates sculptures, both within and without.

42

Lobero Theatre

Built in 1924 by esteemed architect George Washington Smith, the Lobero Theatre is an important city landmark. This site has operated as a theatrical space since 1873, when Italian immigrant Jose Lobero opened Southern California’s first opera house here. If restrictions ease, we can go inside and admire the painted vaulted ceiling.

43

Государственный исторический парк Эль-Президио-де-Санта-Барбара

Здесь гости смогут полюбоваться одним из старейших сооружений Калифорнии. Построенный в 1782 году из сырцового кирпича, Пресидио включает в себя оригинальные комнаты, солдатские сады, часовню и воссоздание предметов быта 18 века. Гости узнают, как строились здания только из материалов окружающей местности, и получат возможность представить себе жизнь в отдаленных уголках некогда великой Испанской империи.

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Исторический музей Санта-Барбары

Построенный в 1964 году из саманного кирпича, музей является классическим образцом ранней архитектуры в калифорнийском стиле. В музее много прекрасных экспонатов по местной истории, в том числе живопись и коллекция гравюр. Во дворе также есть две глинобитные постройки 1817 года и сувенирный магазин, и это отличное место для фотографий. Гости могут войти, чтобы осмотреть экспонаты, если они того пожелают.

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Мэрия

Построенная до землетрясения 1925 года, в 1923 году, ратуша Санта-Барбары является ранним памятником испанскому колониальному движению возрождения. Здание украшено плиткой с ручной росписью и имеет арки, выходящие за пределы тротуара. Впереди большое калифорнийское перечное дерево, которое является достопримечательностью города. Ратуша вместе с Каса-де-ла-Герра и зданием News-Press выходят на площадь Пласа-де-ла-Герра, церемониальное сердце города.

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Каса-де-ла-Герра

Построенный в 1819 году доном Хосе де ла Герра, пятым команданте Пресидио, как особняк для его семьи и как центр его бизнеса, этот саман остается таким же впечатляющим, как и в те дни. Это был центр культурной и политической деятельности, когда Санта-Барбара представляла собой просто несколько глинобитных домов, сгруппированных вокруг Пресидио. Сегодня он остается центральной частью города, где каждое лето проводятся празднования Фиесты. Он открыт для посетителей по выходным.

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Эль Пасео Билдинг

Строительство Эль-Пасео в 1922-29 годах было первым важным шагом в преобразовании архитектуры Санта-Барбары из главной улицы восточной части США в латиноамериканское Пуэбло. Мы прогуляемся по причудливым проходам, побываем в романтическом дворике и прогуляемся по знаменитой «улице в Испании», прежде чем выйти на улицу Стейт-стрит. Отличное место для фотографий.

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Исторический двор Ла Аркада

Когда мы прогуляемся по Стейт-стрит, главному проспекту Санта-Барбары, мы попадем в уютные дворики здания Ла Аркада. Этот выложенный плиткой проспект проходит мимо причудливых магазинов и ресторанов через центр квартала, который приведет нас к зданию суда округа Санта-Барбара. По пути наслаждайтесь причудливыми бронзовыми статуями, арочными мостами второго этажа и фонтаном, наполненным живыми черепахами!

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Здание суда округа Санта-Барбара

Красоту и архитектурное значение этого здания невозможно переоценить. Самое важное здание 20-го века во всей Санта-Барбаре, оно уступает только миссии по значимости и может считаться общественным памятником движению испанского колониального возрождения в Соединенных Штатах. Мы увидим все чудеса, которые может предложить здание суда, от великой римской триумфальной арки, окруженной каменными статуями на переднем фасаде, до капителей колонн ручной работы и расписных изразцов повсюду. Как только ограничения снимут, мы отправимся внутрь, посетим потрясающую комнату с фресками и поднимемся по лестнице или поднимемся на лифте на башню с часами, чтобы увидеть 360-градусный обзор всего города!

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Публичная библиотека Санта-Барбары

Публичная библиотека Санта-Барбары с различными частями здания, датируемыми 1917, 1925 и 1930 годами, представляет собой впечатляющее сооружение, расположенное прямо через дорогу от здания суда. Прогуливаясь по улице Анапаму, мы можем полюбоваться детализированными каменными скульптурами, окружающими главные дверные проемы.

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Театр Гранады

Гранадский театр выделяется как достопримечательность города по многим причинам; во-первых, это самое высокое здание во всем городе Санта-Барбара, построенное в 1924 году до принятия постановления о высоте 60 футов. Кроме того, его верхние этажи украшены великолепной глазурованной терракотой. Надеемся, что после снятия ограничений мы сможем еще раз отправиться внутрь, чтобы полюбоваться чудесно отреставрированным театральным пространством.

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Арлингтонский театр

Еще одно архитектурное чудо центра Санта-Барбары, театр Арлигтон, с его башней, которая возвышается над окружающим горизонтом, и арочным пасео на уровне земли - приятное место, чтобы посидеть в тени. Внутри здания само театральное пространство довольно ошеломляющее: оно было построено так, чтобы ощущаться как городская площадь испанской деревни. С фальшивыми трехмерными фасадами зданий и сводчатой крышей, расписанной звездами, этот эффект достигается довольно хорошо.

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Аламеда Парк

Основанные в 1850 году для общественных мест, парки Аламеда сегодня по-прежнему играют центральную роль в жизни города, ежегодно проводя мероприятия во время празднования летнего солнцестояния и Дня Земли. Засажен различными деревьями, привезенными из-за границы, от секвойи до восточноафриканских папоротниковых сосен. В одном из блоков находится эстрада 1880-х годов, а в другом — обширная игровая площадка, получившая название «Детский мир». Третий блок парков когда-то был домом для всемирно известного отеля Mirasol, но после того, как здание сильно пострадало во время пожара в 1966 году, все пространство было преобразовано в потрясающий ботанический сад, изобилующий прудом с утками и редкими цветущими деревьями.

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Мемориальные сады парка Элис Кек

Когда-то здесь располагался знаменитый отель El Mirasol, а сейчас весь этот квадратный квартал представляет собой потрясающий сад с лугом бабочек, который привлекает монархов, текущим ручьем со ступеньками и массивным австралийским фиговым деревом, создающим тенистый уголок с видом на утиный пруд с живые черепашки!

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Главное почтовое отделение Санта-Барбары

Почтовое отделение Санта-Барбары, представляющее собой увлекательное сочетание модернистского модерна и испанских элементов, представляет собой забавное здание. В здании есть скульптуры как внутри, так и снаружи.

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Театр Лоберо

Театр Лоберо, построенный в 1924 году уважаемым архитектором Джорджем Вашингтоном Смитом, является важной достопримечательностью города. Это место работает как театральное пространство с 1873 года, когда итальянский иммигрант Хосе Лоберо открыл здесь первый оперный театр в Южной Калифорнии. Если ограничения снимут, мы сможем зайти внутрь и полюбоваться расписным сводчатым потолком.

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El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Here, guests will admire one of the oldest structures in California. Built in 1782 of Adobe brick, the Presidio includes original rooms, soldiers gardens, a chapel, and re-creations of everyday objects of the 18th century. Guests will learn how the buildings were constructed only from materials of the surrounding countryside, and get a chance to imagine life in the far-reaches of the once great Spanish Empire.

58

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Constructed in 1964 of Adobe brick, the museum is a classic example of early California-style architecture. The museum contains many excellent exhibits on local history, including painting and a collection of etchings. The courtyard also features two adobe structures dating from 1817 and a gift shop, and is an excellent spot for pictures. Guests can enter to explore the exhibits if they choose.

59

City Hall

Constructed before the 1925 earthquake, in 1923, Santa Barbara’s City Hall is an early monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement. The building is decorated with hand-painted tiles, and has arches which extend over the sidewalk. In front, there is a large California Pepper Tree, which is a city landmark. City Hall, along with Casa de la Guerra and the News-Press Building, face Plaza de la Guerra, the ceremonial heart of the city.

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Casa de la Guerra

Constructed in 1819 by Don Jose de la Guerra, fifth Comandante of the Presidio, as both a mansion for his family and a center for his business, this adobe remains just as impressive as it did back in the day. It was a center of cultural and political activities, back when Santa Barbara was simply a few adobes grouped around the Presidio. Today, it remains a centerpiece of the town, hosting the Fiesta celebrations each summer. It is open for visitors on the weekends.

61

El Paseo Building

The construction of El Paseo, from 1922-29, was the first major step in converting the architecture of Santa Barbara from Eastern US main street to Hispanic Pueblo. We will wander through the quaint passageways, visit the romantic courtyard, and meander down the famous “Street in Spain,” before emerging onto State St. proper. Great spot for pictures.

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The Historic La Arcada Courtyard

As we stroll up State St., the principal avenue of Santa Barbara, will will enter the pleasant courtyards of the La Arcada building. This tiled paseo wanders past quaint shops and restaurants through the center of the block, which will lead us to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. On the way, enjoy the quirky bronze statues, second-story arches bridges, and fountain filled with live turtles!

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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

The beauty and architectural significance of this building cannot be overstated. The most important 20th century building in all of Santa Barbara, it is only second to the Mission in significance, and can be considered the public monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement in the United States. We will observe all the wonders the courthouse has to offer, from the great Roman triumphal arch flanked by stone statues on its front facade, to its hand-carved column capitals and painted tiles throughout. Once restrictions ease, we will journey inside, visit the stunning mural room, and climb the stairs or take the elevator up the clock tower for a 360 degree view of the entire town!

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Santa Barbara Public Library

With different parts of the structure dating from 1917, 1925, and 1930, the Santa Barbara Public Library is an impressive structure, directly across the street from the courthouse. As we walk down Anapamu St, we can admire the detailed stone sculptures which surround the main doorways.

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The Granada Theatre

The Granada Theatre stands out as a city landmark for many reasons; for one, it is the tallest building in the entire city of Santa Barbara, built in 1924 before the 60ft height ordinance. Additionally, its upper floors are decorated in stunning glazed terra cotta. Hopefully, after restrictions ease, we will be able to journey inside once more to marvel at the wonderfully restored theatre space.

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Arlington Theatre

Another architectural marvel of downtown Santa Barbara, the Arligton theatre, with its tower that shoots above the surrounding skyline, and arched paseo at ground level, is a pleasant place to sit in the shade. Inside the building, the theatre space itself is rather stunning: it was built to feel like the town square of a Spanish Village. Lined with fake, 3-dimensional building facades, and with a vaulted roof painted with stars, this effect is achieved quite well.

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Alameda Park

Set out in 1850 for public space, the Alameda parks of today still play a central role to downtown life, hosting events during the Summer Solstice and Earth Day celebrations annually. Planted with a variety of trees brought from abroad, from redwoods to East African Fern Pines. One of the blocks contains a bandstand from the 1880’s, while the other contains an extensive playground dubbed “Kids’ World.” The third block of parks was once home to the internationally famous Mirasol Hotel, but, after the building was badly damaged in a fire in 1966, the entire space was converted into a stunning botanical garden, replete with a duck pond and rare flowering trees.

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Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

Once home to the famous El Mirasol Hotel, this entire square block is now a stunning garden home to a butterfly meadow that attracts monarchs, a running creek with stepping stones, and a massive Australian Fig tree that provides a shady area overlooking a duck pond with live turtles!

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Santa Barbara Main Post Office

A fascinating blend of Streamline Moderne and Spanish elements, the Santa Barbara Post Office is a fun building to see. The building incorporates sculptures, both within and without.

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Lobero Theatre

Built in 1924 by esteemed architect George Washington Smith, the Lobero Theatre is an important city landmark. This site has operated as a theatrical space since 1873, when Italian immigrant Jose Lobero opened Southern California’s first opera house here. If restrictions ease, we can go inside and admire the painted vaulted ceiling.

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El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Here, guests will admire one of the oldest structures in California. Built in 1782 of Adobe brick, the Presidio includes original rooms, soldiers gardens, a chapel, and re-creations of everyday objects of the 18th century. Guests will learn how the buildings were constructed only from materials of the surrounding countryside, and get a chance to imagine life in the far-reaches of the once great Spanish Empire.

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Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Constructed in 1964 of Adobe brick, the museum is a classic example of early California-style architecture. The museum contains many excellent exhibits on local history, including painting and a collection of etchings. The courtyard also features two adobe structures dating from 1817 and a gift shop, and is an excellent spot for pictures. Guests can enter to explore the exhibits if they choose.

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City Hall

Constructed before the 1925 earthquake, in 1923, Santa Barbara’s City Hall is an early monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement. The building is decorated with hand-painted tiles, and has arches which extend over the sidewalk. In front, there is a large California Pepper Tree, which is a city landmark. City Hall, along with Casa de la Guerra and the News-Press Building, face Plaza de la Guerra, the ceremonial heart of the city.

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Casa de la Guerra

Constructed in 1819 by Don Jose de la Guerra, fifth Comandante of the Presidio, as both a mansion for his family and a center for his business, this adobe remains just as impressive as it did back in the day. It was a center of cultural and political activities, back when Santa Barbara was simply a few adobes grouped around the Presidio. Today, it remains a centerpiece of the town, hosting the Fiesta celebrations each summer. It is open for visitors on the weekends.

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El Paseo Building

The construction of El Paseo, from 1922-29, was the first major step in converting the architecture of Santa Barbara from Eastern US main street to Hispanic Pueblo. We will wander through the quaint passageways, visit the romantic courtyard, and meander down the famous “Street in Spain,” before emerging onto State St. proper. Great spot for pictures.

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The Historic La Arcada Courtyard

As we stroll up State St., the principal avenue of Santa Barbara, will will enter the pleasant courtyards of the La Arcada building. This tiled paseo wanders past quaint shops and restaurants through the center of the block, which will lead us to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. On the way, enjoy the quirky bronze statues, second-story arches bridges, and fountain filled with live turtles!

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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

The beauty and architectural significance of this building cannot be overstated. The most important 20th century building in all of Santa Barbara, it is only second to the Mission in significance, and can be considered the public monument to the Spanish Colonial Revival movement in the United States. We will observe all the wonders the courthouse has to offer, from the great Roman triumphal arch flanked by stone statues on its front facade, to its hand-carved column capitals and painted tiles throughout. Once restrictions ease, we will journey inside, visit the stunning mural room, and climb the stairs or take the elevator up the clock tower for a 360 degree view of the entire town!

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Santa Barbara Public Library

With different parts of the structure dating from 1917, 1925, and 1930, the Santa Barbara Public Library is an impressive structure, directly across the street from the courthouse. As we walk down Anapamu St, we can admire the detailed stone sculptures which surround the main doorways.

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The Granada Theatre

The Granada Theatre stands out as a city landmark for many reasons; for one, it is the tallest building in the entire city of Santa Barbara, built in 1924 before the 60ft height ordinance. Additionally, its upper floors are decorated in stunning glazed terra cotta. Hopefully, after restrictions ease, we will be able to journey inside once more to marvel at the wonderfully restored theatre space.

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Arlington Theatre

Another architectural marvel of downtown Santa Barbara, the Arligton theatre, with its tower that shoots above the surrounding skyline, and arched paseo at ground level, is a pleasant place to sit in the shade. Inside the building, the theatre space itself is rather stunning: it was built to feel like the town square of a Spanish Village. Lined with fake, 3-dimensional building facades, and with a vaulted roof painted with stars, this effect is achieved quite well.

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Alameda Park

Set out in 1850 for public space, the Alameda parks of today still play a central role to downtown life, hosting events during the Summer Solstice and Earth Day celebrations annually. Planted with a variety of trees brought from abroad, from redwoods to East African Fern Pines. One of the blocks contains a bandstand from the 1880’s, while the other contains an extensive playground dubbed “Kids’ World.” The third block of parks was once home to the internationally famous Mirasol Hotel, but, after the building was badly damaged in a fire in 1966, the entire space was converted into a stunning botanical garden, replete with a duck pond and rare flowering trees.

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Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

Once home to the famous El Mirasol Hotel, this entire square block is now a stunning garden home to a butterfly meadow that attracts monarchs, a running creek with stepping stones, and a massive Australian Fig tree that provides a shady area overlooking a duck pond with live turtles!

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Santa Barbara Main Post Office

A fascinating blend of Streamline Moderne and Spanish elements, the Santa Barbara Post Office is a fun building to see. The building incorporates sculptures, both within and without.

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Lobero Theatre

Built in 1924 by esteemed architect George Washington Smith, the Lobero Theatre is an important city landmark. This site has operated as a theatrical space since 1873, when Italian immigrant Jose Lobero opened Southern California’s first opera house here. If restrictions ease, we can go inside and admire the painted vaulted ceiling.

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