Franceschi Park, Santa Barbara

Name: Franceschi Park
Address: 1501 Franceschi Rd, Santa Barbara, United States

#9 among attractions in Santa Barbara

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Franceschi Park is a 15.78-acre public park located at the intersection of Mission Ridge Road and Franceschi Road within the colloquially renown "Riviera" neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California. It is situated at an approximate elevation of 800 ft above sea level, some 2 mi from the coast. Mission Ridge Road divides the park into the northerly upper park, and the southerly lower park. Endowed with an elevated southerly orientation, the upper park offers visitors a clear panoramic view of the City of Santa Barbara's coastline and the Channel Islands. The site hosts a small picnic area, a large patio that serves as a group picnic area, restrooms, some trails, and a parking lot; and further serves as a resource for the pioneering horticultural work undertaken by Italian horticulturalist Dr. Francesco Franceschi. ()

Elevation: 594 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°26'22"N, 119°41'42"W

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1501 Franceschi RdRivieraSanta Barbara United States

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Franceschi Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.

1.2 miS
Museum, History museum
Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history that has shaped this picturesque coastal city. Located in the city’s historic district, this museum is a treasure trove for those eager...
1.1 miW
18th-century mission and Catholic church
Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
28 min walk • Mission Santa Barbara stands as a beacon of California's rich colonial history, nestled in the picturesque city of Santa Barbara. This Catholic church, revered for its distinctive Spanish Colonial architecture, has been a pivotal landmark since its consecration in 1820.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara
32 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Santa Barbara, California, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is a cultural gem that attracts art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Established in 1941, this museum has become an integral part of the city's cultural landscape...
1.3 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara
33 min walk • The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums are a private collection of more than a million manuscripts and documents in the United States, the largest such collection in the world.
0.5 miS
Music venue
Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara
13 min walk • The Santa Barbara Bowl is a 4,562-seat amphitheater, located in Santa Barbara, California. The amphitheater is open for concerts from approximately April through approximately October with an average of about 27 concerts per season.
1.1 miS
Spanish colonial revival architecture, Observation decks and towers
Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara
29 min walk • The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is a Spanish Colonial Revival style building designed by William Mooser III and completed in 1929. Architect Charles Willard Moore called it the "grandest Spanish Colonial Revival structure ever built," and the prime example of Santa Barbara's adoption of Spanish Colonial as its civic style.
1 miW
Park
Mission Park, Santa Barbara
25 min walk • Mission Historical Park is a 10-acre park located to the east of the Santa Barbara Mission in Santa Barbara, California. The park hosts a large open grassy area, the A.C.
1.1 miSW
Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Santa Barbara
29 min walk • Our Lady of Sorrows Church is a Catholic church within the City of Santa Barbara, California in the United States that was built in 1929. The Church was listed as a designated landmark of the City of Santa Barbara on May 17, 2016.
1.4 miNW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara
37 min walk • The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a 78-acre botanical garden, containing over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants. It is located in Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara, California, United States.
1.1 miW
Museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture, Natural history museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara
28 min walk • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Santa Barbara, California. It reconnects more than 150,000 people each year to nature indoors and outdoors.
1.1 miS
Museum, Park, State park
Presidio of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
30 min walk • El Presidio Real de Santa Bárbara, also known as the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara, is a former military installation in Santa Barbara, California, United States.