Presidio of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Name: Presidio of Santa Barbara
Address: 123 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, 93101-2215, United States
Telephone: +1 805-965-0093

#28 among attractions in Santa Barbara

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Presidio of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

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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. The presidio was built by Spain in 1782, with the mission of defending the Second Military District in California. In modern times, the Presidio serves as a significant tourist attraction, museum and an active archaeological site as part of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 66 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°25'25"N, 119°42'4"W

Address

123 E Canon Perdido StDowntown Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Downtown)Santa Barbara 93101-2215 United States

Contact

+1 805-965-0093

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Presidio of Santa Barbara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1420 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara
7 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...
~910 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara
5 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...
~1260 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara
7 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.
~400 ftNW
Spanish colonial revival architecture, Observation decks and towers
Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara
2 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.
~1810 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara
9 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, a contemporary art museum, is at Santa Barbara, United States. As a non-profit and non-collecting organization, the MCASB aims at displaying, expressing, discovering, and exploring the potential of the art and design in this era.
~1800 ftNW
Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Santa Barbara
9 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.
~1670 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Paseo Nuevo Mall, Santa Barbara
9 min walk • Paseo Nuevo is an 458,000-square-foot open-air shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara, California.
0.5 miSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara
12 min walk • The Arlington Theatre is the largest movie theater and principal performing arts venue in Santa Barbara, California, United States. In addition to regular screenings and artists, it is home to many events associated with the annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
1.1 miSE
Amusement ride, Amusement
Allan Herschell 3-Abreast Carousel, Santa Barbara
28 min walk • The Allan Herschell 3-Abreast Carousel is a carousel built in 1916 by the Allan Herschell Company. The carousel features 35 hand-carved jumping wooden horses and two hand-carved chariots which serve as benches.
0.5 miNW
Park, Garden
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, Santa Barbara
13 min walk • Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is a park located in Santa Barbara, California. It consists of one entire city block, bounded by Santa Barbara, Micheltorena, Garden and Arrellaga Streets.
0.6 miSE
Church
Faith Mission, Santa Barbara
16 min walk • The Hotel Savoy, at 409 State St. in Santa Barbara, California, was built in 1889 as Faith Mission. It was designed by architect Peter J. Barber in Stick/Eastlake and Italianate architectural styles. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Presidio of Santa Barbara open?

Presidio of Santa Barbara is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Presidio of Santa Barbara?

Nearby attractions include Alhecama Theatre, Santa Barbara (2 min walk), Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law, Santa Barbara (2 min walk), Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara (2 min walk), Carrillo Recreation Center, Santa Barbara (3 min walk).

How to get to Presidio of Santa Barbara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Presidio of Santa Barbara:

Bus

Carrillo & Anacapa • Lines: 11, 2, 6 (3 min walk)
Anacapa & Anapamu • Lines: 11, 2, 6 (3 min walk)

Train

Santa Barbara (22 min walk)