Casa del Herrero, Santa Barbara

Name: Casa del Herrero
Address: 1387 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, United States
Telephone: +1 805-565-5653

#25 among attractions in Santa Barbara

Museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture, History museum, Historical place

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Casa del Herrero is a home and gardens located in Montecito near Santa Barbara, California. It was designed by George Washington Smith, and is considered one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and made a National Historic Landmark on January 16, 2009. Today the entire 11-acre site is owned and operated as a historic house museum and garden by the non-profit Casa del Herrero Foundation, with the goal of restoring and preserving the house and grounds. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1925 (99 years ago)Coordinates: 34°26'10"N, 119°38'13"W

Address

1387 E Valley RdSanta Barbara United States

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+1 805-565-5653

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Casa del Herrero – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Bowl, Franceschi Park.

3.3 miSW
Aquarium, Natural history museum, Zoo
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara
85 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque shores of Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center offers an immersive experience into the wonders of ocean life. This interactive museum invites visitors to explore the rich marine ecosystem of the Santa Barbara...
2 miSW
Compact zoo with hundreds of animals
Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara
50 min walk • The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. It was built on the site of what was known as the Child Estate. The zoo has been ranked numerous times as one of the nation's best small zoos.
3.2 miW
Music venue
Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara
83 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.
3.3 miW
Park
Franceschi Park, Santa Barbara
85 min walk • 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.
3 miSW
Park
East Beach, Santa Barbara
76 min walk • East Beach located in Santa Barbara, California, United States, is often the first beach seen upon entering the city limits. East Beach is separated from West Beach by Stearn's Wharf, and is proximal to downtown Santa Barbara.
1.6 miSW
Cemetery
Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara
40 min walk • Santa Barbara Cemetery is a cemetery located at 901 Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1867, it serves as a nonsectarian cemetery.
3.3 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Santa Barbara Surfing Museum, Santa Barbara
85 min walk • Santa Barbara Surfing Museum was a museum to the sport of surfing at 16 1/2 Herlena Avenue in Santa Barbara, California. It was established by Jim O'Mahoney and opened in 1992.
3.3 miSW
Piers and boardwalks, Beach
Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
86 min walk • Stearns Wharf is a pier at the cross section of the end of State Street and Cabrillo, in the harbor in Santa Barbara, California, United States. When completed In 1872, it became the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Named for its builder, local lumberman John P.
3.6 miW
Music venue, Nightlife, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara
93 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.
3.7 miSW
34°24'30"N • 119°41'31"W
Condor Express Whale Watching, Santa Barbara
94 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Boat tours, Outdoor activities
3.1 miSW
Amusement ride, Amusement
Allan Herschell 3-Abreast Carousel, Santa Barbara
79 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.