Plaza de la Guerra, Santa Barbara

Name: Plaza de la Guerra
Address: Santa Barbara, United States

#67 among attractions in Santa Barbara

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Plaza de la Guerra, also known as De La Guerra Plaza, is a public plaza in downtown Santa Barbara, California, USA, located right next to the Santa Barbara News-Press offices. It is best known for the activities that take place there during Santa Barbara's annual Fiesta in early August. There are booths, musical performances and many festivities for the downtown area in De La Guerra Plaza. In the 1950s, there was a glass-blowing booth where children could buy and take home glass ornaments as souvenirs. It is named after the Guerra family of California, a historically prominent Californio family. ()

Elevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°25'12"N, 119°41'56"W

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Downtown Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Downtown)Santa Barbara United States

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Plaza de la Guerra – 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.

~840 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara
5 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...
~1950 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara
10 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...
0.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara
10 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.
~1840 ftNW
Spanish colonial revival architecture, Observation decks and towers
Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara
9 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.
~360 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara
2 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.
0.6 miNW
Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Santa Barbara
16 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.
~420 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Paseo Nuevo Mall, Santa Barbara
3 min walk • Paseo Nuevo is an 458,000-square-foot open-air shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara, California.
~940 ftSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara
5 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.
0.9 miSE
34°24'30"N • 119°41'31"W
Condor Express Whale Watching, Santa Barbara
23 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Boat tours, Outdoor activities
~1480 ftNW
Museum, Park, State park
Presidio of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
8 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.
0.5 miSE
Tree
Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Santa Barbara
14 min walk • Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree located in Santa Barbara, California is believed to be the largest Ficus macrophylla in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza de la Guerra?

Nearby attractions include Salt Cave Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara (1 min walk), Casa de la Guerra, Santa Barbara (1 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara (2 min walk), Paseo de la Guerra, Santa Barbara (2 min walk).

How to get to Plaza de la Guerra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza de la Guerra:

Bus

Chapala & De la Guerra • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)
Carrillo & Anacapa • Lines: 11, 2, 6 (6 min walk)

Train

Santa Barbara (15 min walk)