Rafael Gonzalez House, Santa Barbara

Name: Rafael Gonzalez House
Address: Santa Barbara, United States

#80 among attractions in Santa Barbara

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The Rafael Gonzalez House is an historic house located at 835 Laguna Street in the historic center of the city of Santa Barbara, California. Built in 1825, it is one of a small number of surviving adobe houses from the Mexican period of California history. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970, and added to the National Register of Historic Places. The building is currently home to a bookstore, Randall House Rare Books. ()

Built: 1825 (199 years ago)Coordinates: 34°25'27"N, 119°41'46"W

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Downtown Santa Barbara (Laguna)Santa Barbara United States

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Rafael Gonzalez House – 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 Bowl.

~1030 ftS
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...
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara
12 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...
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara
14 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.
0.6 miN
Music venue
Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara
16 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.
~1800 ftW
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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara
11 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 miW
Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Santa Barbara
15 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.
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Paseo Nuevo Mall, Santa Barbara
11 min walk • Paseo Nuevo is an 458,000-square-foot open-air shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara, California.
0.4 miS
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.
~1520 ftW
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.
0.9 miSE
Amusement ride, Amusement
Allan Herschell 3-Abreast Carousel, Santa Barbara
23 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rafael Gonzalez House?

Nearby attractions include Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara (5 min walk), Alhecama Theatre, Santa Barbara (6 min walk), Carrillo Recreation Center, Santa Barbara (7 min walk), Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara (8 min walk).

How to get to Rafael Gonzalez House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rafael Gonzalez House:

Bus

Carrillo & Anacapa • Lines: 11, 2, 6 (9 min walk)
Anapamu & Garden • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)

Train

Santa Barbara (20 min walk)