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Santa Barbara is nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the blue Pacific Ocean. The coastal community has long been considered one of California's prime visitor destinations. The University of California, Santa Barbara, is located 12 miles west in Goleta. Santa Barbara area is home to many celebrities and a wide variety of attractions. Annual events include: Hang Gliding and Paragliding Festival, Whale Festival & Week of the Whale, Summer Solstice Celebration, and Old Spanish Days Fiesta.

Alameda Plaza

Santa Barbara, California

The plaza has picnic areas, playgrounds, and trees.

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

Santa Barbara, California

The park contains a 4.5-acre botanical garden and a pond.

County Courthouse

1100 Anacapa St.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 962-6464

This 1929 courthouse is a fine example of Spanish-Moor-style architecture.

El Presidio De Santa Barbara State Historic Park

E. Canon Perdido St.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 965-0093

The park offers a 1782 Spanish outpost which first brought settlers to the area.

Historic Adobes

Santa Barbara, California

This 1836 Historic Adobe used to serve as the office of the Rancheros Visitadores.

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

21 W. Anapamu St.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 962-5322

The museum exhibits an extensive collection of manuscripts.

Mission Santa Barbara

E. Los Olivos and Laguna sts.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 682-4149

This 1820 mission is one of the best preserved of missions and is called the "Queen of the Missions."

Santa Barbara Botanical Garden

1212 Mission Canyon Rd.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 682-4726

The botanical gardens cover 65 acres of landscaped terrain.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

136 E. de la Guerra

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 966-1601

The museum offers local historical exhibits.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

1130 State St.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 963-4364

The art museum offers various works of art, a major photographic collection, and changing exhibits.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

2559 Puesta del Sol Rd.

Santa Barbara, California

(805)682-4711 or 682-3224

The museum offers exhibits about American Indian tribes, as well as other things.

Santa Barbara Visitor Information Center

1 Santa Barbara St.

Santa Barbara, California

(805)965-3021 or (800)927-4688

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens

500 Ninos Dr.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 962-5339

The 40-acre gardens have 80 exhibits displaying over 600 animals in simulated habitats.

Sea Center

State St.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 962-0885

This small museum offers items of marine and bird life of the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

Stearns Wharf

State St.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 564-5518

This wharf is a landmark in Santa Barbara and was built in 1872 for docking ships.

University of California, Santa Barbara

Ward Memorial Blvd.

Santa Barbara, California

(805) 893-8175

The university covers 989 acres near the ocean and has a major landmark is a 175-foot-high Storke Tower.

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