Designed by William Mooser III in the Spanish-Moorish architectural style, this working courthouse is surrounded by landscaped gardens and lawns.
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Attraction type: Architectural building; Government building; Historic site; Observatory/planetarium; Other
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- 8 Apr 2008 "The Empire State Building of Santa Barbara"
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Attraction type: Tour; Winery
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- 9 Apr 2008 "Best Wine Tour in Santa Barbara County!"
- 19 Mar 2008 "Had a great time"
- 27 Feb 2008 "Wine tasting with Class!!!!"
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This museum, founded in 1941, houses a prestigious and varied collection of modern and ancient art plus a special gallery for children.
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Garden enthusiasts will savor the nearly 70 acres of native regional plants at this popular attraction.
Attraction type: Garden; Other
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- 29 Apr 2008 "Take Your Dog!"
- 27 Dec 2007 "Quiet & Beautiful"
- 13 May 2007 "Very beautiful area"
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Visitors can tour this historic Franciscan mission that features twin bell towers and lovely gardens.
Attraction type: Mission; Religious site; History museum; Other; Architectural building; Garden
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- 25 Jul 2005 "Wonderful Piece of History!"
- 4 Aug 2004 "Santa Barbara and the Island of the Blue Dophins"
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- 8 May 2008 "If you want a fun and classy wine tour, this is it....."
- 22 Apr 2008 "Wine Edventures rocks!!"
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Stearns Wharf has got to be the most beautiful wharf on the California coast. Here you will find many touristy shops for souvenirs and several great places to sample seafood. The SB Shellfish Co...
Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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- 31 Jul 2006 "Just Beautiful!!"
- 22 Nov 2003 "stearns wharf is beautiful"
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Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol Road Santa Barbara, 93105 805-682-4711 (General Information) 805-682-4711 x174 (Observatory/Plan... 805-962-2526 (Sea Center) www.sbnature.org Santa...
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- 15 Jun 2006 "Cool Frog Exhibit!"
- 8 Jul 2005 "Loved the Butterflies"
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This restored 19th-century adobe building captures the authentic feel of Santa Barbara of old.
Attraction type: Historic site
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- 3 May 2003 "Enjoyable historical lesson"
Attraction type: State park; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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Attraction type: Urban park; Park
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- 11 Oct 2007 "Great Park!"
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The Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is a great place to take the entire family. It's extremely hands on with a shark touch tank and tidepool touch tank. There's a "wet deck" area where you can help...
Attraction type: Aquarium; Natural history museum
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- 31 May 2006 "Shark show is a hit!"
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Attraction type: Tour
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- 7 Jun 2007 "Capt Jacks Kayak/Hike day tour"
- 12 Jan 2007 "Santa Barbara Kayak / Hike Tour"
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An upscale clothing store.
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- 23 Sep 2007 "One of the more unique stores in Santa Barbara!"
- 27 May 2004 "Hottest, Sexiest clothing store in Santa Barbara."
- 9 May 2003 "great upscale fashion"
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Ideal in the spring, the falls and the hike to the falls offers much for the visitor.
Attraction type: Waterfall
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- 15 Mar 2007 "I couldn't believe my friends and I hiked"
- 5 Jun 2006 "Amazing"
- 4 Nov 2001 "Amazing Day Hike"
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Championship golf course
Attraction type: Golf course
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- 23 Sep 2007 "Brilliant, played it twice."
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Attraction type: Lake
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- 25 Apr 2008 "The Perfect Fallback"
- 31 Jul 2005 "Great Camping"
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