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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 1 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

Designed by William Mooser III in the Spanish-Moorish architectural style, this working courthouse is surrounded by landscaped gardens and lawns.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Government building; Historic site; Observatory/planetarium; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 2 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Tour; Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 3 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

This museum, founded in 1941, houses a prestigious and varied collection of modern and ancient art plus a special gallery for children.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 4 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

Garden enthusiasts will savor the nearly 70 acres of native regional plants at this popular attraction.

Attraction type: Garden; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 5 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 6 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 7 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

 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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 8 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

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...

Attraction type: Natural history museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 9 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

This restored 19th-century adobe building captures the authentic feel of Santa Barbara of old.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 10 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Nature centre; Wildlife park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 11 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: State park; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 12 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Urban park; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 13 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 14 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 15 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

An upscale clothing store.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 16 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

Ideal in the spring, the falls and the hike to the falls offers much for the visitor.

Attraction type: Waterfall
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 17 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Park; Waterfall
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 18 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Educational site; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 19 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara

Championship golf course

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 20 of 70 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Lake
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