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Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.

    Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    1100 Block of Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA; (805) 962-6464;
    Graceful Spanish-Moorish structure completed in 1929 with meticulously landscaped grounds and sunken gardens. Inside the building are historic murals, carved doors, imported tiles, and wrought iron chandeliers. Great view of the American Riviera from the top floor of the 85-foot clock tower.

    Historic Adobe Landmarks
    Hill-Carrillo Adobe - Built 1825
    Lugo Adobe - Built prior to 1868, home of Spanish soldier, located in courtyard of Meridian Studios
    Orena Adobes - Built in 1849 for Spanish commander of El Presidio
    Rochin Adobe - Built 1856 from brick salvaged from the walls of El Presidio
    Casa de la Guerra - Built in 1819, downtown family home of commander of El Presidio
    Fernald Mansion - 14-room Victorian mansion
    Trussell-Winchester Adobe - Built in 1854 by Captain Winfield Scott with debris from his ship that sank off Anacapa Island.
    Stow House - Restored Victorian Home.

    Moreton Bay Fig Tree
    With a 160-foot limb span, the is the largest tree of its kind in the country. This Australian native was transplanted to its current location on Chapala Street (next to the Amtrak Station) in 1877.

    Santa Barbara Art Galleries
    Santa Barbara is rated as one of the top five art colonies of the U.S. West and is home to several art museums of international acclaim.
    S.B. Studio Artists - Art studio tours
    3D Studio Gallery - Colorful 3-D serigraphs.
    Arte Devino - Studio and gallery
    Brooke Institute of Photography - Leading photography school
    Contemporary Arts Forum - Modern and Performance Art
    The Dolphine Gallery - Arlington Plaza
    Gallery 113 - Oldest fine arts gallery in S.B.
    Judith Hale Gallery - Displays from over 75 artists
    Lompoc Murals Project - Lompoc - the city of murals
    Chase Palm Park - Every sunday from 10AM to dusk, a mile long section of park is a public showcase for aspiring artists.
    University Art Museum - U.C.S.B.
    Sullivan Goss Gallery
    Waterhouse Gallery


    Zoos & Aquariums

    Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
    500 Ninos Dr., Santa Barbara, CA; (805) 962-5339; Zoo Website;
    Open: Daily 10AM-5PM;

    40 acre park with over 600 animals in naturalistic habitat and includes big cats, elelphants, gorillas, giraffes, amphibians, and more. Childrens playgrounds and miniature train. The landscaped grounds feature a terrific botanical exhibit.

  • Docent-led Group Tour - These tours can be customized for your groups and can include a tour of the zoo, an encounter with a live animal and a giraffe feed.
  • Summer Zoo Camp - award-winning Summer Adventure Camps introduce kids to the wild world of animals and science.
  • Zoo Snooze - Costumed instructors will lead you through an adventure in this fun-filled overnight program.
  • Theater Gone Wild - Wild costumes and inspiring characters bring environmental education to life!

    Holiday Inn Santa Barbara
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    5650 Calle Real, Santa Barbara CA 93117;
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    Full service hotel with 160 rooms and four suites. Hotel services include Remington's Restaurant offering a full buffet breakfast and an array of dinner entrees featuring dishes prepared with fresh local produce, dining "To Go", heated outdoor pool, valet service, coin operated laundry, complimentary morning coffee, weekday newspaper, complimentary airport shuttle, local fitness club, complimentary parking, and bus parking.


    Santa Barbara County Vineyards

    Santa Barbara County Vineyards
    Sunstone Vineyards - Santa Ynez River
    Kalyra Winery - North of Sunstone
    Firestone Vineyard - Zaca Station Road
    Curtis Winery - Foxen Canyon
    Fess Parker Vineyard - Foxen Canyon
    Zaca Mesa Winery - Foxen Canyon
    Bedford Thompson Vineyard - Alisos Canyon
    Buttonwood Farm - Solvang
    Blackjack Ranch - Solvang
    Rusack Vineyards - Solvang
    Mosby Vineyards - Santa Rita Hills
    Lafond Vineyards - Santa Rita Hills
    Melville Winery - Santa Rita Hills


    Free Things to do in Santa Barbara

    Dating on a tight budget? Here is our list of free things to do in this region. For more ideas, get the free brochure 101 Free Things to Do in the American Riviera at the visitors center located at 1 Garden Street and Cabrillo Blvd.


    Courthouse Tower Climb - Ascend 85-foot tower for great city views
    Historic Adobes - Visit a number of free local landmarks
    Beach - Visit any of the great local beachs for watersports, tidepooling, picnics, hiking, etc.
    Farmers Market - Visit local farmers markets and sample fresh produce and live entertainment.
    Festivals - Check our event calendar for a number upcoming free admission events.
    Guadalupe Nipomo Sand Dunes - Explore 500-foot tall sand dunes.
    UCSB Art Museum - See comtemporary artwork.
    Andree Clark Bird Refuge - Bird-watching
    Local Museums -

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    Historic Santa Maria Inn
    801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria CA 93454-6699
    The Santa Maria Inn is a Full Service Historic Hotel Offering the Best of Both Worlds in First Class Accommodations. The Historic Original Inn Has a Quaint Bed and Breakfast Appeal With Victorian Charm While the Tower Section Offers a More Modern, Spacious Room With Bay Windows Often Preferred by Families and Business Travelers.

    Santa Barbara Campground Directory
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    Choose from our ever-expanding network of campgrounds. Check our online directory for the most current listing of hundreds of choices nationwide. With all of our campgrounds inspected and rated by Woodall's, it's easy to feel at home away from home.

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