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Santa Barbara Art & Culture
Santa Barbara has a full menu of must-see historical sites, celebrated theaters and music venues, and a wide range of museums. Many of these cultural sites are within walking distance of Hotel Santa Barbara and give visitors a glimpse of the vibrant history and current culture of Santa Barbara. Make sure to check out Santa Barbara’s cultural calendar to help plan your evenings of music, dance, performing art or film.
Arts
Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art is a free art museum located above Paseo Nuevo Mall.
653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace – (805) 966-5373
www.mcasantabarbara.org
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
One of the nation’s premier museums with important holdings of fine art.
1130 State Street – (805) 963-4364.
www.sbma.net
Theatre & Music
Lobero Theatre
The Lobero is California’s oldest, continuously operating theatre.
33 E Canon Perdido St. – (805) 963-0761
www.lobero.org
The Granada Theatre
Performance art, music, opera and symphony.
1214 State St. – (805) 899-2222
www.granadasb.org
Santa Barbara Bowl
Beautiful outdoor amphitheater featuring an array of performers.
1122 N. Milpas St. – (805) 962-7411
www.sbbowl.com
Museums & Historic Sites
Museum of Natural History Sea Center
The sea center is located on Stearns’ Wharf with interactive exhibits about our local oceans.
213 Stearns Wharf (805) 962-9111
www.sbnature.org
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Old Mission Santa Barbara
The Mission’s commanding position and grand proportions, graceful lines and soft, blending colors
all reinforce her title, “Queen of the Missions.”
2201 Laguna Street – (805) 682-4713
www.santabarbaramission.org
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El Presidio de Santa Barbara
123 East Canon Perdido Street (805) 966-9719
www.sbthp.org/presidio.htm
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
One of Santa Barbara’s most beautiful landmarks. Great view from the clock-tower. Free tours.
1100 Anacapa Street – (805) 962-6464
www.sbcourthouse.org
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Santa Barbara Historical Museum/Covarrubias Historic Adobe
This is where the last Mexican Capitol of California was located. Built in 1817.
136 E. De la Guerra Street – (805) 966-1601
www.sbhistorical.org