About the Museum Founded in 1916 as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has evolved to include more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds, and marine life to geology,...
About Recreation and Education Take a ride on the Water Taxi. Spend some time with marine life at the Sea Center. See what your future holds at Madame Rosinkas. Visit the Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle and cast your line to fish at the edge of the wharf. Restaurants...
About Experience Old Mission Santa Barbara There’s no better way to experience the history and grandeur of Old Mission Santa Barbara than with a self-guided or docent-led tour. Situated on 15 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Mission grounds include the...
About Learn about this iconic centerpiece of downtown Santa Barbara. Among the most beautiful courthouses in the United States. Designed by William Mooser II in the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style, this working courthouse is surrounded by landscaped...
About Called Hendry’s Beach by the locals, this oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. Park Features BBQ Grills, Beach Access, Benches or Picnic Tables, Bird Watching, Equestrian...
