Presidios or forts for military protection, pueblos or towns for settlers, and missions as places of worship.

The entire downtown was restored in flamboyant california mission revival and spanish baroque styles, and expansive public parks and gardens were laid out.

It had been so named by sebastian vizcaíño, some 60 years after its discovery by cabrillo in 1542.

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Mission santa barbara was founded in 1786.

Santa barbara, like san diego and monterey, was listed on the spanish maps of california long before the arrival of the franciscan friars.

Mission church with its splendid architecture and beautiful works of art.

California’s coastal city boasts beautiful spanish colonial revival architecture, temperate weather, a diverse cultural heritage, thriving food and wine scene, just to mention a few.

A devastating earthquake in 1925 spurred the city to celebrate its spanish and mexican heritage and to preserve its stunning coastline from development.

La huerta historical garden (private tour only)

Many buildings, the santa barbara county courthouse and old mission santa barbara to name just two, appear plucked directly from madrid.

A devastating earthquake in 1925 spurred the city to celebrate its spanish and mexican heritage and to preserve its stunning coastline from development.

La huerta historical garden (private tour only)

Many buildings, the santa barbara county courthouse and old mission santa barbara to name just two, appear plucked directly from madrid.

It is the only mission to remain under the continuous.

The santa barbara presidio and mission were both founded by spain and played a significant role in spain’s influence over early california.

Founded on december 4, 1786, old mission santa barbara is the 10th among the chain of 21 missions established by spanish franciscans.

The presidio was a military base established in 1769 that served as a keystone in spanish territorial expansion, while the mission was a religious settlement built in 1786 to spread christianity.

The courthouse is a centerpiece of santa barbara’s spanish revival style and reflects the history and cultural diversity of the people who settled the region.

Founded on december 4, 1786, old mission santa barbara is the 10th among the chain of 21 missions established by spanish franciscans.

The presidio was a military base established in 1769 that served as a keystone in spanish territorial expansion, while the mission was a religious settlement built in 1786 to spread christianity.

The courthouse is a centerpiece of santa barbara’s spanish revival style and reflects the history and cultural diversity of the people who settled the region.

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