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Architecture enthusiasts travel worldwide to enjoy the beauty of different styles and eras. If you are beginning to delve into this area, we recommend checking out the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. It is an iconic structure considered the most beautiful government building in America, and no wonder. Built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style,…

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There are still many places in our world that hide their secrets. One of them is the underwater world, and where better to explore it than at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. As with any self-respecting museum, they have not skimped on the number of exhibits and the opportunity to explore. The location stretches to 8,000 square feet, filled wit…

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If you came to Santa Maria to take a break from everyday life, you are in the right place. After all, Los Flores Ranch Park is the place you need to relax. The variety of local activities will please lovers of outdoor activities and those who come to admire nature. You can enjoy 15 miles of hiking trails with fascinating wildlife along the way, g…

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There are many developmental places to take your children. However, many will not do it because children quickly become bored, but you should try to go to Santa Maria Discovery Museum. Here any child can hear about how our world works, its history, and the achievements of humanity. There are many exhibits on various topics, with the opportunity t…

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There's never much art, especially if there's a wide range of things to see. So in Santa Barbara, every art lover can check out the local Museum of Art. The selection of exhibits is extensive here. There are collections of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, ceramics, glass, and more from Asia, Europe, and America. Also, don't forget about t…

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Nowadays, it is tough to find wide-open spaces with beautiful nature within the city. But for Santa Barbara residents, that's no problem, given the presence of Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. This inviting place with a delightful pond in the center is a terrific option for a family outing, a simple respite after work, or even a wedding. You can …

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You can spend the weekend in different ways. For example, stay home and watch TV series or walk around the city and visit the famous Arlington Theatre. The second option should seem more interesting, as it's a great excuse to spend time with friends and get in touch with art. This theater is not just for movies, including the Santa Barbara Intern…

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Often buildings change their purpose and become cultural sites. The same fate befell the famous El Presidio de Santa Barbara. It was built in 1782 as a military facility but, over time, has become a tourist attraction. Now it operates as a museum and an active archaeological site within the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. If yo…

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Few places have preserved manifestations of ancient cultures, and each such find is of extraordinary value. Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park is one such display. This place is a cave with preserved cave paintings attributed to the Chumash people. You can find various plots and images of their cosmology on the sandstone walls. Soon, variou…

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You can visit hundreds of flower stores or shows but not find what you're looking for. But if you are attracted to orchids, the situation is more favorable thanks to the Orchid Estate. It was founded in 1957 on five acres of the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline. The owners built up a fascinating collection of orchids of different species and bec…

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Each U.S. president has distinguished himself in some way, but it's always interesting to learn about them as ordinary people. For example, if you are interested in Reagan, you can visit his ranch. The Reagan Ranch Center houses hundreds of exhibits, and a unique interactive "timeline" that gives users the ability to explore the "Western White Ho…

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Sometimes, ordinary gestures of goodwill can create things that will attract hundreds of people many years later. That's what happened with the famous Moreton Bay Fig Tree. This tree was brought back from Australia by a sailor who decided to give a gift to a local girl. A year later, when she moved in, her friend planted the tree at the corner of…

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