Sightseeing in Santa Barbara - what to see. Complete travel guide
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1. Santa Barbara is connected to the city of Los Angeles with a railway system. A trip will take about two hours. A tour to neighboring cities will turn to an engaging entertainment for …
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Santa Barbara is a traditional resort city featuring plenty of upscale restaurants, stylish bars and cozy coffee houses and cafes. Foreign guests give preference to so called hamburger …
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The scenic city of Santa Barbara is known to many tourists due to TV series of the same name which has won hearts of millions of viewers all over the world. Some travelers opt to visit this …
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The main historical landmark of the resort city of Santa Barbara is a missionary church which was built at the end of the 18th century. The construction of this religious landmark was …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Santa Barbara and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Santa Barbara
♥ Shopping area ' State Street' Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' State Street' Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Santa Barbara
♥ Local Park 'Riviera' , 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Santa Ynez C' , 41.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Channel Islands' , 46.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Leo Carrillo' , 81.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ County Park 'Charmlee' , 85.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Riviera' , 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Santa Ynez C' , 41.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Channel Islands' , 46.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Leo Carrillo' , 81.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ County Park 'Charmlee' , 85.3 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Santa Barbara and around
♥ Art museum 'Santa Barbara Museum of Art' Santa Barbara, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Santa Barbara Museum of Art' Santa Barbara, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Santa Barbara from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Club 33 in Disneyland
From the series “Forbidden Construction Objects with Label "Access Denied"”![](../../extreme/img/w300/club-33-in-disneyland_1.jpg)
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Distance from Santa Barbara center - 176.8 km.
Now anyone can become a member of the club. For this it is enough only to pay an entrance fee in the amount of 10 to 30 thousand US dollars. After paying the fee, you must wait 14 years for your turn, according to the rules of the club, the lump sum of its members can not exceed 487. Also, all applicants for membership in the club should take into account that they will need to pay an annual fee of three to six thousand dollars. So you will not succeed to visit a closed elite institutionjust like that. Even if you are puzzled by the goal to join the club tomorrow, you will not be able to step over it until 14 years later. …
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”![](../../extreme/img/w300/cathedral-of-our-lady-of-the-angels_1.jpg)
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Distance from Santa Barbara center - 139.3 km.
Elegant chandeliers illuminate the spacious hall. They are also made of bronze. The 18-meter-high organ was constructed in the cathedral. The design of the windows deserves special attention. Beautiful stained glass windows are installed in some of them. They were miraculously preserved from the previous cathedral. They are of great artistic value today. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is the subject of heated debates in the circles of modern architects throughout the entire period of its existence. Many consider its architectural appearance too illogical and defiant. …
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Crenshaw House
From the series “The Most Mysterious Buildings (Houses, Palaces, Castles) in the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/crenshaw-house_1.jpg)
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Distance from Santa Barbara center - 137.7 km.
Even before this tragic event, the mansion had attracted hundreds of curious people who wanted to visit the attic, but none of visitors could hold in a mansion even a couple of hours. Hickman Whittington organized a real museum on the roof of his house; he charged fee for the opportunity to spend a night in the attic. There were many of those wishing to spend a night in jail for former slaves, about 150 people. All of them suddenly noticed surging fear and muzz making them leave a scary place after some time. Currently, the Crenshaw House belongs to state authorities. Since 2003 it’s closed to public access. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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