Tour through Spanish-era buildings
Take in sweeping views from the
courthouse tower
Hear how the early pioneers lived
Enjoy the Mediterranean influence on
local architecture
Discover the oldest buildings in the
city
Sample C'est Cheese's famous
signature platters
Full
Description
Discover one of the finest former Spanish
settlements in Southern California on a morning walking tour
through the historical heart of Santa Barbara.
Meet your local guide at the Santa Barbara
Museum of Art to start the walk. Here you’ll be able to view a
mural by the great Mexican artist, David Alfaro Siqueiros.
Proceed on to the Santa Barbara County
Courthouse, listed on the US National Registry of Historic
Places, where you’ll see famous murals of historic importance.
While here be sure to take the elevator to the top of the
85-foot tower to enjoy the unobstructed 360-degree view of Santa
Barbara.
During the tour you will note that the
majority of the buildings, old or new, are generally
architecturally true to the Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean, or
Moorish styles. In fact due to the majority of buildings in this
area having red-tiled roofs, this tour is locally known as the
‘Red Tile Tour’.
Take time to discover the numerous historic
structures in this area including Santa Barbara’s oldest adobe,
which can be found in the El Presidio State Historic Park. The
Presidio was founded in 1782 and the buildings here predate all
the other buildings in Santa Barbara. Nearby you will also see
the beautifully restored La Casa de la Guerra. During the
Spanish period it was the home of the Presidio comandante, Jose
de la Guerra.
Along the way we stop at C'est Cheese, where there’s an
opportunity to sample the finest signature cheese platters,
fresh and dried fruit and brush shoulders with Santa Barbara's
gourmet shopper. After a morning spent retracing Santa Barbara’s
history through the Spanish, Mexican and American eras, we return near our starting point through little know passages in El Paseo and La Arcada. This
will be the perfect way to end the tour.
Confirmation of Bookings:
Please confirm your tour, toll free 1 800 315
6668
If you are taking public transportation to
the meeting point, please call for details, if needed.
Weather Conditions:
Mornings are generally cool, but warm up
quickly by noon. Afternoon winds can be cool.
Dressing in layers that can be removed is recommended.
Hats, good walking shoes and sun screen or sun block
are
recommended.
For Reservations - call toll free 1 800 315 6668
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