Santa Barbara, the historical Southern California City
Santa Barbara is a delightful place to spend a day or two, a week or more. We are famous for the beachfront, resorts and Wine Country. Taking a Santa Barbara Tour, guided by locals is the perfect way to experience this beautiful city in Southern California.
Santa Barbara History Walk - the Red Tile Tour
USD 39.00Tour 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.
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Santa Barbara Walking Tour - the Mission Trail
USD 39.00Step into the history books at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Wander through the ‘Queen of the Missions’, Take time to stop and smell the roses, Discover how the early pioneers lived, View buildings true to their 1920 architectural roots, Spot turtles and koi swimming among the lilies. Enjoy tapas and sangria at Cafe Buenos Aires
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Heritage Tour of the Santa Barbara Waterfront & Museums
USD 39.00Uncover Santa Barbara’s nautical history, Take a tugboat ride on the harbour, Get a history lesson at the Maritime Museum, Soak up sweeping harbour views, Try the famous fudge at Mother Stearns, Stroll around the historic grounds of the Potter Hotel, Learn about the Wild West, Pay a visit to the Carriage and Western Art Museum, Walk beneath towering oak trees
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Old Spanish Days
Place: Santa Barbara - [ 04/08/2011 - 07/08/2011 ]
The first week in August in Santa Barbara is a major celebration of the old Spanish Days when many events feature traditional songs and dances.
A magnificent equestrian parade using historical vehicles, costumes and riders is held on Santa Barbara's waterfront and its main thoroughfare, historic State Street.
It is a tradition by famous residents of the area to participate and wear historic costumes.
The parade starts on the waterfront at noon on the first Friday in August and celebrates the Rancho period, 1835 to 1865 in the early days of California.
more events...The Spanish Era
The Spanish Era started in Southern California in 1542 when the first Spanish explorer Cabrillo, sailed along the coast and claimed Santa Barbara for Spain.
In the 1770's Spanish settlers began to arrive and the missions, presidios and ranchos were established in the region now called California.
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The team at Santa Barbara Urban Adventures has been in business as a day tour operator in Southern California for over 20 years. We have local knowledge of a wide area of Southern California. There is probably no venue, resort, garden, museum or attraction that we have not visited. Come and experience one of our Santa Barbara Urban Adventures Tours to really uncover this beautiful region of California.
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