Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop.
At a glance
#6 of 7 Historical landmarks in Santa Barbara #6 of 6 Museums in Santa BarbaraLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786?
- Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786 is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 4,276 reviews.
- How does Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786 rank in Santa Barbara?
- Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786 is #6 of 7 Historical landmarks in Santa Barbara by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786 located?
- 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States — 1.1 km from the center of Santa Barbara.
- How can I contact Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786?
- Phone: +1 805-682-4713 · Website: santabarbaramission.org
If you're in the area you must see this historic mission. You can feel the history as you walk through. What struck me was there was no hallway you had to enter each room to get to another room.
Anyone visiting Santa Barbara should make the time to visit this historic and well-preserved Mission and museum. It is the last California mission that still provides church services to the community.
Nice architecture and a cool adjacent park with some good views of the mountains and the ocean. Didn’t go for the tour so really only spent about 20 minutes walking around but worth a quick stop for sure!
Mission Santa Barbara is called the Queen of the Missions, and it's easy to see why. The Mission is beautiful. The location is spectacular and Santa Barbara is probably the most beautiful town in the world.
This is a beautiful spot to take in some reflection. I didn't go on the tour, I attended mass. We were dismissed through the courtyard, which gave me a peak. Nice lawn for a picnic, free parking in the lot.
Beautiful architecture, priceless antiques and fascinating history in this still functioning mission founded and run by the Franciscan priests. Remnants of native American structures and even an ancient section of an aqueduct show how this was once a fully self-supporting establishment. A must see in SB.
A beautiful place to visit with lots of history. The tour is self-guided with lots of information and artifacts. The "Lone Woman" was very interesting and they have put together a room on her. Lots of art from the 1700s and 1800s. The friars, from the story of the place were gardeners, but I found it ironic that the square and the rose gardens were all being cared for by contracted workers. This is still an operating mission.
It's a nice, peaceful little historic compound. Very pretty and well-tended, with a large courtyard, an old church, and burial ground shaded by a majestic fig tree. There's also a small history museum you can look at at the end.
I spent about 45 minutes here. The admission was $25. While the place is pleasant, I feel that the value is not very good.
I spent about 45 minutes here. The admission was $25. While the place is pleasant, I feel that the value is not very good.
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