GPS-guided Santa Barbara Landmarks Walking Tour

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1500 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Venue (website)

Santa Barbara

Is Santa Barbara really California’s take on the French Riviera?

There’s only one way to find out — by exploring it on foot.

With its Mediterranean climate, breezy coastal lifestyle, and a history as captivating as its scenery, this seaside city has long been a magnet for Hollywood icons, musicians, and dreamers of every kind.

On this walking tour, you’ll wander through the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, uncovering legendary landmarks, storied hotels, and architectural gems that define the city’s unmistakable charm.

We begin at the edge of Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden and Alameda Park, where Santa Barbara’s earliest chapters come into view.

You’ll hear about the Chumash people who lived here more than 9,000 years ago, and the seismic shift — literally and figuratively — that followed the arrival of Spanish explorers Juan Cabrillo and Sebastián Vizcaíno in the 1500s.

As we make our way down State Street toward Stearns Wharf, you’ll learn how the devastating 1925 earthquake reshaped the city, and how a group of visionary activists fought to preserve the beauty and character that still define Santa Barbara today.

Along this 90‑minute journey, you’ll be able to:

  • Hear the story behind the 150‑year‑old Moreton Bay Fig Tree
  • Stand where Sebastián Vizcaíno first made landfall
  • Explore El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, one of the city’s most important historical sites
  • Get a taste of the Urban Wine Trail, home to more than 20 wineries
  • Breathe in the ocean air along West Beach
  • Learn how John Peck Stearns’ bold vision transformed a quiet settlement into a thriving coastal hub
  • Discover how the Funk Zone earned its name — and its attitude
  • Peek into Santa Barbara’s Prohibition‑era hotspots, where the party never really stopped
  • Admire downtown icons like Hotel Californian, Lobero Theatre, Hotel Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
  • See the Covarrubias Adobe, one of the city’s oldest surviving structures, beside the Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Every city has a soul — and Santa Barbara’s is sun‑drenched, storied, and endlessly enchanting. Join us as we bring its past to life and reveal the magic woven into every block.

Your seaside adventure awaits.

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