Mission Santa Barbara Tours and Activities

Santa Barbara Mission
Santa Barbara Mission
In the foreground is the fountain of the Old Mission Santa Barbara. This fountain was built in 1806 by the local Chumash Indians under the guidance of the Franciscans and is older than much of the main building which, most recently, had the two towers rebuilt in 1927 following earthquake damage.
The Santa Barbara Mission is known as the “Queen of the Missions” and considered the most beautiful of the 21 built in California. It was patterned after an ancient Latin chapel in pre-Christian Rome. #california #santabarbara #mission #history #architecture
My goal is to visit all the missions along the California coast. Here is the old Santa Barbara Mission (1786). Highly recommend the tour! $9 for adults.

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Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

5 out of 5
Upper East
Price was CA $1,290, price is now CA $1,021 per person
CA $1,021
per person
Apr 7 - Apr 10
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (684 reviews)
An absolutely great place. Beautiful grounds. Superb service. Great food. Comfortable room. Very special!!!

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

The De La Vina Inn

The De La Vina Inn

3.5 out of 5
Price was CA $8,267, price is now CA $6,561 per person
CA $6,561
per person
Apr 7 - Apr 10
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
Room is lovely. Staff is, too.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $1,446, price is now CA $1,179 per person
CA $1,179
per person
Apr 7 - Apr 10
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,473 reviews)
clean room, helpful staff, great location, coffee/tea in morning, and hot chocolate with giant marshmallows on porch in the evening with sea view. Hard to ask for more...

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Alameda Park

After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Alameda Park
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(12 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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Santa Barbara Bowl

5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds

Catch an event at Earl Warren Showgrounds during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Mission Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Sandpiper Lodge
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Hotel Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 out of 5
2819 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Lemon Tree Inn
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
The Upham Hotel
Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn

2.5 out of 5
1920 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Orange Tree Inn
Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn

2.5 out of 5
2800 State Street Santa Barbara CA
Town and Country Inn
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
Inn By The Harbor
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