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The streets of Santa Barbara may not be paved with gold, but many of its sidewalks are adorned with terra-cotta, and surrounding walls and fountains are decorated with beautiful Spanish tile circa 1920. Though the town is steeped in Spanish heritage, the picture-perfect downtown landscape is actually a result of a massive earthquake that leveled much
of State Street in 1925. As bizarre as it seems, the architectural commision of Santa Barbara saw the earthquake as a godsend of sorts, as they had been drawing up plans to rebuild the town in keeping with its Spanish heritage. They had, in fact, already begun implementing the
design concept a couple of years before with EL PASEO (15 E de la Guerra Street), which is now a complex of shops and restaurants. The complex was restructured from a section of the CASA DE LA GUERRA, built in 1819 for the fifth commandante of the Presidio. One block over is the remains of EL PRESIDIO (129 E Canon Perdido Street; 805/966-9719), now a state park that commemorates the site where Santa Barbara was originally settled in 1782. The original fortress was one of four built in California by the Spanish as a seat of government and military head quarters (the other three are in San Diego, San Francisco, and Monterey).
Santa Barbara Trust (805/966-9719), which is painstakingly restoring all the buildings, offers GUIDED TOURS. The SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COURTHOUSE (1100 Anacapa Street; 805/962-6464) is a distinctive piece of Spanish colonial revival architecture, resplendent with tunning painted ceilings and tiled walls and easy to find by its four story clock tower.

SANTA BARBARA THREE-DAY TOUR

DAY ONE. Start your day with a frothy cappuccino and a breakfast pastry at Aficionado in the old-town section of Santa Barbara. Walk past Casa de la Guerra to the History Museum and acquaint yourself with the town's past. Walk up Anacapa Street to the County courthouse, whose magnificent 360-degree view gives you a visual sense of your surroundings. Then hop on the shuttle bus and head over to Stearns Wharf at the harbor for a seafood lunch at Brophy Bros. Clam Bar & Restaurant. Spend part of the afternoon enjoying the beach and views of the Channel Islands, and then take the shuttle bus as far as the Zoological Gardens. Or, if you are Beling energetic, rent a bike and follow the coastal path from Stearns Wharf to Montecito. Have afternoon tea at the Four Seasons Biltmore, or stroll on clothing optional Butterfly Beach. Cycle back, ending the day back on State Street to browse some shops and dine at the Wine Cask.
DAY TWO. Take scenic Cliff Drive, starting at Cabrillo Drive near the harbor and allowing the signs all the way to the Brown Pelican in the Arroyo Burro County Beach Park for a beachfront breakfast. Continue on the scenic drive past Hope Ranch. Drive up Las Palmas Drive back onto State Street to the Santa Barbara Mission, situated off Los Olivos. Walkthrough the nearby Botanical Gardens before heading into the hills for an amazing view and lunch on the terrace of El Encanto, high up in the wealthy liviera section of town. After lunch, drive along Alameda Padre Serra through the scenic area and continue on Alston Road to Montecito. Visit Lotusland (by appointment only) or shop on Coast Village Road in the charming village. Dine at Pane e Vino the Stonehouse restaurant, both in Montedto, and tuck into bed at the pastoral San Ysidro Ranch.
DAY THREE. Depending on the day and time of year, go whale watching, sailing, or just spend the morning kicking back at any of the area's pristine beaches. In the afternoon look for antiques on State Street or Brinkerhoff Avenue, then drive through Los Padros National Forest over the San Marcos Pass for a hearty lunch at Cold springs Tavern. Head back to Santa Barbara to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art or the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, then browse the out-of print titles at the Book Den. Dine at the charming Meritage or the harborside Emilio's.

 

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