El Presidio De Santa Bárbara State Historic Park

This place even though modernized still let's you get the feeling of old California.

This is mostly a reconstruction of part of the presidio with just a few pieces that survived all of these years. The price is very affordable and visitors get to go at their own pace. If you're going to wander through downtown, this would be a worthwhile stop.

This is a must! This experience is by far one of the richest in history and culture! The visitor's center is the first place to stop and buy your admission to the self-guided tour. This is on the corner of Santa Barbara street and Canon Perdido right in Downtown Santa Barbara between Anacapa and Santa Barbara St. We found parking on Casa de la Guerra at. The visitor's center attendee was well-informed and calmly explained the tour to us. He pointed out all of the points of interest and have us a walking tour book. The booklet tells you everything you need to know. My kids got in free because they are under 16, and my admission was only $5! Well worth it! We also bought some souvenirs in the Visitor's Center. Park a couple blocks away and walk through, you will have memories to last a lifetime. I am so intrigued that I purchased several books on the Anza trail, the local Natives, and the Spanish, Mexican, and American history of this area! Enjoy!

A lot of interesting info throughout the Presidio and it's good to see what life was like back then.

Lovely place to sit and think about the history of Santa Barbara.