We enjoyed the site; good interpretive information and a well-preserved structure.
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Ranked #9 of 76 attractions in Santa Barbara
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Type: Missions, History Museums, Religious Sites, Gardens, Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Traveller Description: Families with children and people who like to live history should not miss the Santa Barbara Mission. Considered the "crown jewel" of the California...
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Madison, South Dakota
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Nestled in the foothills amid trees and local flora. Lovely architecture, very good displays showing the life experiences of local Indians as they we being "converted" by well-meaning missionaries. Definitely worth visiting this piece of California history.
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West Palm Beach, Florida
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The Mission Santa Barbara is a bit tired but the grounds are beautiful and the old cemetery may be worth the price of admission.
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Stratford, Canada
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watch the 18 minute video to get more insight. Enjoy!
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Farmington, Connecticut
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The Mission is impressive not only for its preservation of the historical mission, but also for continuing as a functioning mission and conference center.
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Surprise, AZ
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Having visited a few of the smaller missions in California I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. Do not miss Mission Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara, California, United States
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if your in Santa barbara you don't want to miss it. there is also a rose garden situated right across the street that is a beautiful spot for a picnic or just relaxing in the sun...
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Architecture OK but explanatory materials were a bit skimpy. Quite a sanitized view of the impact of Spanish conquerors on the Native American population.
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Boston, MA
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Beautiful inner courtyard, lots of historical information.
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Prangins, Switzerland
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This Mission is realy worth visiting.
It is a beautiful place to see.
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