We used our AAA discount to see this historical park so only $2.50 admission! The staff was a... read more
It it is an amazing well preserved ground of Santa Barbara's beginnings. Away from the busy State... read more
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We used our AAA discount to see this historical park so only $2.50 admission! The staff was a wonderful help with a good pamphlet to lead our self-guided tour. Somehow we missed the chickens but seemed to have seen everything else. We enjoyed the many...More
It it is an amazing well preserved ground of Santa Barbara's beginnings. Away from the busy State Street provides a relaxing way to feel what it must have been in the late 1780's in a far away land trying to become self sufficient.. A real...More
Spent a fun day walking a number of historic sites in Downtown Santa Barbara today. Our visit to the Presidio was really interesting. The greeter in the visitor center did a great job giving us lots of history on the site and ongoing project on...More
Here is a beautifully restored historic site, important to Santa Barbara's beginnings and in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. If you are lucky enough to come when costumed actors portray a day during the first government, and sit opposite the players as they enact...More
I couldn't go inside because it was closed, but the outside is really nice to see. I hope to be able to visit it again!
After learning some history of our town, I decided to visit the first spanish settlement - El Presidio de Santa Barbara. This visit changed my awareness of the rich cultural heritage we have here - Chumash, Spanish, Mexican, east coast settlers and Asian American immigrants....More
Very educational, price was reasonable and discounts are available for service members and AAA members. Self guided tour.
Just sent the evening at El Passo with my family and we had a great meal. The food was very nice and the staff very friendly. The restaurant is very spacious with an open roof that can also be closed. Definitely recommend this place to...More
Would have liked to have actually toured the place, but the front desk welcome center service was non existent. We walked in, and for 20 minutes nobody was manning the register to take our fee. Ok, so we took pictures outside and called it a...More
If you like history then this is worth a visit. It doesn't seem to be very popular which can work to your advantage.
