Near Goleta in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Cold Spring Tavern
Photographed by Denise Boose, October 2, 2011
1. Cold Spring Tavern Marker
In those days sturdy stagecoaches known as "mudwagons" traveled the rugged San Marcos Pass. It was here horses were changed and passengers rested and enjoyed the noon-day meal.
In 1900 the Doulton family bought the old tavern with its adjoining 40 acres.
In 1941 they sold it to the Ovington family whose daughter Audrey Ovington owns it to this day.
Erected 1993 by Santa Barbara Parlor No. 116 Native Sons of the Golden West, Reina Del Mar Parlor No. 126 Native Daughters of the Golden West, and Tierra De Oro Parlor No. 204 Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.
Location. 34° 31.295′ N, 119° 50.419′ W. Marker is near Goleta, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is on Stagecoach Road west of California Route 154, on the left when traveling west. This marker
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Regionally, this marker is on California’s Central Coast, specifically on the Coast Ranges, and specifically in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Stagecoach Route (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cold Spring Arch Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Chumash Painted Cave (approx. 3.2 miles away); Cathedral Oaks Schoolhouse, 1877 (approx. 5½ miles away); Goleta Depot (approx. 5½ miles away); Ovington's Hangar (approx. 6 miles away); Sexton House (approx. 6.1 miles away); Earle Ovington Terminal (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goleta.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The concrete jail in Ojai that replaced the wooden one now on display behind Cold Spring Tavern.
Photographed by Denise Boose, October 2, 2011
2. Cold Spring Tavern Restaurant Section
The marker mounted on the rock just to the left of the door.
Photographed by Denise Boose, October 2, 2011
3. Cold Spring Tavern Bar
Photographed by Denise Boose, October 2, 2011
4. Ojai Jail
This jail was built by then Ojai Constable Andrew Van Curen in 1873. When the town replaced Van Curen, he wouldn't let them keep the wooden jail. So they replaced it with a concrete bunker built in 1920 that sits in Libby Park in Ojai still. This wooden jail is located at Cold Spring Tavern. It is on display towards the back, off the patio of the restaurant building.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,678 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on April 18, 2021, by Ronald D. (Ron) Trigueiro of Fresno, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
