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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Santa Barbara County, California

 
Clickable Map of Santa Barbara County, California and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Santa Barbara County, CA (137) Kern County, CA (336) San Luis Obispo County, CA (103) Ventura County, CA (175)  SantaBarbaraCounty(137) Santa Barbara County (137)  KernCounty(336) Kern County (336)  SanLuisObispoCounty(103) San Luis Obispo County (103)  VenturaCounty(175) Ventura County (175)
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1 California, Santa Barbara County, Buellton — Las Cruces • The Crosses
Near San Julian Road, 0.5 miles south of California Route 1.
History of ... Chumash Indian Village—For many centuries prior to the arrival of the Spanish in the late 1700s, Santa Barbara County was home to a large Chumash Indian population. Valleys such as this one were often the . . . Map (db m67196) HM
2 California, Santa Barbara County, Buellton — The Past and Future Las Cruces Adobe
Near San Julian Road, 0.5 miles south of California Route 1.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation has been awarded a federal TEA (Transportation Enhancement Activities) grant to fund the restoration of the Las Cruces Adobe. You may see historians, archaeologists and architects on site researching . . . Map (db m67195) HM
3 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — “World’s Safest Beach”Carpinteria
On Wullbrandt Way at Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Wullbrandt Way.
The moniker "World's Safest Beach” was initially used in the 1920's to attract visitors to Carpinteria's pristine beaches, made "safe” by the sheltering Channel Islands. It later came to be embraced by the local community as an . . . Map (db m147472) HM
4 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — Carpinteria Aviation History
On Carpinteria Avenue at Dump Road, on the right when traveling east on Carpinteria Avenue.
The Bauhaus Brothers: Frank, Jack, Louis, and Will, pioneered aviation in the Valley in 1919. Perfecting a new fuselage design fashioned after barrel staves, their B-3 "Flying Keg” biplane was lighter and faster than its popular contemporary, . . . Map (db m173762) HM
5 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — Carpinteria’s Lima Bean History
On Palm Avenue, 0.1 miles south of 6th Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Henry Fish Seed Company Packinghouse For nearly a century, the Henry Fish Seed Company packinghouse stood on this site. Built in 1910 to replace a smaller facility, the packinghouse handled the yearly shipment of thousands of . . . Map (db m152496) HM
6 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — La CarpinteriaTile Mural
On Linden Avenue at 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Linden Avenue.
In 1769 a Spanish expedition led by Gaspar de Portolá discovered Chumash Indians building tomols, or plank canoes on the beach below their village. The Indians were caulking their tomols with asphaltum that came from natural oil seeps in the sand. . . . Map (db m165568) HM
7 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — 535 — La Carpinteria1769
On Maple Street at Carpinteria Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Maple Street.
The Chumash Indian Village of "Mishopshnow," discovered by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo, August 14, 1542, was located one-fourth mile southwest of here. Fray Juan Crespi of the Gaspar de Portola expedition named it "San Roque," August 17, 1769. Portola's . . . Map (db m138529) HM
8 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — 535 — La Carpinteria1769
On Carpinteria Avenue at Concha Loma Drive, on the right when traveling east on Carpinteria Avenue.
The Chumash Indian Village of "Mishopshnow," discovered by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo, August 14, 1542, was located one-fourth mile southwest of here. Fray Juan Crespi of the Gaspar de Portola expedition named it "San Roque," August 17, 1769. Portola's . . . Map (db m147308) HM
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9 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — La Viña GrandeWorld's Largest Grapevine — (1842-1924) —
On Linden Avenue just north of 8th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Planted from a slip of Mission variety grape, this single vine eventually grew to cover half an acre, its massive trunk reaching nearly 10 feet in diameter. Its shady arbor was used as the county’s first polling place and as a site for social . . . Map (db m165569) HM
10 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — 5 — Portolá SycamoreLa Carpinteria — The Carpenter Shop —
On Sixth Street, 0.1 miles east of Palm Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Oral tradition holds that this tree survives from the naming of "La Carpinteria" - the Carpenter Shop - on August 17, 1769 when the Portolá Expedition observed the Chumash building plank canoes at this site.Map (db m137942) HM
11 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — 2 — The Heath Adobe
On Eucalyptus Street, 0.1 miles north of El Carro Lane, on the left when traveling north.
One of Carpinteria Valley's earliest American settlers, Russel Heath, built a two-story adobe home here in 1858. Heath served as Santa Barbara's district attorney, first elected sheriff, and California state legislator. Heath planted his original . . . Map (db m147603) HM
12 California, Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria — 1Wardholme Torrey Pine
On Carpinteria Avenue west of Walnut Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Wardholme Torrey Pine, 1888. Largest known in existence. Historical Landmark No. 1, City of Carpinteria.Map (db m138543)
13 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — Arroyo Hondo Fish Passage & Upstream Habitat RestorationAnother Conservation Project of The Land Trust of Santa Barbara County
Near U.S. 101, 3.5 miles east of Mariposa Reina.
Arroyo Hondo creek has the best habitat on the south coast of Santa Barbara County for the endangered Southern California Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). This native fish spends part of its life in freshwater streams like this one, and part . . . Map (db m71951)
14 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — Cold Spring Tavern
On Stagecoach Road west of California Route 154, on the left when traveling west.
In 1868 this tavern was known as "Cold Spring Relay Station". It was the half-way stop between "Mattei's Tavern" to the north, and Patrick Kinevan's "Summit House" to the south. In those days sturdy stagecoaches known as "mudwagons" traveled . . . Map (db m171314) HM
15 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — Earle Ovington Terminal
Near Fowler Avenue, 0.3 miles west of S. Fairview Avenue.
Santa Barbara Airport Terminal is hereby named Earle Ovington Terminal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to aviation and his part in the development of aviation in Santa Barbara. Earle Ovington was the first pilot to carry air . . . Map (db m67194) HM
16 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — 248 — Gaviota PassFremont-Foxen Memorial
On State Highway 101, on the right when traveling north.
Here on Christmas Day, 1846 natives and soldiers from the Presidio of Santa Barbara lay in ambush for Lt. Col. John C. Fremont, U.S.A. and his battalion. Advised of the plot, Fremont was guided over the San Marcos Pass by Benjamin Foxen and his son . . . Map (db m159869) HM
17 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — 22 — Goleta Depot
Near North Los Carneros Road.
On this site stands Goleta Depot, an enduring tribute to many who, with generous gifts of love, time, and resources made possible its acquisition, restoration, and maintenance as Santa Barbara County Landmark No. 22. Built in 1901 near South . . . Map (db m176316) HM
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18 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — Hope House
Near Nogal Drive.
Built in 1875 by Thomas Hope of Ireland, the house was headquarters for the 4500-acre sheep ranch. The house, which was designed by Peter Barber, was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. George Obern in 1967 and restored to near original condition.Map (db m106424) HM
19 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — Japanese Attack
Near Hollister Avenue west of Cathedral Oaks Road, on the left when traveling west.
Near this site, at 7:07 P.M., February 23, 1942, the California coast at Ellwood received the first naval bombardment of the United States mainland since the War of 1812.Map (db m138649) HM WM
20 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — 3 — Japanese Attack
Near Hollister Avenue, 0.6 miles west of Cathedral Oaks Road, on the left when traveling west.
On February 23, 1942, at 7:00 PM, during one of President Roosevelt's Fireside Chats, the Japanese submarine I-17 shelled this Richfield Oil Field site with 25 5-inch rounds. Not since the War of 1812 had the U.S. mainland been attacked by a . . . Map (db m143317) HM
21 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — 30 — Old Stagecoach Route1860-1901
On Stagecoach Road west of San Marcos Pass Road (California Route 154).
This old stagecoach road was used by all traffic until the Cold Springs Arches Bridge was built in 1963.Map (db m162339) HM
22 California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — AA — Ovington's Hangar
On Hollister Avenue.
This Building Was Originally Constructed in the 1920's by Earle Ovington on the Present-Day Santa Barbara Community Golf Course as a Private Hangar for His Biplane. He Was the First Pilot to Officially Carry U.S. Mail by Air in 1911. The Site Was . . . Map (db m161408) HM
23 California, Santa Barbara County, Guadalupe — Far Western Tavern
On Guadalupe Street (State Highway 1) at 9th Street, on the left when traveling north on Guadalupe Street.
Built in 1912 by Ercolina Forni and Bergam Carenini. First known as Palace Hotel. Sold in 1944 to Elvezia and Angelo Ferrari. In 1958 purchased by Rosalie and Clarence Minetti with Betty Jean and Richard Maretti. This tavern has become . . . Map (db m161383) HM
24 California, Santa Barbara County, Guadalupe — Vietnam War MemorialAugust 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975
On Guadalupe Street (State Highway 1) south of Ninth Street, on the right when traveling north.
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Dedicated to the American people in memory, the spirit of the Vietnam veteran. Dedicated by friends SSgt James C Dorsi 1/18th Armored Cav A Troop 64/70 . . . Map (db m161698) WM
25 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — 582 — First Successful Cement JobThis Well, Hill No. 4
On an unnamed road, 1.5 miles east of Rucker Road.
Spudded September 26, 1905, and completed April 30, 1906, is the first oil well in which a water shut-off was attained by pumping cement through the tubing and behind the casing--forerunner of the modern cementing technique. It was drilled by . . . Map (db m50516) HM
26 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — Italian Stone PinesPinus Pinea
On South H Street at E. Cypress Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South H Street.
Planted in the 1930's, this magnificent stand of pines is a treasure in Lompoc's landscape. Rare and historic, these trees receive global recognition for their beauty.Map (db m67214) HM
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27 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — 340 — La Purisima Mission← 1 Mile
On State Highway 246 east of Cebada Canyon Road, on the right when traveling west.
Established, December 8, 1787, by Father Lasuen. Damaged by earthquake, 1812; removed from control of Franciscans, abandoned 1834. State and National Park Service restoring major and many small structures, and water system. Only example in . . . Map (db m150261) HM
28 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — 340 — La Purisima Mission← 3 Miles
On Harris Grade Road at Rucker Road, on the right when traveling south on Harris Grade Road.
Established December 8, 1787, by Father Lasuen. Damaged by earthquake, 1812; removed from control of Franciscans, abandoned 1834. State and National Park Service restoring major and many small structures, and water system. Only example in California . . . Map (db m150262) HM
29 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
Near Purisima at Mission Gate Road.
Across this bridge lies California's eleventh mission and a glimpse of life during the 1820's. The Civilian Conservation Corps restored the buildings and grounds between 1934 - 1941. We hope you enjoy your visit to the past.Map (db m11116) HM
30 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — Lompoc Carnegie Library1910 - 1968
On South H Street at E. Cypress Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South H Street.
Lompoc Carnegie Library 1910 - 1968 Historical Landmark No. 1 Dedicated August 31, 1968 Lompoc City Council and Lompoc Valley Historical Society, Inc.Map (db m67212) HM
31 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — Lompoc World War I Monument
On South H Street at E. Cypress Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South H Street.
In honor of our World War heroesMap (db m67213) WM
32 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — Lompoc's Mission Vieja
Near South H Street at East Cypress Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Mission La Concepcion Purisima de Maria Santisima (Mission of the Immaculate Conception of most Holy Mary) was founded by Father Presidente Fermn de Lasuen on Dec. 8, 1787 at what is now Locust Avenue and F Street. It was the eleventh of 21 . . . Map (db m70318) HM
33 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — 928 — Original Site of Mission de La Purisima Concepcion de Maria Santisima
On South F Street south of East Locust Avenue.
The ruins at this site are part of the original Mission La Purisima, founded by Padre Fermin de Lasuen on December 8, 1787, as the 11th in the chain of Spanish missions in California. The mission was destroyed by earthquake on December 21, 1812; the . . . Map (db m50517) HM
34 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — Tragedy of Point Pedernales / Honda Point
On East Locust Avenue at South H Street, on the right when traveling east on East Locust Avenue.
In memory of the tragedy of Point Pedernales / Honda Point 8 September 1923 USS Delphy USS S.P. Lee USS Young USS Woodbury USS Nichols USS Fuller USS Chauncey Dedicated 8 September 1983 by the American Legion . . . Map (db m70358) HM
35 California, Santa Barbara County, Los Alamos — 39 — 1880 Union HotelCalifornia Garage
On Bell Street (California Route 135) east of Saint Joseph Street, on the right when traveling east.
On this site the original 1880 Union Hotel served as telegraph office and Wells, Fargo & Company's stagecoach stop. Destroyed by fire in 1893, reconstructed and restored in 1915, the old hotel serviced stagecoach and early railroad passengers . . . Map (db m150260) HM
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36 California, Santa Barbara County, Los Alamos — The Los Alamos General Store
On Bell Street (State Highway 135) east of Centennial Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1880 by Alfed Newman In 1900 the store was purchased by Max King and renamed "The Emporium" It became the property of Mr. and Mrs. G. Harold Mather in 1971 when they restored it to its original character and charm.Map (db m161422) HM
37 California, Santa Barbara County, Los Alamos — 2008-4 — The Union Hotel
Near Bell Street (California Route 135) west of Centennial Street, on the left when traveling west.
Established in 1880, the original Union Hotel burned in 1893 but was rebuilt in 1915. The previous and present structures have been a part of Santa Barbara County history for over a century. The Union Hotel has hosted, and withstood, generations of . . . Map (db m143887) HM
38 California, Santa Barbara County, Los Olivos — Los Olivos 1887
On Alamo-Pintado Avenue at Nojoqui Avenue on Alamo-Pintado Avenue.
Los Olivos lies on rancho land originally granted by Governor Micheltorena in 1843. 1861 marks the year that Overland Stage Coach Line first traveled to Los Olivos. 1868 was the year that the Overland Stage first traveled over San Marcos Pass . . . Map (db m161827) HM
39 California, Santa Barbara County, Los Olivos — Rancho De Los Olivos Farmhouse
On Nojoqui Avenue at Alamo-Pintado Road, on the left when traveling south on Nojoqui Avenue.
Built in 1885, this redwood home is the oldest wood struçture in the Santa Ynez Valley. Alden Boyd, from Albany NY, built his home on its original home site on Alamo Pintado Rd. near the township of Ballard. Boyd planted 5,000 olive . . . Map (db m161708) HM
40 California, Santa Barbara County, New Cuyama — In Honor of Nancy Kelsey"I've enjoyed the riches and suffered the pangs of poverty" — 1823 - 1896 —
On Primero Street, on the right when traveling west.
By being the sole woman to join the Bidwell - Barttleston Party, the earliest organized overland immigrant party into California, Nancy Kelsey became the first American woman to come across the plains and transverse the rugged Sierra Nevada. She . . . Map (db m101142) HM
41 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — "St. Barbara"Santa Barbara's Six Pound Gun
On Stearns Wharf, on the left when traveling south.
This cannon is a replica of one of the six pound bronze guns supplied to the U.S. revenue cutter "Lawrence” when it served under the command of Captain Ottinger, patrolling the California Coast from 1843 to 1851. Gun powder was poured into . . . Map (db m161482) HM
42 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 306 — Burton Mound
On West Mason Street, on the right when traveling north.
Thought to have once been the Indian Village of Syujtun, this site has yielded some of the most important archeological evidence found in California. In 1542 the village was recorded by Cabrillo while on his Voyage of Discovery, and again, in 1769, . . . Map (db m137508) HM
43 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 306 — Burton’s MoundSyuxtun Village
On Chapala Street north of Cabrillo Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Syuxtun (where the Two Trails Run) Village with nearly 500 inhabitants was one of the largest of some 150 villages on the coast. Ideally located, about where you are standing now, approximately 650 feet from the beach and just west of Mission . . . Map (db m235958) HM
44 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 308 — Casa Covarrubas
On Santa Barbara Street at East De La Guerra Street, on the right when traveling south on Santa Barbara Street.
Built by Indian labor in 1817 for Don Domingo Carrillo, whose daughter married Don Jose Maria Covarrubias in 1838. Descendants of these families, many of them leaders in public affairs, occupied this house for over a century. Don Jose Maria was the . . . Map (db m50550) HM
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45 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Chumash Painted CavePriceless Paintings Offer Intriguing Link to Our Past — Images still evoke wonder, though their meanings are lost. —
On Painted Cave Road, 2 miles north of San Marcos Pass Road (California Route 154), on the left when traveling north.
The walls inside the cave above you are covered with mysterious red, black, and white images. Who were the artists who created these paintings? Why did they choose this cave for their canvas? What do the intricate images mean? We know . . . Map (db m244905) HM
46 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Cold Spring Arch BridgeHistoric Civil Engineering Landmark — ASCE —
On Stagecoach Road near San Marcos Pass Road (California Route 154).
The Cold Spring Arch Bridge, built by the California Department of Transportation, at the time of construction was one of the longest steel arch bridges built in the United States. It was also one of the first major arch structures to use . . . Map (db m244974) HM
47 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 307 — De La Guerra Plaza1850 - 1950
On East De La Guerra Street at State Street, on the right when traveling north on East De La Guerra Street.
Near this site August 26, 1850, two weeks before California Statehood, duly elected common council, City of Santa Barbara, held first official meeting. Here in 1875, first City Hall erected and area still center of city's governmental activities. . . . Map (db m50548) HM
48 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Don Jose Francisco De Ortega1734-1798
Near Laguna Street at East Olivos Street.
Chief Scout for Gaspar de Portolá. Ortega assisted with the founding of Mission San Buenaventura and established the presidio at Santa Barbara where he served as commandant from 1781-1784. Husband of Doña María Carrillo.Map (db m131602) HM
49 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — El Capitán Portolá
On Montecito Street west of Chapala Street, on the left when traveling west.
El Capitán Portolá of the Royal Spanish Army camped here with his party on August 18, 1769 on his trip to establish California as a colony of Spain.Map (db m167407) HM
50 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — First Ruling Sovereign of Europe to Visit America
On Anacapa Street at East Anapamu Street, on the right when traveling west on Anacapa Street.
In appreciation of the choice of Santa Barbara by the first ruling sovereign of Europe to visit America, Albert the First, heroic King of the Belgians - Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Brabant October 11-13-1919.Map (db m143975) HM
51 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Fly To-DayThe Greatest Sport of All
On State Street at West Mason Avenue, on the right when traveling south on State Street.
On this site, from 1916 to 1921, some of the finest airplanes in early American aviation were built. John K. Northrup, a 1919 Santa Barbara High School graduate, joined with Allan and Malcolm Loughead (later known as Lockheed) to build the . . . Map (db m161410) HM
52 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 721 — Hill-Carrillo Adobe
On East Carrillo Street at State Street, on the right when traveling east on East Carrillo Street.
Built in 1826 by Daniel Hill of Massachusetts for his bride Rafaela Luisa Ortega y Olivera, granddaughter of José Francisco Ortega, founder and first Comandante of the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara. Later occupied by the family of Guillermo . . . Map (db m50559) HM
53 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Historic Capstan
On Stearns Wharf, on the right when traveling south.
John Peck Stearns arrived in Santa Barbara in 1867 and built the town's first lumber mill. Frustrated with the rickety wharf at the foot of Chapala Street, Stearns built his own wharf, which soon created an economic boom for Santa . . . Map (db m161726) HM
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54 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Hotel Virginia
On West Haley Street at Fig Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Haley Street.
The Hotel Virginia at 17 West Haley Street was originally built in 1916 as a two-story brick hotel by Charles Maas, with a third story addition in 1925. Haley at this time was a residential street with small redwood homes set on large lots. The . . . Map (db m106957) HM
55 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — In Honor of Gov. Gaspar de Portola
Near Anacapa Street at Figueroa Street. Reported missing.
His officers and soldiers and Fray Juan Crespi (diarist) the first white men to march through the wilderness of California. Arrived at Santa Barbara Aug. 18-20, 1769, and camped in this vicinity.Map (db m178191) HM
56 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Janssens-Orella Adobe House Site
On State Street east of East Figueroa Street, on the right when traveling east.
An adobe house was built here in 1857 where Don Agustin Janssens, a Belgian, and his wife, Maria Antonia Pico, lived into the 1870s. Janssens, a frequent office holder in the region, had arrived in California in 1834. Don Bruno F. Orella, a native . . . Map (db m106411) HM
57 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Jose Francisco De Ortega
Near Anacapa Street south of East Anapamu Street.
1769 Jose Francisco De Ortega discovers San Francisco Bay 1782 First Comandante Presidio of Santa BarbaraMap (db m162328) HM
58 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Jose Lobero's Opera House1873
On East Canon Perdido Street at Anacapa Street, on the right when traveling west on East Canon Perdido Street.
On this site, February 22, 1873, Jose Lobero, impressario and musician, opened the first legitimate theatre in southern California. The Lobero continues to serve the cultural interests of Santa Barbara one hundred years later.Map (db m50920) HM
59 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Juana MariaThe Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island
Near Laguna Street at Los Olivos Street.
Indian woman abandoned on San Nicolas Island eighteen years. Found and brought to Santa Barbara by Capt. George Nidever in 1853.Map (db m157886) HM
60 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Los Baños del Mar PoolOpened April 1939
On Shoreline Drive at Castillo Street, on the left when traveling west on Shoreline Drive.
The present Los Baños del Mar Pool represents the third public facility to be situated in the Plaza del Mar Park area. In November 1899, the bathhouse site property was deeded to the Santa Barbara County Chamber of Commerce through the probate . . . Map (db m167411) HM
61 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 309 — Mission Historical ParkThe City of Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara Mission —
Near East Los Olivos Street north of Alameda Padre Serra, on the right when traveling north.
Santa Barbara Mission was founded December 4, 1786. Portions of five units of its extensive water works, built by Indian labor, are preserved in this park - a filter house, Spanish grist mill, sections of aqueducts, and two reservoirs. The larger . . . Map (db m147959) HM
62 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Mission Waterworks SystemSanta Barbara Mission Dam
Near Mission Canyon Road, 0.8 miles north of Foothill Road (California Route 192), on the left when traveling north.
Soon after the establishment of Mission Santa Barbara in 1786, an expanding population resulted in increasing demands for water for domestic and agricultural use, as well as milling and tanning. The severe droughts of 1794 and 1795 prompted . . . Map (db m236028) HM
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63 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Moorish Fountain and Indian Community Laundry
On Laguna Street at E. Los Olivos Street, on the right when traveling north on Laguna Street.
Built in 1808 En beneficio de la humanidad by the Franciscan Padres Map (db m135280) HM
64 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Moreton Bay Fig Tree
On Montecito Street at Chapala Street on Montecito Street.
In 1876, a visiting sailor presented the seedling of this Moreton Bay Fig Tree to a little girl who planted it at 201 State Street. When the girl moved away a year later, her friend Adeline Crabb relocated the sapling to the location before you. . . . Map (db m115203) HM
65 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Myron HuntArchitect — 1868-1952 —
On East Figueroa Street east of State Street, on the left when traveling east.
Myron Hunt was one of the leading architects involved in the development of regional architecture for Southern California. The classical Mediterranean look of most of the important public buildings and large residential estates has . . . Map (db m147419) HM
66 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 361 — Old Lobero Theatre
On East Canon Perdido Street at Anacapa Street, on the right when traveling west on East Canon Perdido Street. Reported missing.
Jose Lobero opened the region's first legitimate theatre on this site February 22, 1873. For many years the old theatre was the center of social life in Santa Barbara. A new Lobero Theatre, opened in 1924 on the same site, continues to serve the . . . Map (db m126018) HM
67 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 1 — Old Stagecoach Route1861 - 1901
On State Street at Arlington Avenue, on the right when traveling south on State Street.
"The first overland stage coach arrived in Santa Barbara on Monday evening, April 1, 1861, celebrated by firing of cannon, etc." Many of Santa Barbara County's own stage coach runs started from this spot which marks the location of the . . . Map (db m161817) HM
68 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Pacific Produce Company Doors
On Chapala Street near De La Guerra Street, on the left when traveling north.
These sliding wood doors were once part of the street facade of the Pacific Produce Company, a Vernacular-style commercial building located at 735 Chapala Street. Built in 1921, the building incorporated two sets of sliding wood panel and . . . Map (db m236240) HM
69 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — President Reagan Meets Queen Elizabeth II
Near East Figueroa Street at Anacapa Street.
In commemoration of the historic meeting in Santa Barbara of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and His Royal Highness the Prince, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with the President of the United States, Ronald W. . . . Map (db m135686) HM
70 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Private Railcar Spurs1905
Near Chapala Street south of Montecito Street, on the right when traveling south.
Constructed with the Southern Pacific Depot in 1905, these two railroad spurs are the sole reminder of the turn-of-the century days when wealthy travelers arrived in Santa Barbara in their private Pullman railcars to spend the winter. These private . . . Map (db m138508) HM
71 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Richard Henry Dana, Jr.(1815 - 1882)
On Stearns Wharf, on the right when traveling south.
First arrived in Santa Barbara Harbor in 1835 on the brig Pilgrim after 150 days at sea from Boston. Best known for his classic work Two Years Before the Mast. Dana, a Harvard graduate, vividly recalled life in California's . . . Map (db m161719) HM
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72 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Rochin-Birabent Adobe
On Santa Barbara Street, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m52073) HM
73 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Sambo's Birthplace
On West Cabrillo Boulevard south of Castillo Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
On this location - June 17, 1957 the first of Sambo's nationwide chain of family restaurants opened its doors.Map (db m51119) HM
74 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Near Anacapa Street at E. Anapamu Street.
Has been designated a National Historic Landmark This courthouse complex possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States Of America The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is a superlative example of . . . Map (db m135167) HM
75 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 1037 — Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Near Anacapa Street at E. Anapamu Street.
The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is one of America's finest representations of Spanish-Andalusian architecture in a public structure. It stands as the prized jewel of the county whose people it serves and whose visitors it delights. After . . . Map (db m135171) HM
76 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara Mission Early Water SupplyHistoric Civil Engineering Landmark
Near Los Olivos Street north of Alameda Padre Serra, on the right when traveling north.
The original water supply for the Santa Barbara Mission is an outstanding example of an early water system in Southern California. It was constructed by the Native Americans under the direction of the Franciscan Padres. Constructed in . . . Map (db m147954) HM
77 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara Mission Lavanderia
On Laguna Street at E. Los Olivos Street, on the right when traveling north on Laguna Street.
This clothes washing basin or lavanderia was built by the Chumash Indians of Santa Barbara Mission village in 1808. Not all missions built such a structure. The Chumash particularly valued cleanliness and worked to construct this lavanderia . . . Map (db m135254) HM
78 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara PresidioFounded 1782
On Santa Barbara Street north of East De La Guerra Street, on the right when traveling north.
This tablet marks the southeasterly boundary of the Santa Barbara Presidio founded in 1782 by Gov. Felipe de Neve and Capt. Jose Francisco Ortega in command of fifty soldiers accompanied by Fray Junipero Serra who dedicated the site.Map (db m128224) HM
79 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara Railroad Station
Near State Street.
The Southern Pacific Railroad erected this handsome building in 1905 to serve the growing Santa Barbara community and its resort hotels. The architect was Francis W. Wilson of Santa Barbara. Designed in the Mission Revival style, the station has . . . Map (db m200307) HM
80 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara Veterans' Memorial Building
On Cabrillo Boulevard near Chapala Street.
This memorial honors the residents of Santa Barbara County, who as members of the United States Armed Forces, died in the service of their country in peace and in war. 473 Santa Barbara County residents are known to have made the ultimate . . . Map (db m72034) WM
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81 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara Yacht ClubFounded 1872
On Harbor Way, on the right when traveling east.
The Santa Barbara Yacht Club is the second oldest yacht club on the West Coast. The mission of the club is dedicated to inspiring and promoting sailing, power-boating, and other maritime sports through competitive, recreational and social . . . Map (db m217016) HM
82 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara's First People
On Cabrillo Boulevard at Chapala Street, on the right when traveling west on Cabrillo Boulevard.
For over 10,000 years prior to European settlement in the late 18th century, Native American peoples of the South Coast lived close to nature in a bountiful land. From 15,000 to 20,000 people speaking Chumash languages populated over 150 towns . . . Map (db m167405) HM
83 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 636 — Site of Royal Spanish Presidio
On East Canon Perdido Street at Santa Barbara Street, on the right when traveling west on East Canon Perdido Street.
This presidio was established under orders of King Carlos III, April 19-21, 1782, by Governor Felipe De Neve, Padre Junipero Serra and Lieutenant Jose Francisco Ortega, to provide the benefits of government for the inhabitants of the Santa Barbara . . . Map (db m50557) HM
84 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Stearns Wharf
On Stearns Wharf, on the right when traveling south.
John P. Stearns built Santa Barbara's major commercial wharf in 1872 with funds borrowed from W. W. Hollister. The enterprise was successful, although Stearns Wharf suffered from severe storms in 1878. Steamships brought passengers to the wharf . . . Map (db m161814) HM
85 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Stearns Wharf Fire
On Stearns Wharf, on the right when traveling south.
Stearns Wharf Fire At approximately 9:40 PM, November 18, 1998, the Fire Department received an initial report of a fire near Moby Dick Restaurant. The fire continued through the night and was extinguished by 6:45 AM. Three businesses were . . . Map (db m161428) HM
86 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — The Oreña Adobe1849
On East de la Guerra Street at Anacapa Street on East de la Guerra Street.
Constructed in 1849 by Don José de la Guerra, this adobe was originally used to house supplies brought in from ships anchored in the harbor. Don Gaspar Oreña bought the adobe and added the story-and-a-half portion in 1858, shortly after his . . . Map (db m106881) HM
87 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — The Pascual Botiller AdobeBuilt in 1843
On Bath Street north of Carrillo Street, on the left when traveling north.
Only two-story adobe remaining in Santa Barbara, occupied by descendants of the builder continuously until April 1969. Restored by Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Perkins, new owners, 1971.Map (db m168381) HM
88 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — The Rochin Adobe
On Santa Barbara Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1856 Senor Jose Maria Rochin purchased for $30 the first parcel of land sold within the presidio boundaries. "1st day of October 1856, between the mayor and common council of the city of Santa Barbara of the first part and Jose Maria Rochin . . . Map (db m51996) HM
89 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — The Southern Pacific RR Roundhouse
Near East Cabrillo Boulevard west of South Milpa Street.
This property was the site for two locomotive roundhouses constructed by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The first stood between 1911 and 1925, when the June 25, 1929, earthquake severely damaged it. Miss Pearl Chase, of the Plans and Planting . . . Map (db m147913) HM
90 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — This Street Name Anapamu
On West Anapamu Street, on the right when traveling west.
This street name Anapamu meaning "Rising Place" referred to a prominent hill upon which was situated a shrine where local Chumash Indian people gathered to worship powerful supernatural beings in the world above. The shrine was considered holy . . . Map (db m161435) HM
91 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Trades Union Building
On Chapala Street south of West Haley Street, on the right when traveling south.
Between 1961 and 2002 the Trades Union Building at 417 Chapala Street served as a headquarters for Santa Barbara building trades unions. The unions' offices were housed in a building designed by the architectural firm of Arendt, Mosher and . . . Map (db m161440) HM
92 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — 559 — Trussell-Winchester AdobeHastings Adobe
On Montecito Street at Castillo Street, on the right when traveling west on Montecito Street.
Built in 1854 by Captain Horatio Gates Trussell of Orland, Maine. Partly constructed of material from wreck of the S.S. Winfield Scott on Anacapa Island. Acquired by the Winchesters in 1882. Bequeathed in 1955 to the Santa Barbara Historical Society . . . Map (db m50556) HM
93 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Tympanum
On East Anapamu Street south of Anacapa Street, on the right when traveling north.
The wood carving above was designed by Carleton M. Winslow and executed by Marshall Laird. At the center is the coat-of-arms of the city, on either side are figures of Plato and Aristotle. Surrounding the center are the shields of four . . . Map (db m130660) HM
94 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, Lower State — Gutierrez Drug Store
On State Street at Ortega Street, on the left when traveling north on State Street.
Oldest established drug store in Southern California, founded 1855 by Benigno Gutierrez. Commemorating one hundred years’ service to community, July 10, 1955.Map (db m236053) HM
95 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, North State — Egg McMuffin
On State Street west of La Cumbre Road, on the right when traveling west.
On January 31, 1972, our creation - Egg McMuffin - was first introduced to America at this restaurant. Proudly - McDonald's, Santa Barbara.Map (db m236032) HM
96 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Downtown — Pacific Produce Company
On Chapala Street at De La Guerra Street, on the left when traveling north on Chapala Street.
This is the site of the former Pacific Produce Company, a wholesale fruit and vegetable market that opened in 1921 at the corner of Chapala and De La Guerra Streets. Constructed By Contractor George E. Harvey, the single-story . . . Map (db m236239) HM
97 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, Upper East — Assembly RequiredThe Making of Chad — A Blue Whale —
On Puesta Del Sol just west of Mission Canyon Road, on the left when traveling west.
Discovery This skeleton is from a Blue Whale found beached on the coast of Vandenberg AFB. The cause of death was blunt force trauma from a ship strike. Recovery Museum scientists lifted the bones up a . . . Map (db m236055) HM
98 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, Upper East — Santa Barbara Mission
Near Los Olivos Street at Laguna Street, on the left when traveling north.
Santa Barbara Mission, founded December 4, 1786. Present church completed 1820. Destroyed by earthquake 1925. Restored 1927 & 1953. Santa Barbara Mission has been designated a registered National Historic Landmark under the . . . Map (db m236093) HM
99 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, Upper East — Santa Barbara Mission Aqueduct
On Los Olivos Street north of Laguna Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Santa Barbara Mission Aqueduct, built about 1806 by Indians under supervision of the Padres. This marker placed by the Santa Barbara Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, June 17th 1935.Map (db m236058) HM
100 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, Waterfront — Naval Reserve BuildingSanta Barbara Waterfront Center
Near Harbor Way near Shoreline Drive.
City of Santa Barbara Naval Reserve Building Historic Landmark Constructed 1940 Designated July 18, 1995 Santa Barbara Waterfront Center This building was completed in 1943 as a joint project of the federal . . . Map (db m236218) HM

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