Title: Mission Santa Barbara in Upper East | Expedia.co.uk [Mission Santa Barbara Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-l6063353-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Mission Santa Barbara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mission-Santa-Barbara.d6063353.Car-Hire-Guide)[Upper East Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-East.d553248635976468975.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mission Santa Barbara ![Santa Barbara Mission](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/52a06583-579e-4574-9641-ea6080d20e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Barbara Mission](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/52a06583-579e-4574-9641-ea6080d20e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In the foreground is the fountain of the Old Mission Santa Barbara. This fountain was built in 1806 by the local Chumash Indians under the guidance of the Franciscans and is older than much of the main building which, most recently, had the two towers rebuilt in 1927 following earthquake damage. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/e25c3afc-2c72-419c-be2d-1a79acadfdfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Santa Barbara Mission is known as the “Queen of the Missions” and considered the most beautiful of the 21 built in California. It was patterned after an ancient Latin chapel in pre-Christian Rome. #california #santabarbara #mission #history #architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/6a2b7bc9-ee3b-446b-b8fa-8581be9ed3d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![My goal is to visit all the missions along the California coast. Here is the old Santa Barbara Mission (1786). Highly recommend the tour! $9 for adults. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/291efc42-0117-4141-9e41-37074730735a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mission Santa Barbara Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Alameda Park in Santa Barbara is the location for many city-wide celebrations like Summer Solstice and is one of the city's oldest parks. Occupying two blocks in the heart of downtown, it is home to a gazebo as well as the 8,000-square-foot Kids World playground and many rare trees. This view is looking southwest at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church across Anacapa Street, one of the oldest churches in California, dating back to 1782. #SantaBarbara #California #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/7d8dd48d-9a5b-4946-9e78-6bc450cb61e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alameda Park After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alameda-Park-Upper-East.d6065947.Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara County Courthouse 4.5/5(11 reviews) See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Earl-Warren-Showgrounds-Hitchcock.d6326568.Attraction) ![2017 Spring stroll in Santa Barbara, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323987/e0a8e901-65cd-4da6-a079-9da33d9a7596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Botanic-Garden-Mission-Canyon.d6323987.Attraction) #### Santa Barbara Natural History Museum 4.5/5(3 reviews) You can browse the exhibits at Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 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