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History and Culture Tour, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
5
Route
2.8 km
Starts at
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Santa Barbara, United States, made by ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Step back in time and uncover the origins of Santa Barbara on this historical journey. You will explore the city's birthplace at a Spanish fortress, visit the home of one of its most influential early commanders, and stand inside California's oldest continuously operating theatre. This tour reveals the deep Spanish roots and rich cultural fabric that define the city today.

Where it starts

The tour starts at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel and covers about 2.8 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

  • El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
  • Casa de la Guerra
  • Lobero Theatre
  • ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
US$2 · 3 hUnlock tour