| Santa Barbara Mission tips and photos posted by real travelers and Santa Barbara locals.
2201 Laguna Street
• 45 Photos
• 29 Reviews
See all Santa Barbara Things To Do |
 | Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Mission Reviews | 1 - 10 of 29 |  |
Mission Santa Barbara is a Spanish style building built originally in 1786 and rebuilt and restored to it's present state. It was a Franciscan Order of Friars that oversaw the project of building in 1784 with Father Junipero Serra heading up the taskmasters over the local Chumash Indians who did most of the building.
Today, as a reminder to the path of the padres in California history, the Mission is groomed for display of the relics of the past. Across the street is over 1000 rose bushes in a parkland setting. Perhaps this rose garden was groomed as an offering to the Chumash for the labor they preformed for the padres. I would like to believe that to be the case.
The outside fountain and the structure of the Mission is a thing of beauty. Time to take the camera out for that, moment in time, snap-shot. Leave a Comment
|
 | |  |
Visiting Santa Barbara?
Read reviews about Santa Barbara Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
Street painting, using chalk as the medium, is an Italian tradition dating to the 16th century. The Madonna was the most reproduced artwork. In Italy, the tradition lives on in the village of Grazie di Curtatone.
If you happen to be in town don't miss the I Modonnari. On the plaza of the old Santa Barbara Mission "I Madonnari" Italian Street Painting Festival takes place every year in May.
Live music, an authentic Italian market, a choice of Italian cuisine and crafts are on sale.
An annual event it is free to the public Leave a Comment
|
Santa Barbara Mission has seen the test of time. Starting out with the good intentions of Christianizing the local natives, its past reflects how politics always seem to get involved eventually. The mission at one time was confiscated by the Governor in 1846, but was returned to the Catholic Church in 1865 by President Abraham Lincoln.
Being the tenth mission founded in 1786 by the Spanish Franciscans, Padre Antonio Paterna established the first of many buildings that would follow over the years. Like most California historical facilities they have experience either minimal or extreme damage due to earthquakes or fires. This mission was not spared the turmoil of earthquakes in 1812 and once again in 1925. Fortunately restoration included reinforcing much of the structure. The mission introduced religion of course and agriculture to the Chumash Indians. Soon the mission boasted a whole slew of different live stock and produce. They taught the Indians how to produce garments, shoes, tiles, and other trades such as carpentry and farmers.
The church still holds services and is still part of Santa Barbara locals and a reminder of their not so simple beginnings.
You can take a self guided tour from 9am-5pm. Tours are $4.00 for adults and start at the gift shop.
Fountain was built in 1808.
California State Historical Landmark #309
Leave a Comment Directions: From the 101 freeway exit onto Mission Street, turn left or North until it ends at Laguna St. and then turn left.Website: http://www.sbmission.org/
|
| | |
Mission Santa Barbara is considered the Queen of the Missions of all the missions in California. This large mission is definitely one of the more popular attractions of Santa Barbara. It was founded in 1786 by Father Junipero Serra. The exterior of the mission is pretty beautiful and ancient. The mission still serves as a church for many. It is located north of the downtown area. There are a lot of parking spaces outside of the mission so don't worry about parking difficulties. Leave a Comment
|
The mission in Santa Barbara was founded in 1786 by Fransiscan monks. It is one of the 21 Spanish missions in Southern California, and arguable the most beautiful and best preserved (it's called the "Queen of the Missions"). Who said Americans don't have a history? Leave a Comment Phone: 805-682-4149Directions: A bit outside the town center.Website: www.sbmission.org
|
Visiting Santa Barbara?
Read reviews about Santa Barbara Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
The tenth California mission founded in 1786. A history of building and re-building after numerous calamities. Earthquake in 1812. Tower toppled in 1832. Another earthquake in 1925. But today the mission stands as both a monument to the Spanish roots of California history and as a working church where services are held each day. Leave a Comment
|
This beautiful church was founded in 1786, is was the tenth of 21 Franciscan missions in California.
From the perspective of the mission you can see how it has changed from a Chumash land to a Spanish land and finally to an American state.
In the mission you will be able to enjoy great quantity of pieces that were constructed by the Indians, pieces of very much cultural value and very interesting to see.
The Mission still functions as a church.
Tours are available daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and it costs 4 dollars. Leave a Comment Phone: 805-682-4149Directions: Take Mission Street and continue up until it ends at Laguna St. Turn left on Laguna. The Mission is straight ahead 2 blocks.Website: www.sbmission.org
|
Inside the mission...
You can visit the mission - well worth it!
There's a small museum with information about the early days of the Mission and Santa Barbara, you can also visit the church and parts of the garden. Leave a Comment Phone: 805-682-4149Directions: From 101 and State Street (in the town center), take East Mission Street in the direction of the hills until the crossing with Laguna Street. Turn left on Laguna Street.Website: www.sbmission.org
|
The Mission chapel and grounds are breath- taking and the Spanish architectiture is a marvel. The tour is self guided and inexpensive and the Mission still offers Sunday Mass. Leave a Comment
|
Some people dig this sort of thing. And as far as missions go, it is well-preserved and nice, with beautiful rose gardens and a park that people hang out in, worship the sun (oooops, is that blasphemy?) or throw Frisbee.
I am just not big on paying money to see a church that enslaved the local indigenous people, forced hard labor on them, made them convert to Christinanity or else be killed. And if any Chumash, the local Native American Tribe, tried to escape, they were hunted down with dogs and either mauled or shot. It kind of makes me sick.
And what? They were supposed to be “saved” hmmm… if harboring Nazi’s wasn’t bad enough. Anyhow, this is not the place to have those discussions. Leave a Comment
|
|
- Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA - The Sandman Inn
3714 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA - Colonial Beach Inn
206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA - Bacara Resort & Spa (8301 Hollister Ave..)
8301 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA - Bacara Resort & Spa
8301 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA - Casa Del Mar Inn Bed & Breakfast
18 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA - Holiday Inn Express Downtown
17 W. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA - San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA - Hotel Mar Monte
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA - Eagle Inn (232 Natoma Avenue )
232 Natoma Ave., Santa Barbara, CA - Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara City Center
1816 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA - Holiday Inn Express Downtown (17 West Haley Street )
17 W. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA - Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort Santa Barbara
633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA - El Capitan Canyon
11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA
|
on May 12, 2008
on March 1, 2005
on August 30, 2007
on January 19, 2004
on August 13, 2003
on March 19, 2004
on May 9, 2005
on November 20, 2003
on June 10, 2003
