Old Mission Santa Barbara

Mission · Upper East

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8 Small Towns in California That Look Like Europe

"A storied Franciscan mission dating to the area’s Spanish colonial period, still associated with active friars and offering a tangible link to the region’s cultural and religious heritage for history-minded visitors." - Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe is a Los Angeles-based writer with an obsession with good eats and interesting stories. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Ventura Blvd, and L.A. Parent, writing about food, family travel, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Get directions

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