Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara, USA
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a notable institution founded in 1916, located in a picturesque setting near the Los Padres National Forest. The museum showcases the natural history of the region, with exhibits featuring everything from fossils and Native American artifacts to marine life, all housed within a charming Spanish Colonial Revival building.
Allocate a few hours to explore its various galleries and the adjacent sea-through aquarium. Visiting in the spring offers the added bonus of nearby wildflower blooms in the foothills. Don't miss the serene outdoor spaces, which are perfect for a moment of quiet reflection among the splendour of nature.
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Santa Barbara 90-minute trolley tour
4.6· 838 reviewsFrom ₹2,743Ninety-minute tour of Santa Barbara on a narrated trolley, covering major sites like the Courthouse, Mission, and Zoo.
“The tour provided an outstanding history lesson from an experienced local guide. We explored hidden gems in the city that we would never have discovered on our own. Rusty, our guide, was both accommodating and enjoyable.”— Karen_G on the Santa Barbara 90-minute trolley tour tour
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