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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
Park
👍👍 An absolutely unique and gorgeous building in the heart of Santa Barbara. Defined a must see and within walking distance (a few blocks) from the State Street main drag. The grounds are upon to the public and extremely well kept. The most magical time to visit is of course during sunset's golden hour...
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~126.07 km from centre)
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La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
State park
Restored 1820s mission with 10 furnished original buildings, a visitor center & a self-guided tour.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~63.43 km from centre)
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Golden Ticket LA
Tour operator
👍👍 Had a great day out today on our 3 hour tour. Driver was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Went to some fantastic places. Rodeo drive - pretty woman . Houses of the rich and famous Beverly Hills . If you are looking at sight seeing in LA this trip would be for you. Just remember the person that bo...
4.90 (486 reviews) (~249.59 km from centre)
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Hearst San Simeon State Park
State park
Park with natural preserves, a cultural preserve & a trail with scenic overlooks, plus camping.
4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~57.64 km from centre)
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Forestiere Underground Gardens
Historical landmark
Extensive network of below-the-surface gardens, grottoes & courtyards, with seasonal guided tours.
4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~196.47 km from centre)
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Annenberg Community Beach House
Recreation center
Beach house with historic home, swimming pool, fitness classes, gym, cafe & beach equipment rentals.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~240.28 km from centre)
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Castle Air Museum
Museum
Aircraft museum housing more than 40 WWII & Cold War airplanes including a Grumman US-2A Tracker.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~243.33 km from centre)
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Mission San Miguel Arcángel
Catholic church
Founded in 1797, this adobe church has frescoes by Esteban Munras, plus a gift shop & museum.
4.70 (900 reviews) (~62.9 km from centre)
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Oceano Dunes Pole 2
Recreation center
👍👍 I'm not sure why I am getting prompted to review Pole 2 specifically... I mean, it's a fine pole. A very good pole, one of the best, believe me. It has a large number 2 on it, which is convenient for knowing that you are further than Pole 1, but not quite as far as Pole 3. It is surrounded by sand,...
4.70 (826 reviews) (~13.53 km from centre)
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Santa Monica Pier
Fishing pier
Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.
4.60 (113.7K reviews) (~242.43 km from centre)
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Venice Canals
Historical landmark
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians.
4.60 (11K reviews) (~246.31 km from centre)
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Hearst Castle
Castle
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate.
4.60 (10.6K reviews) (~68.77 km from centre)
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Hollywood Sign
Historical landmark
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory.
4.60 (10.2K reviews) (~249.24 km from centre)
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Mission San Antonio de Padua
Catholic church
Old-fashioned frontier reenactments, with a history museum & early Californian cuisine.
4.80 (369 reviews) (~104.05 km from centre)
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Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786
Mission
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop.
4.60 (4.2K reviews) (~124.24 km from centre)
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Carmel Mission Basilica Museum
Basilica
Venerable, circa-1771 church featuring an on-site museum, a serene courtyard, tours & more.
4.60 (2.9K reviews) (~185.52 km from centre)
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Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate
Historical landmark
Visitors can take self-guided tours of this sprawling mansion & grounds, a location in many films.
4.60 (2.7K reviews) (~245.13 km from centre)
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Original Muscle Beach Santa Monica
Historical landmark
Beach workout area, dating to the 1930s, with popular public bars, rings & ropes over the sand.
4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~242.65 km from centre)
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Nike Missile Control Site LA-96
Historical landmark
👍👍 Nice look at the history not long ago. During the Cold War, NIKE missiles were deployed to protect Los Angeles against the Soviet Union warplanes. The site was active during the high tension period. Then new technology replaced these old missile systems. Now, it is no longer a war site, it becomes a...
4.80 (301 reviews) (~234.21 km from centre)
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Newhall Mansion
Wedding venue
👍👍 We had a great time celebrating my brother’s wedding this weekend. The venue is beautiful and scenic. The staff really took care of our event nicely and all our accommodations were met. One of the workers, Luz, was especially helpful in accommodating us with whatever we asked for and did it with a g...
4.90 (215 reviews) (~196.08 km from centre)
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