Presidio of Santa Barbara, Spanish colonial park in downtown Santa Barbara, United States
The El Presidio park contains two original adobe buildings and multiple reconstructed structures spread across five and a half acres of land in California.
Spanish colonists established this military fortress in 1782 to protect Mission Santa Barbara, making it the last presidio constructed in Alta California.
The fortress complex reflects Spanish colonial architecture while incorporating Native American Chumash construction techniques in its adobe buildings and defensive walls.
Visitors can explore the site through self-guided tours starting at the Visitor Center in Cañedo Adobe, which includes exhibits and a gift shop.
El Cuartel, situated within the park grounds, stands as the second-oldest surviving building in the state of California.
Location: Santa Barbara
Website: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=608
GPS coordinates: 34.42240,-119.69742
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:22
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