SANTA BARBARA TOUR GUIDE FROM THE MISSION THRU DOWNTOWN TO THE WHARF. A Self-guided Audio/Visual Walking Tour--CD includes files to transfer to your cell-phone, iPod, or to print.

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Santa Barbara: From The Mission To The WharfChumash Indians populated this area before the conquistador Ortega arrived in 1796. He must have thought he had found paradise itself! Known as the "American Riviera", Santa Barbara is beloved for its temperate weather - nearly 75 degrees year round - and for the sapphire ocean and caramel mountains that provide a spectacular natural backdrop. The red tile roofs and gleaming arches are symbols of the prevalent Spanish colonial architecture: here, of course, enhanced with the ubiquitous Santa Barbara charm! Come along on this three-mile walk that takes you from "The Queen of the Missions" to the historic, wood-planked Stearns Wharf.Transportation: By Foot - Easy walking Specialty: City/Town Category: Guided Tour - play before & while you tourAuthor: Nancy Shobe is an acclaimed travel writer and author who specializes in the California Central Coast and Southern areas. A Santa Barbara resident for nearly 20 years, Nancy knows the nooks and crannies of the city and can help you effortlessly navigate around. She has an adventurous spirit coupled with a wicked sense of humor and a passion for trekking and touring.