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Old Mission Santa BarbaravsArroyo Burro County Beach Park
Both Old Mission Santa Barbara and Arroyo Burro County Beach Park are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Old Mission Santa Barbara ranks significantly better than Arroyo Burro County Beach Park. Old Mission Santa Barbara comes in at #2 in Santa Barbara with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Frommer's, Concierge and Fodor's.
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's
Frommer's
2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Concierge "Even if you avoid church tours like the plague, head for this hilltop landmarkthe view and historical experience are worth it."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Called the ‘Queen of the Missions,’ Mission Santa Barbara reigns above the city on a hilltop perch about a mile northwest of downtown." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Catch up on early California history at the beautiful, centuries-old Santa Barbara Mission." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Its twin pink-domed towers rising majestically against the foothills surrounding Mission Canyon, the church of California's 10th mission dominates the city both physically and spiritually." Full review
Afar Magazine " The legacy of this period lives on at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, a masterpiece of Spanish colonial revival architecture built in 1929 and just five minutes on foot from the Presidio." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"In the northwest part of town just four blocks from State Street, the Santa Barbara Mission offers visitors a glimpse at the city's early origins. " Full review
Fodor's "Widely referred to as the "Queen of Missions," this is one of the most beautiful and frequently photographed buildings in coastal California." Full review
Frommer's "Established in 1786 by Father Junípero Serra and built by the Chumash Indians, this is a rare example in physical form of the blending of Indian and Hispanic spirituality." Full review
Arroyo Burro County Beach Park Fodor's Lonely Planet U.S. News & World Report
2981 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
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Fodor's "The beach's usually gentle surf makes it ideal for families with young children." Full review
Lonely Planet "Swim (lifeguards on duty), stroll or just picnic on this gem of a stretch of sand, also known as Hendry's Beach, 5 miles southwest of Santa Barbara." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Also called Hendry's Beach by locals who love to walk their dogs here (there are even dog-washing stations), Arroyo Burro Beach is a pretty stretch of sand with plenty of options for outdoor fun." Full review
