[2025 Santa Barbara Attraction] Travel Guide for Old Mission Santa Barbara (Updated Aug)

The Qingming Festival holiday is here! Check out this 3-day US travel guide to help you easily navigate the United States and not miss a single sight! -- 🚗Itinerary: Day 1: California State Route 1-> Half Moon Bay State Beach-> Pigeon Point Lighthouse-> Carmel-by-the-Sea-> Monterey Bay-> 17-Mile Drive Drive along California State Route 1 and enjoy the coastal scenery. Visit the fine sands of Half Moon Bay, the retro charm of Pigeon Point Lighthouse, the artistic atmosphere of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the beautiful scenery of Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive. This itinerary is rich and colorful! Day 2: California State Route 1-> Bixby Creek Bridge-> Elephant Seal Vista Point-> Hearst Castle Continue driving along the coast to the magnificent Bixby Creek Bridge. Then, head to the Elephant Seal Vista Point and experience the wonders of nature. Afterward, visit Hearst Castle and savor the richness and grandeur of history. Day 3: Solvang (Danish Village)-> Old Mission Santa Barbara-> Santa Monica Pier On the third day, visit the Nordic-style Solvang (Danish Village), then head to the Old Mission Santa Barbara to experience tranquility and solemnity. Finally, arrive at the Santa Monica Pier to conclude your pleasant journey and create unforgettable memories! -- Must-see attractions: California State Route 1 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: California, USA - Opening hours: Open 24 hours - Duration: 2-3 days - With blue seas, blue skies, cliffs, and charming towns, this place gathers paradise-like scenery and is a paradise for driving enthusiasts! 17-Mile Drive ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: California, USA - Duration: 1 hour - The circular road surrounds the residential area, with picturesque scenery along the way, as if walking in a fairyland. Solvang (Danish Village) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: 320 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, USA - Opening hours: Saturday-Sunday 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Closed Monday-Friday - Duration: 1 day - A pocket-sized town with Nordic scenery in the United States, it's like traveling through time to a fairy tale world, making people linger. Hearst Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA - Opening hours: January 1-November 26, 9:00 am-4:00 pm - Duration: 2-3 hours - With a distinctive Spanish Catholic church and bell tower, this castle is full of mystery and history, making it a great place to explore history. -- 🧳 Travel checklist: Must-have items for a trip to the US, depart with ease! 📞 Prepare your phone card for seamless communication in the US. 🔌 Bring a plug adapter to easily handle US standard power outlets. 🪪 Don't forget your passport and visa, essential documents for entering the US. 👗 The weather in the US in March is pleasant, a light jacket and jeans are enough. 🔋 Charger and power bank to charge your phone anytime. 💸 A small amount of cash and credit cards for convenient shopping and dining. -- May your US trip be filled with beautiful moments and unforgettable memories!🌟

🚗 Travel reference: About 1 hour 50 minutes from Los Angeles, making it an easy day trip by car! 🏰 Santa Barbara is one of California's most romantic coastal towns, where red-tiled roofs and white-walled buildings create a beautiful contrast with the azure sea, making you feel like you're strolling through Europe. ✨ Recommended spots: 🕊️ Old Mission Santa Barbara This 18th-century mission is the town's most iconic historical building, with both the structure and courtyard offering perfect photo opportunities. 🌉 Stearns Wharf This pier extends into the ocean, offering the best vantage point for coastal views and sunset photos, plus panoramic views of the entire town with mountains in the background. 📸 The streets are lined with vintage cafes and boutiques—if you're not in a hurry, a leisurely stroll will be quite rewarding!

Santa Barbara, also translated as Santa Barbara, is a seaside town along Highway 1. With a Mediterranean climate, it enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year and has the best weather in California. The architecture is mostly Spanish style, and it is also known as the American version of the Riviera (the original European version refers to the Cinque Terre in Italy/the French Riviera). 🚗Santa Barbara is 95 miles from Los Angeles, about 1.5-2 hours by car, and can be combined with a visit to the nearby Danish town. 🍀Note: From Los Angeles, you can also take a train to Santa Barbara (Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner), the station is in the city center, the journey takes 2.5 hours, and tickets start at $25. 📸Santa Barbara Attractions 1️⃣Stearns Wharf - Suitable for watching the sunset/eating seafood, can play for 30 minutes to 1 hour →Iconic wooden pier, located on the west side of East Beach, with restrooms, restaurants, and souvenir shops, suitable for enjoying the sea breeze, eating seafood, and watching the sunset. You can drive onto the pier, with the first 90 minutes of parking free, and then $2.5 per hour. 🍱At the end of the pier, there is a highly rated seafood restaurant: Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, Clam Chowder, Lobster Roll, and Sea Urchin are all highly praised. ⏰Business hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm 2️⃣Courthouse Clock Tower - Overlooking the red-tiled white walls of the city, free parking, can play for 15-30 minutes Built in 1929, Spanish colonial architecture style (white walls with red tiles, etc.), it is one of the most beautiful government buildings in the United States and a must-visit attraction in Santa Barbara. You can freely visit the interior, and from the 26-meter-high clock tower observation deck, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the small town. ⏰Opening hours: Weekdays 8 am - 4 pm, closed on weekends 🎟️Tickets: Free, street parking and the nearby City of Santa Barbara Parking Lot are free for the first 75 minutes 3️⃣Pink Church - Internet-famous church, most people take photos at the entrance, free parking, can play for 15-30 minutes A beautiful church built in 1920, known as the Queen of the Missions. Opposite the church is the Mission Rose Garden, with roses blooming from late spring to early autumn, most beautiful in June. Most people just check in outside the church and garden (no fee required). ⏰Opening hours: 9.30 am - 5 pm 🎟️Tickets: Adults $15, children $10, free parking 4️⃣Zoo - Small but beautiful zoo, tickets $25, parking fee $11, can play for 1.5-2 hours Very small, but highly rated, showcasing over 146 species/500 animals and birds. ⏰Business hours: 9.30 am - 5 pm 🎟️Tickets: Adults $25, children $15, must be booked in advance.

Santa Barbara old mission is one of the ten cathedrals in California. It is known as the Queen of Missionary Stations. It stands tall in the town and has a large green meadow in front, which creates a strong desire for picnics. The church is decorated with pink hooks, the girl's heart bursts, and the surrounding green flowers reflect each other, especially suitable for shooting candy-colored fresh blockbusters. The church used to be the headquarters of the California Diocese, and two symmetrical bell towers mark the church's lofty status as other churches. There is also a fountain on the square built two hundred years ago, which still plays a role, so-called "drinking water source". It is also a perfect reflection of the church.