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Santa Barbara

POINTS OF INTEREST, SANTA BARBARA, CAL.
Santa Barbara (pop. 16,000, alt. 100 ft.) is Painted Cave, distance 13 miles.
situated on the shores of the Pacific ocean,
Smith’s Canon, distance 13 miles.
or, more accurately speaking, on the shore of
Mission canon and the old mission founded
the Santa Barbara channel. Its beautiful lo-
in 1786.
cation and partial encirclement by hills and At Carpinteria, 12 miles east of Santa Bar-
mountains have given it the name of the
American Mentone. This city has extensive bara, may be seen the largest and probably
the oldest grapevine
fruit growing interests and is noted for its in the world, the main
display of flowers. It is a most attractive stem being over 100 inches in circumference.
spot for the agriculturist, horticulturist and This vine has produced as high as ten tons
those in search of rest and recreation. Its of fruit in one season.
climate is ideal. Around Santa Barbara are
SANTA BARBARA MISSION.
found some of the most charming auto drives
A visit should be made by all means to the
in the state, some leading along the ocean
old Santa Barbara mission.
shore, some along the foothills, others along
It is situated west of the town of Santa
shaded avenues skirted by walnut and lemon
Barbara and overlooking it and the sea, from
orchards, and still others along canyon
streams densely shaded by grand old oaks which the mission is three miles distant.
Santa Barbara alone of all the missions keeps
and sycamores. Among these might be men-
its ancient aspect. It is preserved and still in
tioned the Mountain drive, Tunnel drive and
use, being now a Franciscan Apostolic college
the Mission Ridge drive.
Some of the interesting beauty spots in for the education of Franciscan novitiates
who are to go forth wherever sent as mis-
and around the city are:
sionaries. The mission was founded Decem-
The De La Guerra mansion, 13 E. De La ber
Guerra St., mentioned in Dana’s “Two Years 4, 1786, after the death of Father Serra.
The Spanish Governor Neve, with Parde S'erra
Before the Mast.”
and officers and soldiers explored the coast
Museum of Natural History, Anacapa and
in April, 1782, and selected the site then
Carillo Sts.
known as Yanonalit from the name of the In-
Plaza Alameda, a beautiful 10-acre park in
dian chief who had his village there. Only the
the heart of the city.
presidio was established at this time. Serra,
San Ysidro Rancho and Crocker Rancho, in making the journey, had expected to found
distance 6 to 8 miles.
the mission at the same time, and his disap-
Pierce Arrow, Chalmers and Oakland
El Camino Real Motor Motor Cars
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SANTA BARBARA CAL. 326 State Street Phone 1005