On our recent trip to Santa Barbara we explored the El Presidio real de Santa Barbara after a delicious dinner (and margaritas) at nearby  Playa AzulPlaya Azul.  The Presidio contains an original adobe structure called El Cuartel,  that is the second oldest surviving building in California and was built by Spain in 1782, with the mission of defending the Second Military District in California. The chapel at Mission San Juan Capistrano, known as “Father Serra’s Church”, is the only surviign building in California that is older.

I went to college in Santa Barbara at UCSB and did not spend that much time exploring touristy spots.  It has been fun to explore with my son.  There are so many great sites to see and if  you like Mexican food, Playa Azul is a must.

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