El Presidio de Santa Barbara SHP

State Historic Park

This is the site of the oldest building in Santa Barbara and the second oldest in California. Visitors can step back and view this historic site surrounded by modern buildings. El Cuartel, the oldest existing building in Santa Barbara, is all that remains of the last of four Royal Presidios (Spanish military outposts) built in Alta California.

The presidio in Santa Barbara was built in 1782. It served as the military and government headquarters for the lands between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo until 1846. Two original buildings have been restored and five other reconstructed. Handmade adobe blocks were used to reconstruct the Padres' Quarters and Presidio Chapel.

Location/Directions
The park is located at 123 East Canon Perdido, between Anacapa and Santa Barbara Streets in downtown Santa Barbara.


Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos: Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation	El Presidio de Santa Barbara SHP State Historic Park This is the site of the oldest building in Santa Barbara and the second oldest in California. Visitors can step back and view this historic site surrounded by modern buildings. El Cuartel, the oldest existing building in Santa Barbara, is all that remains of the last of four Royal Presidios (Spanish military outposts) built in Alta California. The presidio in Santa Barbara was built in 1782. It served as the military and government headquarters for the lands between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo until 1846. Two original buildings have been restored and five other reconstructed. Handmade adobe blocks were used to reconstruct the Padres' Quarters and Presidio Chapel. Location/Directions The park is located at 123 East Canon Perdido, between Anacapa and Santa Barbara Streets in downtown Santa Barbara.	Park Features Icon Legend Hours call the park. County Santa Barbara Region Central Coast Telephone 805-965-0093 Operating Hours call the park. Please be advised, El Presidio de Santa Barbara SHP is one of the few California State Parks that does not accept the Annual Day Use Pass.