Start from the depot
From Santa Barbara station, pass MOXI and continue to De la Guerra Plaza, City Hall and Casa de la Guerra
Keep museum entry optional when working around a train booking
The route heads inland; the beach is a separate extension
Finish at the courthouse
Pass the Lobero Theatre and finish at the County Courthouse
The building remains a working courthouse; check access to the tower and rooms separately
Allow time to return to the depot — the displayed track does not include that leg
Map and stops
The numbered markers match the stops below. A marker does not guarantee an open entrance
Access: Approach or exterior view; admission to the interior is not confirmed
Santa Barbara railway station
Historic Mission-style railway station near the oceanfront
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗MOXI museum
Hands-on science and invention museum beside the railway station
Check admission with the museum; add indoor visiting time to the walk
Show on the city map ↗Pistachio House
Jeff Shelton house with tiled balcony blankets and plant-inspired ironwork
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗De la Guerra Plaza
Civic square beside City Hall and the de la Guerra family home
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Santa Barbara City Hall
Arcaded city hall on historic De la Guerra Plaza
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Casa de la Guerra
Adobe home of the presidio commander, built between 1818 and 1828
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Lobero Theatre
Historic theatre founded as an opera venue in 1873
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Working 1929 courthouse with a clock tower, arcades and a painted mural room
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Check the return train before adding an interior visit
- Do not rely on the seasonal waterfront shuttle outside its operating dates
- The route is not confirmed step-free; use open streets around closed sites
Check hours, tickets and access with each venue. Barriers may change the track and queues may add time. Accessibility has not been surveyed on site
Questions before the walk
Does this route reach the Old Mission?
No, the Old Mission is farther inland and belongs to a different walk
Is the courthouse only a tourist attraction?
No, it is also a working courthouse; check public access and allow for security or restricted areas
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments — Visit Santa Barbara County car-free ·
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara — Historic County Courthouse ·
© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Track geometry and distance are from the route dataset
Elevation estimate: Mapterhorn. Terrain model; stairs and small changes in level may be missed
