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The Presidio Neighborhood is a district in downtown Santa Barbara encompassing nine square blocks in and around the historical site of the Santa Barbara Presidio, the last of Spain’s four fortresses built in California in the eighteenth century. The district also includes the historical locations of Santa Barbara’s Nihonmachi (Japantown) and Chinatown, as well as the Mexican pueblo that evolved into the new City of Santa Barbara in 1850. Today, the Presidio Neighborhood includes a diverse array of local businesses, community organizations, civic institutions, parks, and schools. Its historical architecture is unmatched, and a density of theatres, museums, tasting rooms, restaurants and more make the Presidio Neighborhood a must-visit experience in Santa Barbara.
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There are many great neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, but this one has:
• Historical and cultural venues: the Lobero Theater, El Presidio de Santa á State Historic Park, and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.
• Four venues for overnight accommodations.
• A variety of restaurants, from fine dining, to take out, to casual eateries, coffeehouses and one of the best cheese shops in town.
• City Hall and our community’s civic plaza, Plaza de la Guerra.
• Locally owned, authentic shops, boutiques, a yoga studio, and a day spa.
• Architectural treasures and hidden paseos.
• Tasting rooms from eight top Santa Barbara wineries.
• Plenty of parking!