Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in the United States! I know like that seems like an exaggeration, but I'm not joking. Walking around the building reveals countless architectural details, from stained-glass windows, to tiny stone bridges. The inside is even more striking--long, colonnaded hallways lined with tapestries and heavy, carved wooden furniture. The mural room, which has a 360 degree mural, is jaw-dropping. The clock tower is free to enter and offers an unimpeded view of Santa Barbara, from the oceans to the mountains; this is where you realize why Santa Barbara is called the American Riviera! the surrounding gardens are amazing too--tropical palms, green grass, and redwoods offer a perfect place for a picnic. From its painted ceilings down to its tiled-floors, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse is a must-see!

This place is one of my favorite places in Santa Barbara. Beautiful Architecture and gardens. The clock is definitely my favorite!

Absolutely beautiful building inside and out. Recommend the free tour when the pandemic restrictions are lifted. There are often wedding photos being taken outdoors. You’ll also see people out in the garden reading, having a picnic, walking their dog, stretching, doing exercises, and just lounging on a blanket. Parking across the street on the street or in the parking garage which is free for the first 75 minutes.

AMAZING! Our favorite place in Santa Barbara. Not only the building is beautiful both from the outside and the inside, but the gardens that surround it are amazing! Also, we got to go up to the tower and the views from up there are breathtaking. It’s free and open until 4 or so.

Easily one of the best features of Santa Barbra. This building is so pleasing to the eye and the surrounding gardens are beautiful. We visited on a Wednesday and were lucky to have bumped into Barbra at the information desk who has a wealth of knowledge. Great woman and very helpful. It’s a public building meaning you can freely walk around inside and out. We even sat through some live court hearings! Viewing deck at the top is a must.