Spanish-Moorish Architecture featured in the Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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This is going to be quick as I’m running out the door to go camping in Yosemite this weekend.
So I spent the day in Santa Barbara yesterday…yup, drove down and back in one day (Will had a business meeting). Hit the beach, ate some fab fish tacos + clam chowder, browsed a great used bookstore (did NOT walk out empty-handed) and visited one of the most acclaimed government buildings in the US–the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. My jaw just hung open the entire time and I’m sure I got a few weird looks for the abundance of photos I shot of the Spanish-Moorish architecture, but I wasn’t paying attention. No, I was immersed in the glorious tile. I could go on for a while, but I have a truck to load full of camping gear, so I’ll just say this. I HEART TILE. Soooooo much!
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Happy, Happy Friday!
The courthouse in Santa Barbara is quite beautiful. Next time you have some more time in town, check out the Mission as well. Also, eat at La Super Rica Taqueria (it’s Julia Child and Oprah’s favorite). It’s a hole in the wall spot with the best authentic Mexican food. If you have enough time to stay the night, I also suggest going on a sunset cruise by the harbor (its BYOW…bring your own wine) and spending the night at a budget-friendly hotel like The Sandman Inn (www.thesandmaninn.com) on State. Happy travels!
Hey Gracie!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Mission, but didn’t make it over on this time around…have you seen the photo I posted not too long ago from one of the archways there:
http://www.jaimelaurenphotographyblog.com/2011/09/fridays-favourite-summer-lovin/
Thanks for the awesome ideas! I love Mexican food so Check, that’s on the list and harbor cruise with BYOW..um YES PLEASE! And I’m totally down with budget-friendly hotels, but if I wanted to head on down to SB for an anniversary or something, do you have a cute B+B or something you’d suggest?
Oh, and have you tried Tupelo Junction for breakfast? We hit up that place at about 10am and loved the blend…it was like country-style but healthy!!!
Cheers!
I love the Courthouse In Santa Barbara! It is so gorgeous and the yes, the tile work is spectacular. Taking your own walking tour of it is quite necessary and a great experience. I was just in Santa Barbara and we had a great time doing just this! Stayed at the South Coast Inn (www.santa-barbara-hotel.com). So elegant and affordable!
What a beautiful blog! Love the SB Mission, so much history and the tile work is magnificent. I’m planning my next trip in town and I cannot wait to have a picnic at the Rose Garden and just admire the beautiful scenery. I’ll be staying at the South Coast Inn (www.santa-barbara-hotel.com). So classy and very much affordable.
The tile work in Santa Barbara is one of a kind and just all over the place, it’s really what makes the city so special. How all the buildings match is so cool, especially the red tile roofs! The Mission is probably the most exceptional area for tile work and the courthouse downtown is just out of this world. Whoever designed these are truly gifted!I enjoy going on walking tours whenever I’m in town, my inner architect screams in this town full of things to observe and learn from. I can’t help but stay at the Sandman Inn (www.thesandmaninn.com), perfect part of town and I save so much money as well.
The tile work on the Mission is fantastic but the courthouse personally wins the battle in my eyes with great tile work. Most buildings in SB are striking and you can get so wrapped up walking around and taking it all in like I always do. I’ve spent a food amount of time there and I am never not mystified by the natural beauty of that place. The South Coast Inn (www.goleta-hotel.com) is great because it is close to a bunch of lovely buildings well worth admiring!