Old Mission Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara · Mission Canyon · History
Mission Santa Barbara, founded in 1786, with a self-guided tour of the museum, gardens and cemetery.
Good to know: The church and cemetery leave the tour route after 3:15pm on Saturdays and 9:30am–12:30pm on Sundays.
Free days
No free day listed; children 4 and under free
Know before you go
- Admission
Paid self-guided tour: Adults 18–64 $17; Seniors 65+ $15; Youth 5–17 $12; 4 and under free; SNAP $3
✓ Verified on santabarbaramission.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Free days & hours
No free day listed; children 4 and under free
✓ Verified on santabarbaramission.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Reservations
Tour tickets until 4pm; tour route may close Sat after 3:15pm and Sun morning for services/weddings
✓ Verified on santabarbaramission.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Hours
Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm; Sun 12:30–5pm (last ticket 4pm)
✓ Verified on santabarbaramission.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Closed
No weekly closure
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Parking
Free parking in front lot off Los Olivos St (first come)
✓ Verified on santabarbaramission.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Kids
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Accessibility
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Address
2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
✓ Verified on santabarbaramission.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Map location from OpenStreetMap.
Free days, hours and prices change often, and museums close for installations and private events. Always confirm on the museum's own site before you go. Information only; Orca Travel Collection isn't affiliated with these museums.
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Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.