El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Also known as El Presidio de Santa Barbara SHP, El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(805) 965-0093
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park is a 6-acre historic site in Santa Barbara County, in Santa Barbara.
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open Daily from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM Address: 123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult Entry Fee | $5 |
| Senior Entry Fee | $4 |
| Students 16+, Military Entry Fee | $2.50 |
| Youth Under 16 Entry Fee | Free · child |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Adult Entry Fee: $5.00 • Senior Entry Fee: $4.00 • Students 16+, Military Entry Fee: $2.50 • Youth Under 16 Entry Fee: Free
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programs
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Built in 1782, the Presidio served as the military and government headquarters for the lands between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo until 1846. Two original buildings have been restored and five others reconstructed. It is located in downtown Santa Barbara at 123 East Canon Perdido. Phone (805) 965-0093 for more information.
Other Information
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park is operated by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation under an operating agreement with California State Parks. For more information about the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and the accessible features within this park, visit their website at: www.sbthp.org.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 123 E.Canon Perdido Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 - Nearest town
- Santa Barbara
- Coordinates
- 34.4219, -119.6995
- Phone
- (805) 965-0093
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located at 123 East Canon Perdido, between Anacapa and Santa Barbara Streets in downtown Santa Barbara.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology