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Santa Barbara Courthouse

1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101 USA

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“The most beautiful courthouse in america”

The Courthouse has been called the most beautiful government building in America. Designed by William Mooser III, the Spanish-Moorish style building was completed in 1929, after the 1925 earthquake ruined much of the city. It occupies a square block in downtown Santa Barbara. Gardens and lawns surround this working courthouse. Civic events, performances and numerous weddings are held on the attractively landscaped Sunken Garden where the 1872 courthouse once stood. For information regarding use of the Sunken Garden for wedding ceremonies or other events please contact the Santa Barbara County Parks Department at this link. Marriage License information can be found at the County Clerk Recorder's office. Visitors can ride an elevator to the 85-foot "El Mirador" clock tower for unforgettable views of the city, coast and mountains. Other attractions include the Mural Room, "Spirit of the Ocean" fountain, noteworthy architecture and ornate tile work throughout the building. An information booth is located in the lobby near the main archway. The booth is open 8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays and 10am to 4:30pm on weekends. Free docent tours are conducted of the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse located at 1100 Anacapa Street at 2pm daily. Additional tours are conducted at 10:30am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

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June 09, 2017
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It's pretty.

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Santa Barbara Courthouse

1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California
93101 USA
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  • Sun, Sat: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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