Casa de la Guerra
The 1820s Mexican-era adobe residence of the presidio commander, witness to California's change of rulers.
Built by presidio commander José de la Guerra, the house was the town's social and political center at the time. Dana, author of Two Years Before the Mast, once attended a wedding here. It is now a history museum displaying 19th-century furniture and California history. It is generally open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 16:00. Admission is about 10 US dollars, and it is right next to El Paseo.
Opening hours
Sat and Sun 12:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- State Street
- El Paseo
- El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
- Arlington Theatre
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Moreton Bay Fig Tree
- Funk Zone