Domingo (Sunday) Architectural Walking Tour
Join us for a 1.5 to 2 hour architectural walking tour and celebrate the cultural heritage of historic downtown Santa Barbara.
Location
Santa Barbara Downtown Public Library
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, Meet Across the Street from 40 E. Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101About this event
Due to construction in front of the Public Library (40 E. Anapamu St.), the Domingo (Sunday) Tour will meet across the street (see map with red circle below) at 10:00am.
From the Public Library, you will be guided by an experienced docent who will share the architecture and historic art of downtown Santa Barbara as it was reborn after the 1925 earthquake. You will stroll through La Arcada Court and up State Street experiencing public art, hidden courtyards and fountains. Learn about the histories of the Arlington and Granada Theatres while learning about the architectural delights by featured architects Myron Hunt, Joseph Plunkett and Kem Weber. Suggested donation is $20 per person. Payment made on site at tour. Rain will cancel a tour.
Interested in becoming a walking tour docent? AFSB is looking for volunteers to join its team of docents. Training will be provided. Expected participation is approximately one tour per month. Contact Molly at 805.965.6307 or email info@afsb.org for further information.
Due to construction in front of the Public Library (40 E. Anapamu St.), meet across the street at location designated in red circle above.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Tours are weekly, weather permitting. Rain will cancel a tour.
Reservations are highly recommended and are a courtesy to the docent as a notification of attendance. If you are unable to make a reservation, you can arrive to the tour meeting location a few minutes early prior to the tour start time.
Tours last approximately two hours.
Tours are an easy stroll. Slight modification of tour to accommodate wheelchair accessibility is provided as needed.
The suggested donation is $20 per person.
Payment can be made at the time of the tour. Cash and checks can be given to your docent directly. You can also pay by credit card using a QR code your docent will have available.
It is not necessary to tip the docent. Docents are volunteers and any tips are passed on to the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara.
Yes! Children under 12 are free. We recommend that very young children in strollers stay home though.
Yes. Private tours can be arranged with advanced notice by contacting the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara at (805) 965-6307 or email info@afsb.org.
The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is a non-profit organization dedicated to public awareness of the built environment. AFSB offers educational programs with a focus on architecture, design, and art to Santa Barbara County youth and community.
The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara welcomes volunteers to join its team of walking tour docents. Training will be provided and expected participation is approximately one tour a month. Please contact Molly at 805.965.6307 or email info@afsb.org for further information.