8. Santa Barbara Historical Museum

SANTA BARBARA.   Offering one of the state's best collections of regional history, this museum enjoys a downtown location along with a gracious courtyard and historical adobe buildings. Inside, fine art, western saddles, costumes, and antique toys highlight the collection, and both permanent and rotating exhibits showcase Santa Barbara's past and present. The reference library houses a plethora of maps, manuscripts, and books that prove invaluable for regional research and local history. In addition to the weekday hours, the library is open the first Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm.   (© 10Best)

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