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Casa del Herrero
Type: Historic Sites
10Best Says
Completed in 1925, this gorgeous Spanish Colonial Revival home is the collaboration of owners George and Carrie Steedman and a coterie of designers, architects and horticulturists. Painstakingly... Read More
Completed in 1925, this gorgeous Spanish Colonial Revival home is the collaboration of owners George and Carrie Steedman and a coterie of designers, architects and horticulturists. Painstakingly conceived, built and furnished, the estate is a stunning Moorish and Mediterranean unification of art, gardens and space. Boasting European treasures, intricate tilework and Steedman's own metalworking, Casa del Herrero ("house of the blacksmith") pays tribute to its owners' machinery industry. Relatively unchanged since its creation, the home now welcomes visitors to browse its exquisite grounds and interiors. Public tours are available from Mid-February through mid-November, with a small number of December dates allotted for visitors wishing to see the home dressed up in its holiday splendor. Reservations must be made in advance.
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Hours:
- Mid-Feb - Mid-Nov: Wed, Sat 10am, 2pm
Admissions:
- Adult (10+) $20
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert
- Museums: "This is the museum destination for visitors interested in interior or landscape design. Reservations recommended."
- Best for Museums Because: A stunning look back at the good life in Santa Barbara's earlier days, Casa de Herrero has been preserved almost intact.
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