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Casa del Herrero
Type: Historic Sites
10Best Says
Architecture enthusiasts should visit the Casa when it's all dressed up for the festive season. Visitors are invited to enjoy a cup of hot spiced cider as they tour the gardens and have a glimpse of... Read More
Architecture enthusiasts should visit the Casa when it's all dressed up for the festive season. Visitors are invited to enjoy a cup of hot spiced cider as they tour the gardens and have a glimpse of how a Montecito Christmas in the 1930's might have looked. Painstakingly conceived, built and furnished, the estate was designed by George Washington Smith. It is a stunning Moorish and Mediterranean unification of art, gardens and space. Boasting European treasures, intricate tilework and one-of-a-kind metalwork, Casa del Herrero ("house of the blacksmith") pays tribute to its owners' machinery industry. A small number of December dates are allotted for visitors wishing to see the home decked out 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
- Things to Do in December: "This is a great holiday destination for visitors interested in interior or landscape design. Reservations recommended, especially during December."
- Museums: "This is the museum destination for visitors interested in interior or landscape design. Reservations recommended."
- Best for Things to Do in December Because: Visit this historic home for a glimpse of how a Montecito Christmas in the 1930's might have looked.
- 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.
