Peruse the large collection of visual and auditory resources at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum. It's sure to increase your understanding of the world we live in.

This collection of books in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara is well-liked by fellow travelers, so leave a spot for it on your travel itinerary. However, don't end your sightseeing there. There are loads more places ready for you to appreciate after Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum. Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara, and Presidio Santa Barbara are not far away.

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The hotel is beautiful. Location is perfect. We loved our stay here and would definitely recommend it. We had the king size bed and literally melted to sleep, it was so comfortable.

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