Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour

D1

Day 1 Los Angeles → Amtrak Coast Starlight → Santa Barbara → Los Angeles

• Attractions

  Coast Starlight

  Santa Barbara Pier

  Santa Barbara County Courthouse

  Old Mission Santa Barbara
• Description

  We'll depart at sunrise for Oxnard Station, the starting point of the iconic Coast Starlight train's most iconic leg. From Oxnard Station to Santa Barbara Station, you'll experience the legendary "Seaview Train." The tracks seamlessly follow the coastline, bringing California's stunning beaches to your doorstep. After lunch in Santa Barbara, we'll explore the city's unique charm and beauty. Finally, we'll return to Los Angeles.
  
  Itinerary:
  Los Angeles → Oxnard → Amtrak Coast Starlight (60 mins, ticket included, no tour guide during the trip) → Pier Santa Barbara (90 mins) → Superior Court Of California (60 mins) → Old Mission Santa Barbara (outside visit, 40 mins) → Los Angeles
  
  Amtrak Coast Starlight
  A grand west coast train adventure, en route daily between Los Angeles and Seattle, the Coast Starlight train passes through Santa Barbara, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Portland. Widely regarded as one of the most spectacular of all train routes, the Coast Starlight links the greatest cities on the West Coast. The scenery along the Coast Starlight route is also unsurpassed by any others. The dramatic snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Range, Mount Shasta’s lush forests and fertile valleys, and the long stretches of the Pacific Ocean shoreline provide a stunning backdrop for your journey.
  
  Pier Santa Barbara
  Santa Barbara, California, is a city embodying Spanish style. Even new architecture here embodies ingenuity, and the streets are lined with ever-changing residences, hotels, and theaters, all of which are breathtakingly beautiful. The Santa Barbara Pier, a must-see attraction, offers expansive views of the azure coastline, gentle breezes, circling seagulls, and sunlight shimmering on the water, creating a tranquil and beautiful scene.
  
  Superior Court Of California
  The current Santa Barbara County Courthouse was completed in 1929. This Spanish Colonial Revival style courthouse was designed by William Mooser III. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 and named a California Historical Landmark in 2003.
  
  Old Mission Santa Barbara
  The Old Mission Santa Barbara is the oldest existing building in Santa Barbara. It includes the Santa Barbara church, museum, and garden. Built by the Spanish in 1786 for missionary purposes, it is a well-preserved monastery that is still in use today. The Santa Barbara Old Mission is one of the top ten cathedrals in California and one of the greatest treasures of Santa Barbara. The Old Mission Santa Barbara displays great Spanish architecture, exclusive history, and demonstrates an important religious significance, making this such a unique landmark in Santa Barbara!