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State Street's Saddles

By Brian Campbell

Jul 20, 2026
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Before There Was State Street, There Was the Saddle

We love Santa Barbara; its people, its sense of community, and its extraordinary beauty. So have generations of visitors who come here to celebrate and experience a city unlike any other.

But Santa Barbara did not become important because of tourism.

It became important because of the Spanish military, th…

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