Santa Barbara Visit the Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park . Twelve miles northwest of Santa Barbara on Highway 154, this fascinating park includes an ancient cave and surrounding mountain terrain. The Chumash Indians painted brightly colored pictographs on the cave walls hundreds of years ago. These are fine examples of Native American art and are believed to have Chumash religious connotations. The designs are protected by locked, metal screen, but the interior can still be viewed by visitors.
Parking is on a narrow shoulder near the cave.
Take the Red Tile Walking Tour . Stroll through Downtown Historic Area. Visit El Presidio Fort, where Santa Barbara began over 200 years ago, historic adobe and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Browse through galleries and boutiques. Also, visit other historic sites in Santa Barbara, and check out our guide to the city.