Casa del Herrero is a Spanish Colonial Revival landmark in Santa Barbara, California. Built in 1925, it was designed by George Washington Smith, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Casa del Herrero Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit).
Location: 1387 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Verified facts
- Located in Montecito, Santa Barbara
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1660, SRC-1661 - Designed by George Washington Smith
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1660, SRC-1662 - Built in 1925
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1662, SRC-1663, SRC-3815 - Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1660, SRC-1661 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1662, SRC-1663, SRC-3593, SRC-3815 - Owned by Casa del Herrero Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit) (since 1993)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1661, SRC-3593, SRC-13932
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10104 — Casa del Herrero — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13932 — Noozhawk — Historic Casa del Herrero Public Tour Season Begins Saturday (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1660 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Steedman Estate (Casa del Herrero) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1661 — Casa del Herrero – Official Website (About) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1662 — Casa del Herrero | The Cultural Landscape Foundation (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1663 — In the Home of the Centaur – The Santa Barbara Independent (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3593 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3815 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5711 — Visit — Casa del Herrero official website (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Docent-led tours by reservation, Wed & Sat 10am & 2pm (from 31 Jul 2026: Fri & Sat). Advance booking required.
Admission: $85 per person (free for members); $5 reduced with EBT/SNAP card. Private tours from $400 (1-4 people). No children under 10 on public tours.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Casa del Herrero?
Yes — Casa del Herrero is open to the public. Hours: Docent-led tours by reservation, Wed & Sat 10am & 2pm (from 31 Jul 2026: Fri & Sat). Advance booking required.. Admission: $85 per person (free for members); $5 reduced with EBT/SNAP card. Private tours from $400 (1-4 people). No children under 10 on public tours..
Who designed Casa del Herrero?
Casa del Herrero was designed by George Washington Smith.
Where is Casa del Herrero located?
Casa del Herrero is located in Santa Barbara, California.