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East Camino Cielo Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Map. Home. Santa Barbara Attractions. Knapp's Castle. Knapp's Castle (currently closed to visitors), in the mountains above Santa Barbara, on a plot of privately-owned land surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest, is a popular place because of its intriguing look and incredible view of the ...
Coordinates: 34°31′24″N 119°47′35″W. An aerial view of the ruin. Knapp's Castle is a privately owned landmark ruined mansion in the Santa Ynez Mountains near Santa Barbara, California. Built in 1916 by George Knapp, the estate included 5 bedrooms, an organ room, and even an observatory.
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Jan 12, 2014 · From US-101 in Santa Barbara take Hwy-154/State St exit north for 10.5 miles. Turn right on East Camino Cielo for 2.9 miles to a parking pull out to the right, across from an unmarked gate on...
It is on private property high up in the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara, but it’s been open for public visitation for years. To get here it takes a short hike from a narrow windy paved road in the mountains.
- E Camino Cielo Santa Barbara, CA 93105
About Knapp’s Castle. Tucked high up in the hills of Santa Barbara lays the skeletal foundation of what was once an elaborate “castle”. George Owen Knapp built the 160-acre home in 1915. Born in 1855 in Massachusetts, Knapp was a businessman and civil engineer by trade. He helped found Union Carbide Corporation and served as company ...
Jul 8, 2015 · Trailhead address: East Camino Cielo (Forest Route 5N12), Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Trailhead coordinates: 34.518155, -119.793234 (34° 31′ 05.35″N 119° 47′ 35.64″W)
Jan 21, 2021 · Length: 0.8 miles. Panoramic views of Santa Ynez Valley. Old ruins to explore. Close to wine country. One of the many hidden gems near Santa Barbara, Knapp's Castle is an abandoned home built in 1916 by George Knapp. Finding the trailhead can be difficult because it's not clearly marked and the road it's starts from is long, winding and narrow.