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Santa Barbara Attractions. 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 Santa Ynez Valley and backcountry.
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. Located near East Camino Cielo in the Los Padres National Forest, the ridge-top site has a ...
Jul 8, 2015 · In the mountains above Santa Barbara, a plot of privately owned land surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest. On that land stand the remains of a palatial estate that burned down seventy years ago, the so-called Knapp’s Castle. To the ruins and back is a 0.8-mile round trip hike with 50 feet of elevation change.
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- East Camino Cielo, Santa Barbara, 93105
Knapps Castle is a popular hike in the hills above Santa Barbara with fantastic views and historic ruins. As of 2020, the hike is on private property and closed to the public, but you can see what it used to look like in this post.
Overlooking the Santa Ynez River Valley, this elaborate home had many outstanding features. Originally named Laurel Springs Ranch, Knapp’s Castle had 5 bedrooms, a pipe organ room and even an observatory. A beautiful waterfall cascaded outside with large stone arches which still stand today.
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Jan 12, 2014 · Now a popular hiking destination, Knapp’s Castle in the Santa Barbara hills was once the luxurious home of a chemical magnate who had the good fortune of selling the estate just weeks...
Address. E Camino Cielo. Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Website. Visit website. View larger map Get Directions. 63°F. Feels like 62.2 °F broken clouds. Wind gusts: 4 m/s. Precipitation: 0 inch. 6.3 miles away. View beach. 6.5 miles away. View beach. 6.7 miles away. View beach. See the ruins of an abandoned private castle!
