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1. www.santabarbara.com › attractions › knapps-castleKnapp's Castle - SantaBarbara.com

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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.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Knapp&Knapp's Castle - Wikipedia

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   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 ...

4. californiathroughmylens.com › knapps-castleKnapps Castle: Hiking Santa Barbara's Famous Mansion Ruins ...

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   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.

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6. hiddenca.com › knapps-castleKnapp's Castle- Hidden CA

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   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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7. www.hikespeak.com › trails › knapps-castle-hikeKnapp's Castle Trail | Santa Barbara | Hikespeak.com

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   You will find over 700 hikes to explore, plus information on campgrounds and other outdoor attractions. Knapp's Castle: Trail description, photos, GPS map, and directions to the ruins of an estate home in the Santa Ynez Mountains behind Santa Barbara.

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   • Location: East Camino Cielo, Santa Barbara, 93105

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   What is Knapp's Castle?

   • 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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   What happened to Knapp's Castle?

   • Knapp’s Castle is a very popular hike in the hills above Santa Barbara, both because it has fantastic views and because it is less than a mile round trip. As of 2020, the hike is on private property and it is no longer accessible to the public since it is being rebuilt. I left this post up to show what it used to look like though.

   Knapps Castle: Hiking Santa Barbara's Famous Mansion Ruins

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   Who built Knapp's Castle?

   • George Owen Knapp, founder of Union Carbide, built Knapp's Castle shortly after purchasing the 160-acre (0.65 km 2) parcel in 1916. The location was so secluded that a new road had to be built to reach it. In 1940, Frances Holden bought the property and invited her friend, world-famous opera singer Lotte Lehmann, to move in.

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   Who was George Owen Knapp?

   • 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 president for 22 years. Knapp was a successful entrepreneur whom owned numerous homes, including 9 different properties in Santa Barbara alone.

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9. www.atlasobscura.com › places › knapp-s-castleKnapp’s Castle – Santa Barbara, California - Atlas Obscura

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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...

10. yankeebarbareno.com › 2011/08/07 › knapps-castleKnapp’s Castle Then and Now | Jack Elliott's Santa Barbara ...

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    Aug 8, 2011 · Perched on a promontory along a ridge on the north slope of the Santa Ynez Mountains, overlooking the Santa Ynez River Valley, the sandstone ruins known as Knapp’s Castle are the remnants of a remote mountain retreat built by George Owen Knapp. He purchased the property in 1916 and named it Laurel Springs Ranch.