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Knapp, built what is now called Knapp's Castle shortly after purchasing the 160-acre parcel in 1916 and the site was home to a 3-story hunting lodge, an observation tower, houses for guests, servants and caretakers, a pool and a cider mill near the apple orchard down the mountain. In 1940, the property was purchased by Frances Holden.
Knapp's Castle. Coordinates: 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. Located near East Camino Cielo in the Los Padres ...
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Knapps Castle: Hiking Santa Barbara’s Famous Mansion Ruins (Closed) As of 2020, this hike is private property and is now closed. It is being rebuilt and is no longer open to the public. This information is just for historic purposes. Knapp’s Castle is a very popular hike in the hills above Santa Barbara, both because it has fantastic views ...
Jan 12, 2014 · Discover Knapp’s Castle in Santa Barbara, California: The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.
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.
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 ...
Nov 27, 2017 · Knapp's Castle, a hidden gem nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountains, has been a long time favorite hike of locals. Discover the history of these amazing ruins!
