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Knapp's Castle is a frequent escape for locals when Santa Barbara is foggy (usually May and June) because the mountain top is usually above the clouds with a spectacular view of a non-foggy backcountry. To drive to Knapp's Castle exit the U.S. 101 Freeway at Highway 154 and then turn east on Camino Cielo Road at the top of the Santa Ynez Mountains.
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 ...
Knapps Castle is a private property that was a former house built by George Knapp, the founder of Union Carbide Chemicals, in 1918. The hike is a short and scenic one, with fantastic views of the canyon and the arches of the ruins, but it is now closed and being rebuilt.
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Knapp’s Castle was a 160-acre home built by George Owen Knapp in 1915, but it was destroyed by a wildfire in 1940. The site is now a popular hiking destination with a waterfall, a pipe organ room and a scenic view of the Santa Ynez River Valley.
Jan 12, 2014 · 842. Knapp’s Castle leiris (Atlas Obscura User) 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 ...
A 0.8-mile round trip hike to the ruins of Knapp's Castle, a palatial estate that burned down in 1916 in the mountains above Santa Barbara. The trail offers stunning views of the Santa Ynez River Canyon, Lake Cachuma, and the San Rafael Mountains. No permit is required, but you may need a National Forest Adventure Pass to park at the trailhead.
Knapp’s Castle was built by George Knapp the founder of Union Carbide Corporation in 1916. Later it was destroyed by a forest fire and not rebuilt. The stonework that remains is a site frequently used by pro photographers. It is on private property high up in the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara, but it’s been open for public ...
