The Gaucho's Stand: Defending Santa Barbara
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Santa Barbara Mission, 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
Places you will visit
12
It will take you
87-117 mins
You will walk
6040 steps
Total distance
4.6 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Santa Barbara Mission
2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USAFinish point Hill-Carrillo Adobe
15 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USAAbout this quest
Step into the boots of Joaquín Moreno, a young gaucho, as he teams up with iconic historical figures to protect the town from the notorious French pirate Hipolito Bouchard.
Explore iconic sites like the Presidio and the Santa Barbara Mission.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning architecture of early 19th-century California, discovering vibrant cultural insights and legendary stories.
Highlights
Visit Historical Landmarks- Mission, Presidio, Historical Homes
Get to know real-life heroes and their lore
Live through a true story adventure in 19th-century Santa Barbara
Learn about the beautiful history of Santa Barbara
Experience a gripping narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists of Santa Barbara's people during a time of turmoil
The mission: Your story in Santa Barbara
During the year 1818 in Santa Barbara, Joaquín Moreno, a young gaucho of Spanish descent, felt the winds of change blowing through the sprawling ranchos and rolling hills he called home.
The pirate raid at Refugio Shore was brutal, pillaging and burning the Ortega family's ranch, killing cattle, and destroying property. Joaquín, hearing the news, felt a deep fear for Santa Barbara, knowing the pirates might soon target his beloved town. That day, his life would change forever.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Rose Garden
Lower Reservoir
Santa Barbara Mission
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- Comfortable shoes are highly recommended!
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
