Casa del Herrero - Montecito, California

Victor Arroyo

Maravilloso todo recomendó para todos

Lawrence d-f

We had a lovely tour today. The house is extremely beautiful and authentic to the family’s history, with all the original furnishings still on display. Your tour, although slightly more expensive than Hearst Castle ($50 vs $30), is far less crowded as it is only 10 of you going through the entire house and grounds.

I found it to be more interesting and authentic than our visit to Hearst Castle yesterday as a result. Although I very much enjoyed the grandeur of that as well.

I’m surprised that more people are not coming here, an excellent stop on your visit!

Highly recommended.

W Gobert

A 1920s house built by a famous inventor, the Spanish architecture of a famous architect, decorated with furniture and artifacts from an old house in Spain. The gardens are a National Historic place.

Katie Jackson (Hutt)

The Casa Del Herrero (House of the Blacksmith) is a Time Machine back to the 1920’s and 30’s in Montecito, CA. Wrapped in the history, stories, and amazing facts of a time few of us think about.

From handmade tiles to ceilings transported from churches in Italy, this home is made of magic. Thought and attention to detail is applied to every inch of the grounds, including the garden used for moonlit strolls under the full moon.

A home filled with love, artistry, and community (And a workshop that made me green with jealousy). This place is a reminder of just what a home can be. More than just walls keeping the weather out but a fanciful world that provides rest and creativity, inspiring others even when the owners are long gone.

If you get a chance to do the 90-minute tour you need to. It's a magical experience!

Victoria Chaverri

Beautiful spanish furniture inside the home. No pictures allowed inside only outside. Too bad! Great detail went into the customizing the home.

Kenny Paddock 360 MVP

Great location for a get-together with friends. Friendly staff. Very clean property.
Looking forward to hosting my 360 booth here again.

Michael Lubensky

Unique place with rich history. Worth the wait. Hard to get in due to village limitations. Book in advance.

Scott Nichols

Someone said this is a smaller version of Hearst Castle. In some ways yes. Antiques curated by the same person, but this is much more intimate and personal. I loved this place. Highly recommend if you are interested in Santa Barbara, California, or Spanish history or architecture.