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Bath House and Plaza Del Mar, Santa Barbara, Cal.

"One of the oldest parks in the city located across from the harbor and Los Baños Pool with grassy areas, a band shell, and large shade trees The park has shared use with Santa Barbara City College for sports activities."

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Hope Ranch

"Hope Ranch is named after Irishman Thomas Hope, who purchased the land in 1861 for sheep ranching. Following his death in 1876, his heirs sold the ranch for $250,000 to the Southern Pacific Railroad, who intended to develop the land. It was not until Harold Chase purchased the land in 1923 that the area was developed into the residential area that exists today." wikipedia

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Samarkand Persian Hotel

The Persian themed luxury hotel was in operation from 1920 to 1940.

"It all began in 1915 when Dr. Prynce Hopkins, who had been a headmaster at an all boys school in Mission Canyon, bought 32 + acres to build a second school. Built adjacent to Oak Park, the new school was bordered by what is now Las Positas, State Street and Tallant Road. It was designed to resemble the Persian opulence of the past. Ultimately, the school fell apart after Dr. Hopkins left Santa Barbara. His mother, Mary Hopkins had other visions for the Persian paradise; she remodeled and created The Samarkand Hotel to capitalize on west coast tourism. Although the hotel was beautiful and lavish, the opening of The Biltmore took much of their clientele and The Samarkand ultimately had to close its doors." www.thomasschultheis.com