Music & Culture: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - This nationally renowned museum specializes in California and West Coast natural history. Do not miss the giant blue whale skeleton. Santa Barbara County Courthouse - The courthouse is the area's cultural center featuring unequaled Spanish architecture, beautiful murals and paintings and the famous clock tower with 360 degree views of the city. The sunken garden area hosts a series of events throughout the year and is the main venue for Santa Barbara's annual Spanish Days festival, Fiesta.