County historical societies maintain collections of local history materials spanning the entire county, including records from communities and townships that may not have their own dedicated historical organizations. There are 6 Historical Society locations in Santa Barbara County, California.

County residents seeking genealogical records, historical photographs, or documentation of local landmarks should contact the county historical society, which often holds materials from smaller communities throughout the county.

List of Santa Barbara County, California Historical Society

Gledhill Historical Society

View Details Call Now (805) 966-1601

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Goleta Valley Historical Society

View Details Call Now (805) 964-4407

Goleta Valley Historical Society

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Lompoc Valley Historical Society

View Details Call Now (805) 735-4626

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Rancho De Quadalupe Historical Society

View Details Call Now (805) 343-5901

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Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society

View Details Call Now (805) 688-7889

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society

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Santa Maria Historical Society

View Details Call Now (805) 922-3130

Santa Maria Historical Society

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Residents of Santa Barbara County can visit the county historical society to access genealogical records, historical photographs, newspaper archives, and local history collections. Many organizations also offer scanning or photocopying services for a nominal fee.

You may also find Historical Society locations in neighboring counties including Ventura, Santa Barbara.