I left two phone messages, one email and one text attempting to reschedule due to illness. No replies. No courtesy. No customer relations. Now, I get a survey asking how I enjoyed the tour I didn't take. Horrific business model.

What a great experience to visit a gorgeous mansion that has been kept in its original 1930's condition. An incredible place to visit. Great docent tour guides with a wealth of knowledge about the house and the family.Expensive to see, but well worth it if you have a passion for history and architecture.

We had a fabulous kickoff to the Santa Barbara fiesta last night at the Bellosguardo Estate celebrating flamenco. We were entertained with music, dance, food, and wine overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was a perfect evening to kick off fiesta week here in Santa Barbara.

We signed up for a Wednesday afternoon tour. The detailed instructions are important since it was just a small group of 10. The docents Leslie and Dave were excellent. Having lived in Southern California for my whole life and visited Santa Barbara many times, this mysterious estate has always intrigued me. Seeing the elegant mansion frozen in time was a real treat. The grounds are beautiful as well. Hopefully more of the house and grounds will be available for touring in the future. This is a tour well worth taking.

The tour of this mansion should be a must if you are visiting Santa Barbara ! It has only been open for tours for 2 years and you must have a prepaid reservation because access is limited by virtue of its location and parking. Don’t let this deter you: the mansion is situated on a bluff with stunning views of the Santa Barbara coast .The mansion has a very intriguing history and was used only sparingly by the wealthy Clark family.The furnishings are exquisite and original with mostly no apparent wear because it was last occupied by the owner in the 1950’s. Suggest reading the book “Hidden Mansions” before a visit as it will amplify your experience.