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The Granada

1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-899-2222
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Type: Theaters
Owner description: Home of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, The Granada in beautiful Downtown Santa Barbara is a year-round entertainment venue... more » Owner description: Home of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, The Granada in beautiful Downtown Santa Barbara is a year-round entertainment venue featuring local and international acts on tour, including Classical and Pop concerts, Broadway musicals, Theatre, Dance and more. Built in 1924, the historic Granada underwent a $60 million restoration before reopening in March, 2008. Available for private tours. Call for information. « less
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Carpinteria, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

My hubby and I came to the Granada for the 1st time this month to see an event (Neil deGrasse Tyson speak). The Granada is beautiful inside and out. The seats are comfortable. The atmosphere and decor are fun. The acoustics and lighting were great. We had a great experience at The Granada.

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Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

This is a beautifully restored theatre, in the heart of State Street, offering live performances on a regular basis.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Great old theater, good accoustics, and seating line sights are pretty good. Very efficient for crowds entering and leaving. Good parking immediately behind on Anacapa Street, they have a parking special for events for $5.00 and worth it.

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Malibu, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The Granada Theater went through a complete renovation a few years back. The privately owned, (non-profit), theater group did an excellent job of restoration and have created a lovely 1550 seat theater. Worth visiting for any style of production.

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Santa Barbara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Great renovation, this place is a wonderful Santa Barbara cultural center. Acoustic is great, We are lucky to have such a variety of performances!

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Atascadero, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

It's old, yes, but it has a great deal of charm and character. Yes, the prices are a bit high for the average person, but it is a joy to see a show or performance in this space. Do not expect modern amenities, but that what makes the Granada special.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Had a great time. The concern had a great mix of music. Hollywood, Broadway, Classical, Seasonal, and Patriotic were all covered.

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Santa Barbara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

This carefully restored theatre is a work of art and has great acoustics. We've sat in several different locations and the sound has always been very good. It's not huge so it provides an intimate feel for what's going on on-stage.

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Camarillo, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

We've been to The Granada on several occasion. We like the types of performances the venue books. It's a beautiful building with terrific architecture and style. And it's not too large. There is plenty of nearby parking, although the lot behind the facility can be a challenge to exit after performances. And the place is located on State Street, so... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We have seen a few shows here. Its such a trip back in time. I love every opportunity we get to go to the Granada :)

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