ArchitecTours 2025

6 LU/HSW for AIA members attending full day

AIA Santa Barbara Presents ArchitecTours 2025

Saturday, October 4th

10.00 am - 4.00 pm Self-Guided Tour

4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Tour Party

The American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara is proud to announce its 16th annual ArchitecTours, this year themed ‘Living Architecture: Santa Barbara.’ The tour offers a curated exploration of the city’s distinctive architectural landscape, highlighting residential, commercial, and public spaces that define Santa Barbara living.

Participants will experience homes nestled in the tranquil foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, sun-drenched coastal retreats, and thoughtfully designed commercial and public spaces. Each site demonstrates the interplay of design, functionality, and environment, reflecting the creativity and craftsmanship that shape the city’s built environment.

From private residences to dynamic workplaces and community gathering spaces, attendees will gain an insider’s perspective on how timeless architectural principles harmonize with modern innovation. The tour celebrates the ways in which architecture influences daily life, fosters community, and defines the unique character of Santa Barbara.

About ArchitecTours

ArchitecTours is an annual event presented by the American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara, offering the public a rare opportunity to explore the region’s exceptional architecture. Each year, the tour highlights both historic and contemporary projects, celebrating the artistry and vision of Santa Barbara’s built environment.

You will receive a tour brochure and/or app with maps, photos, and info detailing all the projects. Meet architects and design professionals and discover how design impacts art and art impacts design.

Tickets

Early Bird tickets are on sale from August 27th-September 17th:

• Early Bird AIA Members & Seniors (65+): $70

• Early Bird General Public: $80

After September 17th:

• General Public: $95
• AIA Members & Seniors: $85
• AIA Associate Members: $35

• Students: $35

There is a standard ticket price for Students and AIASB Associate Members, students must provide proof.

Tickets are non-refundable.

ArchitecTours App

While we will continue to have the paper Ticket Brochure, we will also provide an App for your smart device. The App will have all the information that the Ticket Brochure has, including maps, information on each project, party, sponsors and more. Once you have registered, we will email you the link for the App on the day preceding the event. Please do not share this link with those not registered for ArchitecTours. You will be given a wristband, which will allow entrance into all the locations and the party.

Wrist Band and Tour Brochure Check-In

Your wrist band is your ticket to each location and the party. You can pick up your tour brochure and wrist band on the dates below, at AIA Santa Barbara, 229 East Victoria Street, Santa Barbara 93101. We are on the corner of Garden and Victoria - enter through Garden Street.

Wednesday, October 1st, through Friday, October 3rd, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

The morning of the tour Saturday, October 4th, 9:00AM – 11:00AM ArchitecTours starts at 10.00 am.

5% of ticket sales will be donated to a local non-profit.

Volunteers

Interested in volunteering for the 2025 ArchitecTours? This is a great opportunity to support & explore Architecture in our community. With your volunteer participation, you receive a complimentary ticket to attend ArchitecTours on Oct 7, 10 am – 4 pm and the party. Once you have signed up to volunteer we will send you an email with the address and details of your volunteer position.

Volunteering sign-ups begin next week. To receive the sign-up sheet early reach out to [email protected].

Host or Publisher AIA Santa Barbara, A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects