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17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-848-1255
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Holiday Splendor at Santa Barbara’s Secret Estate
Sunday, December 13, 2026 (1-Day Tour)
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$199
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Escape to the Santa Barbara coast and enter an enchanting world frozen in time on this exclusive holiday outing to Bellosguardo, the legendary Clark estate. Perched high atop a Santa Barbara bluff with sweeping, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands, this magnificent 24-acre property stands as a silent testament to Gilded Age opulence and intriguing seclusion. Shrouded in mystery for more than 60 years behind firmly locked gates, the doors of this 27,000-square-foot French neoclassical mansion have now opened to a privileged few—offering an intimate window into the life of its reclusive heiress owner, Huguette Clark. Built in the 1930s as a summer home by Huguette’s mother, Anna—widow of copper king Senator William Andrews Clark—the estate was inherited by Huguette following her mother's death, though she last visited in the 1950s. This decades-long period of disuse, coupled with Huguette’s decision to spend her final decades secluded in New York, fueled immense fascination around the property, a captivating tale chronicled in the bestselling book Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune. Today, Bellosguardo remains preserved exactly as Huguette left it—an impeccably maintained monument of wealth, fine art, and devotion to the mother she loved. For the holidays, this extraordinary time capsule takes on an added layer of seasonal enchantment. Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to explore the estate’s pristine grounds and fully furnished ground-floor salons, beautifully dressed in period holiday elegance. Marvel at grand halls adorned with lush evergreen garlands, sparkling vintage-inspired ornaments, and traditional festive accents that complement the mansion's gilded European furnishings, 18th century French tapestries, and museum-quality art collections. Prior, enjoy time at leisure for lunch and holiday browsing on your own amid the festive, palm-lined Spanish architecture of downtown Santa Barbara along the pedestrian-friendly State Street Promenade and Paseo Nuevo, the city's charming Mediterranean-style open-air shopping and dining center.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
Visit our Departure Points page for more details on each location.
| Depart* | Departure Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
| 8:30 a.m. | LBCC-O – Long Beach City College Lot "O" |
| Return** | 6:30 p.m. |
*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to listed departure time
**Return time is approximate and dependent on your drop-off location and traffic
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