Santa Barbara Botanic Garden- First botanic garden in the United States dedicated to the conservation of native plants and habitats in California.
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Mar 13, 2025
Amazing collection of native species. There are lots of trails, most are groomed. The map is excellent. This garden is 80 years old and the natural landscape is wonderful. Not your average specimen h…Full review by dorothym683
Jul 29, 2024
One of my favorite places in all of Santa Barbara. Every plant and tree is native to California, it’s beautifully laid out and well maintained and you’re far from any hustle and bustle. The redwoods …Full review by A_So_Cal_Local
Mar 27, 2024
Grand gardens with native California plants! Meadows, streams, canyons, redwoods, children’s areas, scenic overlooks of the Pacific, what more could you ask for? Carefully maintained natural habit…Full review by deanf646
How long are the trails? How much time should we allow? Are you open on December 24th during the day? What about December 23rd?
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The Botanic Garden is closed on Christmas Eve [12/24] however they are open on the 23rd from 9-5p. The trails are relatively short, being less than a half mile each. There is …
The Botanic Garden is closed on Christmas Eve [12/24] however they are open on the 23rd from 9-5p. The trails are relatively short, being less than a half mile each. There is a half dozen different trails so if you are interested in a short walk, you could spend a half hour doing a trail or two. If you have more time, maybe 2-3 hours depending on your pace. it's a beautiful place, spend as much time as you can.
Do you still have a lot of the poppies still in full bloom. I can’t find the info on the website. About a week ago you posted incredible views...wanted to know if it’s looking about the same before we drive up there! Thank you!
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Why not phone the garden? They’ll be able to give you an accurate answer in real time.
Planning to visit at beginning of October. What types of blooms and foliage may we see?
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Like those above, we were springtime visitors. The garden is not geared around manicured blooming flowers, but more to a natural environment, which includes a dessert growth area …
Like those above, we were springtime visitors. The garden is not geared around manicured blooming flowers, but more to a natural environment, which includes a dessert growth area (cactus), redwoods, plus a Japanese tea house. All-in-all, a serene setting.
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