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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

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(696) · Botanical garden in Santa Barbara, United States
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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
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Are dogs/pets allowed?
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On a leash.
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How long are the trails? How much time should we allow? Are you open on December 24th during the day? What about …
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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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I don't know the schedule. Sorry. Try their website. The trails vary from 1/2 th 2 hours.
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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 …
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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.
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We tend to visit places with our small dogs in a stroller, is this permitted at your place?
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Just email or call from their website. I saw a guide dog only
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Planning to visit at beginning of October. What types of blooms and foliage may we see?
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Just thought I'd mention this. You have to drive right by the SB mission to get to the Botanical Garden in case that interests you..
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Join one of the free docent-led tours which are offered on saturdays, sundays and mondays
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You can explore at your own pace or join one of the free docent-led tours
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Bringing leashed dogs get free admission to the garden and there are many dog-centric activities
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Tours are offered on weekends and mondays, but call ahead for times
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You can wander from a transcending beach front redwood woods to an inland prickly plants filled leave in only one climb
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You'll love exploring this gorgeous botanical garden, and you're welcome to bring your pet along as long as they remain on-leash
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Look around for rock jumps to launch off
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Be careful on the weekends, the trail is awfully crowded..be
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Admission is free for the following: children under 2 active military personnel in uniform garden members with valid membership card dogs on leash!
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Throughout the mile-long walkway, there are plenty of spots for visitors to sit and reflect
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A conservation center dedicated to rare and endangered plant species opened in 2016 and presents rotating exhibitions
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Guided tours are available on weekends and themed self-guided tours are accessible at any time
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Depart at 11am and 2pm on saturday and sunday, and 2pm on monday
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Afterwards, stop by the museum gift shop and nursery, where you can buy your own california native plants
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Native plants can be purchased from the nursery, which is located near the entrances
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You'll catch the very best color and aroma just after spring showers
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The gardens ares also used as a wedding reception venue
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Admission costs $14 for adults and $8 for children ages 3 to 17
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Garden also offers many classes and seminars on topics such as bird identification
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Peaceful haven of manicured landscapes, formal gardens and endangere plant species
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There are both wetlands and desert landscapes as well as a japanese tea garden on the grounds
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