Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

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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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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
Mar 24, 2024
Excellent trip to Santa Barbara Orchid Show and also visited the SB Botanical garden. Both excellent: orchid enthusiasts will enjoy the informative beauty of the annual show and lovers of CA native p… Full review by Janet Story S
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If you’re the type of person who finds peace in nature, the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden should be on your itinerary. This garden, whic…
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Are dogs/pets allowed?
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I believe you can have them on leashes.
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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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Yes, the poppies are in full bloom! We hope to see you soon!
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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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We have only ever been in spring and summer so not too sure. However it is so worth a visit. Make sure that you do both sides of the road. Enjoy!
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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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