Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

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  • Address
    1212 Mission Canyon Rd, North of Downtown
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    805 682 4726
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Lonely Planet review

Want the perfect place to stop and smell the redwoods? Take a soul-satisfying jaunt to the 65-acre Santa Barbara Botanic Garden , devoted to California's native flora. About 5.5 miles of trails meander through cacti, redwoods and wildflowers past the old mission dam, built by the Chumash to irrigate the mission's fields. Grab a map from the staffed info kiosk at the entrance. Leashed dogs welcome.

For a quirky garden experience book early to visit Lotusland (www.lotusland.org, ph 805 969 9990), the legacy of the eccentric late Madame Ganna Walska. Tours take in rare botanical species and enchanting corners, including the dramatic Blue Garden.