Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

"You don't have to be from the green-thumb club to love this 78-acre garden in the foothills of Mission Canyon."

"After visiting the mission, take a soul-satisfying jaunt through the city’s 40-acre botanic garden, devoted to California’s native flora." Full review

"Check out the Japanese teahouse and wander through the 65 acres of over 1,000 species of plants and flowers." Full review

"Scenic trails meander through the garden's 78 acres of native plants." Full review

"Some 5mi of trails meander across 65 acres of wooded canyons, open meadows and high ridges in this pleasant site." Full review

"There are both wetlands and desert landscapes as well as a Japanese tea garden on the grounds. " Full review

"North of downtown, the 78-acre Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a refuge for bored beachgoers and nature enthusiasts alike." Full review

"The Botanic Garden is devoted to indigenous California plants. More than 5.5 miles of meandering trails on 65 acres offer glimpses of cactuses, redwoods, wildflowers, and much more" Full review