Agency - Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden envisions a world where society understands the interdependency between people and plants, and acts to preserve the natural world.

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden fosters the conservations of California native plants through our gardens, education and research, and serves as a role model of sustainable practices.

Description:
Located on 78 acres in the foothills just above the city, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden features exquisite exhibits of California native plants displayed in beautiful landscaped settings. Walk along a meadow, through a canyon and redwood forest, across a historic dam, and along ridge tops that offer sweeping views of the Channel Islands.

History:
Established in 1926 as an educational and scientific institution, the Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in California dedicated to the study, conservation, and display of native flora.

Contact person: Cherie Welsh, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

1212 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (See a map)

Directions:

Directions From the South: Take U.S. Hwy 101 north to the Mission Street exit. Turn right (toward the hills) at the off-ramp stop light. From the North: Take U.S. Hwy 101 south to the Mission Street exit. Turn left (toward the hills). . . (more)