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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-682-4726
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Ranked #15 of 63 attractions in Santa Barbara
Type: Gardens
Activities: Viewing foliage, Hiking
Description: Garden enthusiasts will savor the nearly 70 acres of native regional plants at this popular attraction.
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Coloraodo
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44 reviews 44 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Easy walking, well cared for, beautiful grounds. It's worth the time to drive out and see. Can't imagine not going when in SB.

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Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Drive up into the hills, park and then spend some leisurely time taking in all of the beauty. The flowers and the scenery are just lovely.

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richmond, ca.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Nice break from humans. No artificiality here. Just soothing nature with delightful paths. Nice diversion.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Spend my birthday here, of you love outdoors, it's great! Many things to see, from birds to flowers and trees. It's quiet and great way to spend the day.

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Tofino, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Attractive displays of California's indigenous plants for both those with no or little knowledge and those with much knowledge. Great trails for exercise interspersed with quiet places to rest and observe nature. Also has a small but excellent gift shop.

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Flora the way it was when the first European immigrants arrived. (Immigrants? We can't have that!) Natural, not man-designed. Lots of shade,

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Delmar, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The early part of the garden is very pretty with lots of plantings, but as you continue on the path, it pretty much just turns into a walk in the woods. For a $12 entrance fee for a 20-minute walk - pretty pricey.

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Santa Barbara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Displays all of the beauty of the Southern California coastal nature with easily accessible trails. Great for visitors and regularly enjoyed by locals like myself.

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oakland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

A lovely walk through native plants with a gorgeous view of the mountains and some time by a small creek.

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Maple Grove, Minnesota
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13 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This botanical garden is a GEM! Beautifully designed with a large variety of plants, flowers, shrubs and trees native to the area. Absolutely loved the large variety of blooming spring flowers (in April) with the backdrop of the beautiful mountains, redwood trees and ocean views! It was truly delightful to see so many blooming poppies! A very quiet, relaxing couple... More

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