Name of Garden:
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
History:
In 1925 the Carnegie Institution suggested a cooperative undertaking with the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to administer what it envisioned as a botanical garden "...reaching from the sea to the crest of the mountains, connected by a drive lined with trees, shrubs and flowers from all parts of the earth." Plant ecologist Dr. Frederic Clements came to Santa Barbara as Carnegie's representative in search of geographic sites that could be used for experimental plant research. In 1926 this plan became a reality when Anna Dorinda Blaksley Bliss, a local philanthropist, purchased 13 acres in Mission Canyon for the museum. One can indeed see the mountains and the ocean from this site.
Description:
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is an educational and scientific institution fostering stewardship of the natural world through inspired learning, rigorous scholarship, and premier displays. With an emphasis on plants native to California, the Garden advances the knowledge and understanding of plant life and provides a rewarding experience for visitors.
Location:
1212 Mission Canyon Road,
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Tel: (805) 682-4726 ext. 101
Directions:
From the North: Take U.S. Hwy 101 south to the Mission Street exit. Turn left (toward the hills) at the off-ramp stop light.
Proceed on Mission Street to Santa Barbara Street.
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Look for the brown and white "Botanic Garden" signs. |
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Turn left onto Santa Barbara Street, proceed two blocks to the first stop sign at Los Olivos Street. |
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Turn right onto Los Olivos Street and drive past Mission Santa Barbara. |
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Continue north toward the mountains to the stop sign at Foothill Road (Highway 192). |
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Turn right onto Foothill Road; proceed to the stop sign at Mission Canyon Road. |
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Turn left onto Mission Canyon Road. |
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Bear right at the fork of Mission Canyon Road and Tunnel Road. |
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Proceed about 1/2 mile; the Garden is on the left at 1212 Mission Canyon Road (look for a large sign at the entry to the parking lot.) |
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If you have any difficulty finding us, please call (805) 682-4726, ext. 101 for assistance. |
Hours:
March - October: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November - February: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Admission:
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$7.00 Adults |
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$5.00 Seniors (60+ years) |
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$4.00 children 13-17, college students and active military with ID |
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$1.00 Children 5-12 years |
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Children under 5 free |
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Admission is free to Garden members with valid membership card |
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Guided tours weekdays at 2:00 p.m., weekends at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. |
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Reservations are not necessary for groups of 10 or less |
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Special group rates and guided tours available. Call (805) 682-4726 ext. 101. |
Website:
http://www.sbbg.org/
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