One of the best places in Santa Barbara to spend a day off is the Botanical Gardens in Mission Canyon. There are an amazing array of mini-climates which give the visitor an astounding view of the myriad number of plants.
A stroll in the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden undeniably changes the visitor: opening the eyes, slowing the pace, reveling in sounds, smells and sights-- a rare glimpse of California as it once existed. Sixty-five acres and over 5 miles of paths meander through an unrivaled collection of California flora and offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. Eight different habitats represent various regions throughout California, including redwood forests, oak and canyon woodlands, meadows and deserts.
Please give a look at the pictures I took of the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens