Plan Your Visit

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a place of beauty and serenity, of education, research and conservation, of history and stewardship. We welcome you to visit and enjoy our unique native California plants exhibits in beautifully designed landscapes. With beautiful vistas to the Santa Ynez mountains and to the Channel Islands, tranquil trails through the redwoods and along Mission Creek, a wide variety of educational opportunities, and a remarkable historic landmark status, the Garden is a wonderful place to spend the day.

The Garden offers a variety of tour opportunities:

Garden visitors may enjoy a self-guided walk which includes a complimentary map and directions from a trained visitor service representative. Use our Day Planner to customize your visit.

Visitors are also invited to join a variety of docent tours for individuals and groups.  Consult our Docent Tours page for a variety of tour options.  

Public tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am and 2 pm, and Mondays at 2 pm.  No charge with Garden admission or membership. Tours are lead by a knowledgeable docent and generally last for one hour.