Visit
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden welcomes visitors seven days a week, rain or shine. The Garden is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and during some special events.
Garden Hours
9 am to 6 pm ~ March – October
9 am to 5 pm ~ November – February
Garden Shop & Garden Growers Nursery
9 am to 6 pm ~ March – October
9 am to 4:30 pm ~ November – February
Blaksley Library
By appointment. Please contact the Information Resource Steward
Herbarium
Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm by appointment, please contact the Herbarium Curator
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Admission
$12.00 Adults
$10.00 Seniors (60 + years)
$8.00 Children 13 – 17, college students and retired military with ID
$6.00 Children 2 – 12 years
Admission is free for the following:
Children under 2
Active military personnel with military ID
Garden members with valid membership card
Dogs on leash!
Group Rates
For parties of 10 or more, please complete the Self-Guided Visit form.
Parking Is Free
Plan Your Visit
The Garden offers a variety of tours for visitors: Plan your visit
Download Garden Map
Descargar mapa del Jardín
Things to Know
Please help us maintain the Garden’s beauty for all to enjoy. Review our rules and policies
Visitor Information on the web:
What's new with the Garden on the web?
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden fosters the conservation of California's native plants through
our gardens, research and education, and serves as a role model of sustainable practices.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Our Tax ID number is 95-1644628.
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