Visitor Information
COVID-19 Updates:
Fully vaccinated visitors are no longer required to wear face masks in the Garden.
Closures:
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.
View our Garden Guide here.
Garden Hours
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Every day
Last admission is at 5:30 p.m.
Members only 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Garden Nursery
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Every day
Members only hour 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Blaksley Library
By appointment. Please contact the Information Resource Steward
Herbarium
By appointment, please contact the Herbarium Curator
Admission
Please read our current guidelines to ensure a safe and pleasurable visit.
Admission is paid at the entrance kiosk. No advance reservation necessary. Our maximum capacity is often reached on weekends. The best times to visit are weekdays and late afternoons.
Rates:
Adult: $16
Seniors (60+): $12
Students with ID: $10
Youth (3-17): $8
Admission is free for the following: Members, Children ages 2 & under, Dogs (on leash)
Group Discounts are not available at this time except for youth groups and university classes.
Directions
The Garden is located at 1212 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105. It is easily accessible by car, and parking is free. Electric Vehicle Charging Station is available in the parking lot. Get driving directions
Things to Know
Please help us maintain the Garden’s beauty for all to enjoy. Review our rules and policies
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