This beautiful pocket of Santa Barbara is definitely worth exploring. The easy walking trails, both paved and dirt, offer up a whole lot of eye candy, including diverse, native flora, majestic redwood trees, lovely meadows, and a Japanese garden. Birds and butterflies are common residents, and, all in all, there’s an air of peace permeating these grounds. Stopping for rests is easy, as there are plenty of benches about.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, 93105, CA
