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Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted
several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a
bustling year-round draw for vacationers.
Santa Barbara Botanical Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara; (805) 682-4726;
Garden Website;
65 acres of more than 1000 species of native California flora and fauna with 5.5 miles of
nature trails. Includes plants from both Redwood and desert habitat. Guided tours daily.
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
1250 Orchid Drive, Goleta, CA; (805) 967-1284;
Garden Website;
Five acre estate of just orchids established in 1957 along the Santa Barbara coastline.
Over 100 varieties in bloom at any given time. Growers guide and supplies.
Santa Barbara county produces more orchids than any other region in the county.
Orchid Fair - 2nd Weekend in July.
Cymbidium Society of America
Lotusland
695 ASHLEY ROAD, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; (805) 969-3767;
Gardens Website;
Docent led Garden Tours - Wedz-Sun / Reservations Required;
A unique 37-acre estate and botanic garden situated in the foothills of Montecito to the east of the city of Santa Barbara.
The gardens now covering the estate were created by famed Polish opera singer Madame Ganna Walska, who owned the property from 1941
until her death in 1984.Explore the gardens and learn more about the many facets of Lotusland, including its intriguing history,
exceptional gardens, outstanding educational programs and innovative horticultural practices.
Ellwood Grove - Monarch Butterfly Roosting Site
Location: Follow US-101 north from Goleta to Glen Annie/Storke Road, turn left and then turn right
on Hollister Ave then left on Coronado Street and continue to where the street ends overlooking the ocean.
Every October thousands of butterflies return to this winter home located in a dense vertical stand of
Eucalyptus trees. It is a must see for butterfly enthusiasts. Ellwood Mesa provides great views of
the Channel Islands and is home to Red-tailed Hawk, Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, Brown Pelicans, Seagulls, and Yucca Trees.
Friends of Ellwood Coast - Foundation to protect Ellwood Mesa.
Alameda Plaza
Park, playground and picnic areas with over 70 species of trees.
Open daily 24 hours at Micheltoreno and Sola streets.
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
4.5 acre botanical garden with native trees, shrubs and flowers.
