DonateReservations Required
Hours
General Hours
Daily
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last reservation
4 p.m.
members’ hour
9 to 10 a.m.
Nursery
daily
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shop
daily
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Make Today a Garden Day
Reservations are Required
We’re excited to welcome you to Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
Reservations help us manage capacity and ensure a great experience. Members can walk in, but we recommend booking in advance, especially April–July. Your reservation includes parking for one car (vehicles over 31 feet/9.4 m not allowed). For more details, visit our FAQ page.
Leashed dogs are welcome and receive free admission, as do reciprocal members through the American Horticultural Society. Wan to enjoy unlimited access all year and support the Garden —become a member today.
| Adults |
| Seniors (60+) & Military |
| Students (13+ with ID) |
| Youth (3 to 12) |
| Children under 3 |
| Museums for All |
General Admission
| $23 |
| $18 |
| $14 |
| $12 |
| Free |
| $3 |
Peak Season (Mar 1 – May 31)
| $25 |
| $21 |
| $14 |
| $17 |
| Free |
| $3 |
Guided Experience
Book a Private Tour
Experience the Garden like never before with a private, docent-led tour. Reserve your exclusive tour today and explore our native plant treasures up close!
Available for groups of 8 or more with at least six weeks’ notice.
General Groups
One-hour tour, $29 per person
Schools & Colleges
One-hour tour, $21 per person
Group Experiences
Find Inspiration Together
From group tours to self-guided exploration, the Garden’s Group Experiences Team helps ensure your next visit to the Garden will be memorable. Due to our county-directed capacity and parking limitations, working with our team to book your group’s reservations, plan your itinerary, and secure our garden resources ensures we’ll be ready to provide you with the best experience from the moment you arrive. While we currently only offer discounted admission to school groups, there are many other advantages to letting us know your group’s plan to visit.
Access for All
Making Museums Accessible
To ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the power of native plants and habitats, we have taken several measure to make the Garden accessible.
Buy Native Plants
Shop Our Nursery
Conserving native plants and habitats starts right in your backyard. That’s why we want to do everything we can to support your gardening goals. Open daily, the Garden’s nursery proudly stocks the largest selection of native plants on the central coast. And, we have knowledgeable and friendly staff available to help you select only the right native plants for your garden.
Admission is not required to shop so come by anytime from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you.
Become a Member
Be an Advocate for Native Plant Conservation
When you become a member of the Garden, you’re getting more than free admission. You’re helping us lead a movement toward a healthier planet, one seed at a time.
Upcoming at the Garden
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• Arts & Culture, Free• December 13, 2025 – May 31, 2026From the Ground Up: Planting for Birds and Birding for Plants
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• Free• January 20, 2026Student Tea Session: Observation Opportunity