Some highlights include:

	Lotusland, Ganna Walska’s legacy. This world renowned garden is on the National Register of Historical places and is often referred to as the “Smithsonian” of Gardens.
	A Buddhist temple, high in the hills above Montecito. We will meet with the gardener responsible for the fabulous spring garden display. View thousands of bulbs which he had hand carried from the Netherlands.
	A fabled Montecito estate, featuring Spanish Colonial architecture and extensive landscaped grounds also listed on the National Historic Register. > more Garden Tours

“Welcome to my backyard!”

We offer tours that include visits to historical estates, private gardens, public parks, specialty nurseries and shops. All along the way, guests will enjoy the natural beauty presented by the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, which surround Santa Barbara. Travelers have come to this region since the 1870s for the healthful, restorative climate and spectacular landscape. Come and enjoy our rare Mediterranean climate, which boasts a year round gardener’s paradise.

Experiencing this unique region is enhanced by dining, wine tasting, shopping, and recreating in a location referred to as“The American Riviera.” Cultural activities and nightlife complete a day of touring some of the nation’s finest gardens.

Depending on the season we will visit gardens and nurseries featured in magazines such as Better Homes & Gardens, Sunset, Martha Stewart Living, Victoria and Veranda.