Stargazers look up to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Explore a planetarium with a Space Lab, Magic Planet with meteorites and cool interactive astrological shows. Visit the nature exhibits to learn about mammals, fowl, reptiles, plant life and the geology of the Pacific Coastal and Channel Islands.
Park it! Drive along scenic Alameda Padre Serra through the foothills east of the Mission Santa Barbara. Travel through a million-dollar neighborhood to arrive at the 18-acre park with Pacific ocean views, picnic areas and the former 19th century residence of botanist Francesco Franceshchi.
Garden lovers will love the floral attractions at Lotusland! Discover a 37-acre estate and botanical garden blooming in the foothills of Montecito located moments from Santa Barbara. Stroll across miles of stone pathways surrounded by a multitude of magical gardens like the aloe garden, Australian garden, blue garden, butterfly garden, cacti garden and more.