Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Tours

Photo by David Berman
Photo by David Berman
Strolling around gorgeous plants and trees is a quick way to boost anyone's mood. Explore the displays at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and be sure to stop and smell the flowers!

To explore this showcase of plants, head to Mission Canyon. There are plenty of other things to see and do in this area, such as Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara, and Presidio Santa Barbara.

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Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

3 out of 5
Oak Park
Price was $856, price is now $593 per person
$593
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Jan 13 - Jan 17
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
This is a charming and peaceful bed and breakfast surrounded by pretty gardens. The breakfast was delicious and the convenience of private parking made our stay even better.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
Upper Riviera
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Price was $1,875, price is now $1,311 per person
$1,311
per person
Jan 13 - Jan 17
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (523 reviews)
Magnificent property. Wonderful amenities. Would love to stay again.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
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Price was $1,112, price is now $794 per person
$794
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Jan 13 - Jan 17
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,450 reviews)
The staff was great. We booked an ocean view room, which was nicely renovated and even had access to a semi-private rooftop terrace. Everything was clean and the room and property had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

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3 out of 5
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