Travelers can find every pleasure and detail they’re looking for withing Santa Barbara’s county lines.<\/p>\n

Just an hour North of Los Angeles, this paradise known as \u201cThe American Riviera” has plenty of fun for the whole family.<\/p>\n

Need a break?\u00a0 Want to stretch your legs and take in some color.\u00a0 Here are some of Santa Barbara’s most beautiful sites<\/p>\n

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Lotusland<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Opera singer Madame Ganna Walska created a\u00a0Santa Barbara \u00a0treasure in\u00a0Lotusland<\/strong><\/a>, a world-class horticultural wonderland she planned, planted and developed with dramatic flair from the 1940s until her death in 1984. The 37-acre estate showcases rare species and exotic specimens in a series of themed gardens, including a Japanese garden, a cycad garden, a theater garden with antique statuary, a bromeliad and fern garden, and, of course, a lovely lotus pond, whose graceful namesakes bloom annually around July.<\/p>\n

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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n

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With more than 5 miles of paths and 1,000 kinds of plants, the\u00a0Santa Barbara Botanic Garden<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 with its mission to conserve native flora \u2014 is a window to the natural environments of Southern California. Surrounded by a panoramic view of ocean and mountains, the garden trails take the visitor through arroyo, desert, canyon, and woodland areas. There is also a distinctive Manzanita section, a glorious expansive meadow, and a grove of towering redwoods. A demonstration garden provides inspiration for the home gardener, while the Japanese teahouse and garden offer a serene respite from the hectic modern world.<\/p>\n

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