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Old Mission Santa BarbaravsSanta Barbara Botanic Garden
Old Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Old Mission Santa Barbara ranks slightly better than Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Old Mission Santa Barbara comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Concierge.
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's
Frommer's
2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Concierge "Even if you avoid church tours like the plague, head for this hilltop landmarkthe view and historical experience are worth it."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Called the ‘Queen of the Missions,’ Mission Santa Barbara reigns above the city on a hilltop perch about a mile northwest of downtown." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Catch up on early California history at the beautiful, centuries-old Santa Barbara Mission." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Its twin pink-domed towers rising majestically against the foothills surrounding Mission Canyon, the church of California's 10th mission dominates the city both physically and spiritually." Full review
Afar Magazine " The legacy of this period lives on at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, a masterpiece of Spanish colonial revival architecture built in 1929 and just five minutes on foot from the Presidio." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"In the northwest part of town just four blocks from State Street, the Santa Barbara Mission offers visitors a glimpse at the city's early origins. " Full review
Fodor's "Widely referred to as the "Queen of Missions," this is one of the most beautiful and frequently photographed buildings in coastal California." Full review
Frommer's "Established in 1786 by Father Junípero Serra and built by the Chumash Indians, this is a rare example in physical form of the blending of Indian and Hispanic spirituality." Full review
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Concierge Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Concierge "You don't have to be from the green-thumb club to love this 78-acre garden in the foothills of Mission Canyon."
Lonely Planet "After visiting the mission, take a soul-satisfying jaunt through the city’s 40-acre botanic garden, devoted to California’s native flora." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Check out the Japanese teahouse and wander through the 65 acres of over 1,000 species of plants and flowers." Full review
Fodor's "Scenic trails meander through the garden's 78 acres of native plants." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Some 5mi of trails meander across 65 acres of wooded canyons, open meadows and high ridges in this pleasant site." Full review
Afar Magazine "There are both wetlands and desert landscapes as well as a Japanese tea garden on the grounds. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"North of downtown, the 78-acre Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a refuge for bored beachgoers and nature enthusiasts alike." Full review
Frommer's "The Botanic Garden is devoted to indigenous California plants. More than 5.5 miles of meandering trails on 65 acres offer glimpses of cactuses, redwoods, wildflowers, and much more" Full review
