Ganna Walska Lotusland Santa Barbara Day Trip

Lotusland in Santa Barbara is a spectacular collection of more than 3,000 plants from around the world and the historic Montecito estate of Madame Walska. Lotus flowers are the garden’s highlight, beautifully displayed in a swimming pool that was transformed into a spectacular centerpiece when in bloom in the summer.

There are also lush bromeliad and fern gardens, cactus and succulent gardens, a serene Japanese garden, and a Theatre Garden with whimsical topiary animals. Lotusland is a beautiful place to discover nature’s beauty and serenity.

The garden also serves the purpose of education, research, and conservation and makes a beautiful family day trip or romantic afternoon outing.

Lotuses are in bloom during July and August. However, there is always something that is in color year-round. It is much more to the garden than the lotus plant. There is a large cactus garden, a stunning Japanese area, and a koi pond.

The topiary garden has a vast clock surrounded by topiary animals, including a camel, gorilla, giraffe, seal, and some wonderful chess pieces. The water garden was originally the swimming pool. Today it’s the estate’s centerpiece, filled with flowering lotus plants during summer.

Lotusland is a public garden in an upscale residential neighborhood of Santa Barbara. The only way to see these beautiful gardens is by reservation.

Tours cost run about $50.00 per person and last about 1.5 hours. While in town, you might want to check out Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, which is just as beautiful and less than half the price of Lotusland. If you are a resident of Santa Barbara, they have free tours twice a month. Lotusland – Cold Springs Rd and Sycamore Canyon Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93180

More fun things to do in Santa Barbara

Carlsbad Flower Fields

Santa Barbara Zoo