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Botanic Garden – Senior Day
Summary
A Destination for Seniors (60+): With sweeping views to the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Santa Barbara Channel Islands and stunning landscapes, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a great place to explore California’s native plant diversity.
Description
Fresh air, open space, and the quiet beauty of California’s native plants — free Senior Days are designed with you in mind. Guests 60 and older receive free admission on select days throughout the year, made possible by the continued generosity of Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.
It’s a chance to spend time outside, learn something new, and take in the changing seasons across the Garden’s living collection. Come for a walk, stay for the calm, and leave feeling refreshed.
Visit this page to make your reservation. A free senior ticket level will be available for each 2026 date in order to complete your reservation.
Remaining 2026 dates:
- June 10 2026
- August 19, 2026
- October 14, 2026
- December 9, 2026
For the eighth year in a row, our generous sponsor, Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels, is providing six free admission days to seniors 60 years of age and better in 2026. These unique days often include programming just for seniors and their guests.
Location: Garden-wide Download Garden Map
For questions about Senior Day programming:
Please call 805-682-4726, ext. 138
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Our Sponsor:
Since 1924 Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels have been helping Santa Barbara area families celebrate life. We hope you will celebrate these special days in the Garden with your own family and friends.” – Steve Gibson
Sponsor
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
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