Santa Barbara Welcomes the USS Ronald Reagan!

May 30 - June 2nd

Based out of San Diego, the 97,000 ton ship was christened by 

the former First Lady, Nancy Reagan in 2001.

This is her third visit to Santa Barbara and her last for a while.

It is the "hail and farewell" visit for the Reagan, which will be 

re-assigned to Yokosuta, Japan next year.

The Santa Barbara Council for the Navy League will be  hosting

many activities for the Sailors and Officers of the Reagan.

The nuclear-powered warship carries 3200 sailors and holds 90 fixed 

wing crafts and helicopters.  One of the largest carriers in the world,

it cost $4.5 billion to construct.

Sailors will be coming ashore and spending time in the Santa Barbara

area.  Family members are in town to spend time with their loved ones.

We welcome the USS Reagan, her sailors and officers to Santa Barbara.

Enjoy our beautiful community, be safe and thank you for your service!

for a virtual tour of the Reagan, click this link

FREE Concert - Santa Barbara - June 1st at 2pm

Prime Time Band

Santa Barbara

Summer Concert

Sunday, June 1st at 2 pm

San Marcos High School Auditorium

4750 Hollister, SB 

Conductor:  Jeffrey Peterson

Refreshments Served

Remembering those who served for our freedom!

Eternal rest grant them Lord

and

Let perpetual light shine upon them always.

May is Santa Barbara Public Gardens Appreciation Month - Come Visit Our Magnificent Gardens!

Come Celebrate!

Get Inspired! Explore Santa Barbara's Public Gardens. As part of National Public Gardens Day on May 9 and throughout the month of May, many extraordinary Santa Barbara locations will offer discounts and activities.

Here are just a few of Santa Barbara’s unique and wonderful public gardens. Click on Additional Activities for many more gardens and activities.

CASA DEL HERRERO 

National Historic Landmark, the estate garden is one of the few remaining as 

originally designed during the Golden Age of American Gardens (1895-1940).

www.casadelherrero.com

Garden Design Tour: Less is Moorish

May 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Casa del Herrero,

1387 East Valley Road, Montecito, CA 93108 United States

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Tour the gardens of Casa del Herrero and learn how the design
is an important example of the Golden age of American Gardens
interpreted in a Spanish/Moorish style. 
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$20 for general admissions, $10 for members

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GANNA WALSKA - LOTUSLAND

A 37-acre botanical estate garden containing subtropical and 

tropical plants from around the world.

www.lotusland.org

Enemy of the Average – Lotusland

May 14 @ 8:00 am - May 17 @ 5:00 pm

Ganna Walska Lotusland , 

Santa Barbara, CA, 93108 United States

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In addition to the Lotusland garden tour, visitors enjoy a 

multi-media installation in the Pavilion gallery showcasing 

Madame Walska’s unique persona and the results of her 

indefatigable drive and tenacious nature. 

Docent led tours are at 10 am and 1:30 pm, Wednesday 

through Saturday. 

Admission is $45, $20 for children ages 3-18, 

under 3 are free. 

Reservations are required and may be made 

by calling 805-969-9990.

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ALICE KECK PARK MEMORIAL GARDEN

Long considered the jewel of the Santa Barbara City park system, 

this downtown park features unique botanical and horticultural elements in an 

exquisite urban retreat.

Visit The Website

SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN

One of the nation’s oldest botanic gardens focused exclusively on 

native plants and has one of the state’s largest collections of California native plants. 

 www.sbbg.org

Introduction to California Plant Families

May 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Recurring Event (See all)

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden,

1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105 United States

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Join Mary Carroll for this overview of common California plant 

families. Learn the basic terminology of plant identification, 

and how to use the Jepson Manual to identify plants. Become 

familiar with the characteristics of our most common California 

plant families. Bring a 10x hand lens if you have one and the 

2nd edition of the manual (available in the Garden Shop). 

Workshop will be in Blakesley Library $85 for members, 

$100 for non-members 

 Find out more »

RANCHO LA PATERA AND STOWE HOUSE

The gardens and Arboretum are a surviving example of the late 

19th/early 20th century Picturesque style garden, characterized 

by specimen trees from around the world.

www.stowhouse.com

Simpson House Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea

May 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Simpson House Inn,

121 E Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA, CA 93101 United States

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Every Thursday in May from 1pm to 3pm a Docent Tour and
Afternoon Tea at the historic Simpson House Inn. Secluded 
on an acre of English Gardens in the heart of downtown 
Santa Barbara with expansive lawns, mature trees, flower 
beds and water features. Docent Tour from 1pm to 1:30pm.  
Afternoon Tea served at individual tables in the gardens 
from 1:30pm to 3pm. A selection of finger sandwiches, 
savories & sweets including homemade scones with 
lemon curd and cream.  

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Chase Palm Park -Carousel

Free Carousel Ride for 2 on Sundays in May – Chase Palm Park

May 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chase Palm Park - Alan Herschell Carousel,

Corner of Cabrillo and Garden Streets, Santa Barbara, CA United States

The Park and Recreation Community (PARC) Foundation is 

pleased to partner with the City of Santa Barbara Parks and 

Recreation Department and the Santa Barbara Public 

Gardens Partnership to celebrate our community parks and 

gardens! Please be our guest to visit beautiful Chase Palm 

Park located along Santa Barbara’s gorgeous waterfront 

(Garden Street/Cabrillo Blvd.) and take a ride on the historic 

1916 Alan Herschell Carousel. 

Click Here for Ticket: This ticket is good for 

2 people to ride the carousel,…

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Additional Events:

Garden Tour of the Masters  

UCCE Master Gardeners of 

Santa Barbara County

May 17

Louise Lowry Davis Center,

1232 De La Vina Street, 

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States

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Brief overview at the Davis Center on each garden attendees 

will visit. Visit 3 Master Gardeners’ private gardens and hear 

the MG Owner’s talk at each about the garden’s design intent, 

challenges and goals. Each garden emphasizes sustainability 

and water-wise practices. Presenter at the Davis Center:  

Lesley Wiscomb, Chair – UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa 

Barbara County.  Lesley is a retired landscape architect and 

has been a Master Gardener since 2010. Presenters at

 Private Gardens: Certified Master Gardeners /Owners –…

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Santa Barbara Cactus and Succulent Society PlantSale
May 17 @ 10am - 3pmTrinity Lutheran Church 909 N> La Cumbre Road, SB+ Google Map
A plant sale focusing on cactus and succulents from the membersown collections.  Look for a number of rare plants on displayand discussions on plant husbandry.  Come early and enjoy the fun.Plenty of free parkingFind out more »

Annual Show of Bonsai & Plant Sale

May 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 

1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105 United States

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The Bonsai Club of Santa Barbara will be presenting it’s annual 

show of Bonsai Trees. Both Days will include demonstrations at 

1:00 PM, plant sale and silent auctions, members will also be 

available for questions about the trees and the art of Bonsai. 

This event is free with admission to the garden: $10.00 

Adults $8.00 Seniors (60 + years) $8.00 Children 13 – 17, 

college students and active military with ID $6.00 

Children 2 – 12 years Admission is free…

Find out more »

For A Complete Listing, click this link

CALM's Antique & Vintage Show is here this weekend

Santa Barbara Historic Homes Tour, May 18th

The Pearl Chase Society

Presents Its Fifteenth Annual

Historic Homes Tour

Sunday, May 18th

11 am - 4 pm 

Reservations Required

George Washington Smith

"The Father of Spanish Colonial Revival

Architecture

Featuring several of GWS'

Grand Montecito Homes

in the Spanish Revival Style

The Pearl Chase Society's 15th annual Historic Homes Tour will visit five George Washington Smith-designed buildings in the idyllic enclave of Montecito. The tour will take visitors to the house Smith designed for his friend, renowned violinist, composer and musicologist, Henry Eichheim. Besides a beautiful double loggia and the music/living room with a raised stage, the home features rarely seen frescoes created by the famed Mexican muralist, Alfredo Ramos Martinez.

CLICK HERE for more 
information and mail-in form

(information from the Pearl Chase Soc. Newsletter)