Spring is in bloom, and visits to the our unique backyard garden fill quickly! Lotusland’s next public ticket release—for the popular June through August period—opens Monday May 6. (Lotusland members get early access on April 22) We recommend reserving four weeks in advance. Contact the Reservation Office @ 805-969-9990 or via email at visitorservices@lotusland.org

Riviera Association Geology Walk and Lecture led by our City Council Representative and Environmental Geologist Kristen Sneddon.
Topic: “Earthquake Faults and the Riviera.” Kristin will talk about the 1925 earthquake, discuss existing faults which run through the Riviera, and show us samples of local Santa Barbara Rocks. You won’t look at the mountains in the same way again!
Saturday, July 26 2025
10:30am to 12:30pm
Meet at the top of the Bleachers at SBCC’s La Playa Stadium which is just off of Shoreline Drive across from Ledbetter Beach. Parking available in SBCC Lots 2c and 3. Wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking across the campus to Maxwell Point to view the fault and the Riviera.
Admission is free for Riviera Association members. Maximum 25 attendees.
Register in advance by scanning the QR code below>