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Lotusland
4.7 ★★★★★ 561 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Montecito, California
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (805) 969-9990
- Website lotusland.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 1:30–3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 1:30–3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 1:30–3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM, 1:30–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“The most beautiful botanic gardens I have ever seen.”
“Some of my favorites were the huge variety of cacti, the topiary garden, and the cycad garden.”
“Some of the plants that stand out in my memory are the vast assortment of cacti, bromeliads, roses, cycads & ferns.”
“It has many different style gardens, some formal European style, cactus garden, aloe garden, Japanese garden etc.”
“Stunning mix of unique plant material and California natives, from succulents to pollinators.”
“Towering palms, dramatic succulents, serene water features, and winding pathways make the entire property feel like a living piece of art.”
Amenities couples mention
“Some of the plants that stand out in my memory are the vast assortment of cacti, bromeliads, roses, cycads & ferns.”
“It has many different style gardens, some formal European style, cactus garden, aloe garden, Japanese garden etc.”
“Towering palms, dramatic succulents, serene water features, and winding pathways make the entire property feel like a living piece of art.”
What couples say again and again
“I recently had the absolute pleasure of attending a private event at Lotusland in Montecito, and it was nothing short of magical.”
“Definitely worth every penny.”
From the reviews
I recently had the absolute pleasure of attending a private event at Lotusland in Montecito, and it was nothing short of magical. If you’ve never been, Lotusland is already one of the most extraordinary gardens in California—but experiencing it during a special event is truly unforgettable.
Getting married at Lotusland
Lotusland comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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