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Lotusland

4.7Google rating(553 reviews)
Lotusland

Known For

the place regulars don't tell outsiders about

37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias.

🕐Best time to visit: Sunday mornings

Cold Spring Rd, Montecito, CA 93108, USA

Our Take

Lotusland's reputation as a local secret is well-earned — the layered garden rooms and eccentric plantings feel more like an artist's private estate than a public space, which is exactly what makes it special. A genuinely rewarding find for anyone curious enough to look past Ojai's more obvious draws.

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Location

Downtown

Cold Spring Rd, Montecito, CA 93108, USA

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