The city of Santa Barbara's website has all of their parks listed by interests;
Viewing - Horticulture - Trails
Historical Interest - Picnics -
Parties and kid friendly.
Many cities have community gardens;
Isla Vista...968-2712
San Luis Obispo... 781-7069
Santa Barbara...963-7576
Santa Maria...925-0951 x 346
http://www.ci.santa-maria.ca.us/3083shtml#AliceTreftsPark
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