Moreton Bay Fig Tree — Attraction in Santa Barbara

This is one impressive tree! Really impressive. Different sources call it the biggest, as say it is on the National Register of Big Trees. Well I do my research and have been unable to locate this tree on national registers. Never trust everything you read on the web. So after some digging I find a Moreton Bay Fig in San Diego that is taller. This particular registry calls the Santa Barbara tree the one with the largest canopy. The national registry's are typically for native North American trees. The Moreton Bay Fig was brought to the US from Easter Australia. So..... What are you going to believe? Who knows? Well I sure don't know for sure. I am sure that this tree is huge, ginormous, really big, impressive and well worthy of a visit when in Santa Barbara. It is very near the Amtrak Station. One big...

Stumbled upon the Moreton Bay Fig Tree in Santa Barbara completely by accident — I was just looking for cigarettes and ended up finding a little vape shop. And then boom, this massive tree appears out of nowhere right in the middle of the street. It’s not one of those overly touristy spots with signs and crowds — you’re just driving, and suddenly there’s this ancient, gigantic tree next to what I think was a railway track. No tourists, no noise, just this majestic thing standing there. Super impressive, honestly....

I highly recommend including this fabulous historic fig tree as a pit stop in your travel plans! Its simply amazing! Its the largest known fig tree in the United States! The roots are from 0 to 3' plus tall! You'll leave energised tingly and feeling better and happier because It's energy is magical and awe inspiring! Its a great place to get grounded! Children luv climbing the massive root system as the Adults will truly appreciate it's grandeur! I...