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Accessibility
Mobility and accessibility information available on Hours & Admissions page
Visitor tip
Check the online bloom board before your visit to see seasonal highlights and plan which themed gardens to prioritize, as the 37-acre garden is too large to see everything in one visit
Visitor tip
Families with young kids should take advantage of the West Coast's largest children's garden and the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory for hands-on learning, plus plenty of seating and rest areas throughout the 4 miles of trails for taking breaks
About San Diego Botanic Garden
Sprawling locale with unique vegetation. Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Botanical Garden
- Location
- Encinitas, California
- Highlights
- 37 acres, 29 themed gardens, West Coast's largest children's garden, nation's largest public bamboo collection
- Hours
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays
What visitors say
I think this should be called the Encinitas Botanic Garden because it is quite the haul from San Diego but worth the drive nonetheless. It's a well maintained garden with species from all over and plenty of seating and areas to rest and…
I recently planned and designed a wedding at San Diego Botanic Garden, and the Conservatory building is absolutely stunning and truly one-of-a-kind. The space itself is such a statement and guests were completely wowed the moment they…
Beautiful place with an impressive variety of plants, plus attractions that make it enjoyable for kids as well. We spent about two hours there and still didn’t manage to see everything. Time really flew by without us even noticing. One…
Did You Know?
- The San Diego Botanic Garden contains the West Coast's largest public bamboo collection
- The garden features 29 uniquely themed gardens representing 15 different regions and habitats across its 37 acres
- San Diego Botanic Garden has the nation's largest children's garden
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