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Best time
Visit during cooler temperatures (under 80°F) for the most comfortable experience exploring the extensive trail system. Summer early mornings (garden opens at 8 AM Tuesday-Sunday June-August) are ideal for avoiding heat while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
Visitor tip
Parents with young children should know the bathrooms have changing tables, there's abundant shade and benches throughout, and water features (ponds and fountains) are scattered across the garden—perfect for toddlers. The large space means you can create a relaxing visit without rushing.
About California Botanic Garden
Native gardens, nursery plants & classes. Non-profit property boasts diverse native gardens & plants, regular classes, a nursery & gift shop.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Botanical Garden
- Focus
- California native plants
- Collection Size
- 22,000+ plants across 86 acres
- Location
- Claremont, CA (35 miles east of Los Angeles)
- Accreditation
- American Alliance of Museums accredited
What visitors say
I previously held an annual membership to the Los Angeles County Arboretum. I will be happy to be a membership if Stoddard Falls's water can come through here and make ponds bigger. If there are more endangered fruit trees and…
I love this botanical garden. The area is quite big and is a great place for family hiking. There are different kinds of beautiful trees and flowers. I especially like their designs, the labeling of plants and their publications are all…
Nice experience. Went with my gf just to get away for the day, we were not disappointed. We saw the biggest frog! As well as other wildlife. Had a great, peaceful time. Thank you.
From 674 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The California Botanic Garden maintains a collection of 22,000+ plants representing 1,170 taxa of California native species
- The garden operates a Seed Bank and Herbarium as part of its conservation and research infrastructure
- The garden features a Chaparral Fern Project, indicating specialized conservation work with native fern species
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