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About UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Rare plants & a butterfly garden. Vast collection of rare plants with a succulent garden, a butterfly area & a eucalyptus grove.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Botanical Garden
- Specialty
- Mediterranean-climate, drought-tolerant plants
- Collections
- Plants from California and the Southern Hemisphere
- Get Involved
- Membership, volunteering, and internship opportunities available
What visitors say
A Bloom-Filled Escape at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum and Gardens. The place was alive with color, scent, and sound. Hummingbirds were zipping around like glittery rockets, arguing over who gets which flower. This place is not just a…
Beautiful space. Open air. Quiet. Peaceful. Calm. The hummingbirds and the eucalyptus trees. Educational and relaxing. There's parking and plenty of areas to sit and rest, meditate or eat. Bring your own food.
I highly recommend checking out this place, if you’re in the area. It’s more than worth the recommended donation for entry. They have a cute little shop that you can purchase plants, seeds, etc. The gardens span a pretty large area, so…
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