San Diego Botanic Garden

Beautiful, did a great job of incorporating different cultures. Very clean for as large as the garden is. However, if your looking for a nice place to roam on a budget, this is not the place.

San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly know as Quail Botanical Gardens , is FREE the 1st Tuesday of each month. Parking is $2. Once you go you'll want a membership! We certainly get a lot of use of ours!

This is a great spot for macro photography . Try to go early while the marine layer is still overhead which will give you more diffuse and even lighting for your chosen subjects.

With 37 acres of garden , find peace walking through the trails of the San Diego Botanic Garden in North County . Kids will love the giant tree house and play area including a running stream .

Refinery 29:...peaceful place to interact with the great outdoors...37-acres. Picnic tables , four miles of garden trails , an abundance of exhibits , delightful gift shop...picture of tranquility.

So fun and lovely to talk around and explore. I do wish there were more signs identifying plants.

Absolutely beautiful and clean . Lots of placads about plants! A little bit pricey unless your a member, of course!

Free guided tours available, last 1-2 hrs. Patti Fitchen is my go to docent.

Beautiful gardens from all over the world and terrific interactive areas for kids.

The children's garden has man fun play areas for small children a stream to play with rubber ducks music and a treehouse

Unexpected place for lots of kid activities , complete with a large treehouse and a small stream to run boats along.

Great place for the whole family! They have nice private events also!

This place is a great place to bring kids for a few hours, get a membership, its worth every dime.

Don't forget the first Tuesday of the month is FREE!!!

Beautiful gardens . Great way to spend a couple of hours!

Look for sculptures made by regional artists placed in different gardens around the center. They are all for sale and the proceeds go towards SDFAS and the San Diego Botanic Garden. Read more

Students half off, parking is free with the coupon from their website.

Free admission the first Tuesday of the month. Score!

Check out the watchtower for a view of the ocean and a cooling breeze.

Explored over 30 acres of lush gardens including bamboo , California native plants and the brand new Children's Garden ...felt like I was in a different world! Read more

Free first Tuesday of each month, parking still $2 these days though

A little gem will visit again!

Go for the Christmas lighting in December!

The children's garden and playground

Fairies everywhere!

Great place for a wedding!

On my way to celebrate LOVE & the marriage of two very special friends on this gorgeous Spring day! Bring a camera - lots of photo opps. Read more

Watch out for tree snakes.

Watch sunset from the tower at the top of the park overlooking the ocean.

On my way to celebrate LOVE & the marriage of two very special friends on this gorgeous Spring day! Read more

Go during Christmas its is so beautifully lit up

Don't miss the lily pond in the bamboo forest !

Careful of the hidden creepy bugs and lil lizards hiding in the cracks if you’re here to take photos