San Diego Botanical GardenQuail Botanical Garden in Encinitas CADon't miss the chance to vist the San Diego Botanical Garden, 35 acres of beautiful botanical gardens in San Diego North County. It's official name is San Diego Botanic Garden, and until 2009 was called Quail Botanical Gardens.Last update December 13 2011 for San Diego Botanical Garden.
San Diego Botanic GardenThe San Diego Botanic Garden offers a variety of microclimates, ranging from a desert environment to a tropical rain forest, all within beautiful 35 acres. The gardens include restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection.
Hamilton Children's Garden -in summer 2009 they opened the new Hamilton Children's Garden, the largest interactive children's garden on the West Coast. Many events for children are held here. Desert Gardens - Enjoy the plants that survive in the desert region near San Diego. Botanic garden ideas here. Mediterranean Climate Landscapes - Since San Diego Calif. is one of the few places in the world with a Mediterranean climate, we can enjoy plants from different places in the world.
Tropical Rainforest - The rainforest is awesome. Where else can you see a rain forest and waterfalls in San Diego? Botanical garden is the perfect place to visit on a hot day. California Native Plants - Locals can get ideas for planting California native plants for your garden, then visit the gift shop to purchase some species. Herb Garden - Enjoy the lovely smell of the herbs as you stroll through the herb garden at Quail Botanical Gardens. Firesafe Landscaping - Anyone who is interested in keeping their home safe from fires should check out the tips and examples for how to minimize your fire hazard with fire safe landscaping.
Native Coastal Sage Natural Areas - There are many coastal sage bushes that populate these natural areas. Numerous Exhibits and Events - Many special exhibits and events are held at the San Diego Botanical Garden. Succulent Gardens - A great way to be waterwise is to plant succulents. I never knew they could be so spectacular until I explored the succulent San Diego botanic garden. (See photo below)
San Diego Botanical Garden Information
Address: 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone Number: (760) 436-9466 Operating Hours: Daily from 9 - 5. Closed Christmas and New Years Day. Open late on summer Thursday evenings until 8:00 PM from June - August. Directions to San Diego Botanical Garden: See below | Google Map Parking: $2 Ticket Prices: $12 for adults; Seniors, students, active military $8; Children ages 3-12 $6; Members; children ages 2 & under free. Discount Tickets and Coupons: - Free admission on the first Tuesday of every month! Free admission to active military and their families (maximum of 5 family members) from May 1 to Labor Day September 5 2011 (hopefully they will offer this again i 2012) One free child admission with one paid adult admission with this San Diego Quail Botanical Gardens online coupon . Food: Head to downtown old Encinitas afterwards and enjoy lunch or dinner one of the many restaurants, just a mile away (head west on Encinitas Blvd then left on highway 101) near Moonlight Beach. Special Events: They offer a number of special events each year including annual Chocolate Festival on Mother's Day, Fairy Festival in June, Orchid Festival in September, and Garden of Lights in December. Official website: San Diego Botanic Garden Driving Directions to San Diego Botanical Garden
Directions to Quail Botanical Gardens from Orange County, Carlsbad and Ocenside - Go south on Interstate 5, exit Leucadia Boulevard in Encinitas , turn left (east) about 0.5 miles, then right on Quail Gardens Drive (about 1 mile). The entrance to the San Diego Botanic Garden will be on your right. Public Transportation to San Diego Botanic Garden - From the Encinitas train Station take the NCTD Breeze (bus) route 309 Towne Center. Get off at the Encinitas Blvd stop at Westlake St./Quail Gardens Drive. Walk north on Westlake St to the San Diego Botanic Garden Entrance, approximately 0.3 miles. Return to Top | San Diego Event Calendar | San Diego Things to Do | Free San Diego Family Fun | San Diego Discounts | Beaches in San Diego | North San Diego County Beaches | San Diego Beach Hotels | Disneyland Discount Tickets Return from San Diego Botanical Garden to San Diego Beaches and Adventures Home Page |
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