Few things are as calming as strolling through a botanical garden, and we’re incredibly fortunate here in Southern California to have such a wealth of choices.
But what if the cost of an entrance fee is keeping you from visiting? Well, here’s some good news.
There are some gardens you can visit for free anytime and other ones that regularly charge but set aside selected free days, such as once a month. Note: Some have parking fees, and they might close during or after bad weather.
But if you’d like to spend more time in soothing nature – and who doesn’t? – you can plan ahead to make it happen on a budget.
California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-8767, calbg.org
This 86-acre garden normally charges admission, but it’s free on March 29, 2025, in honor of the native plant festival. Get free tickets online at calbg.org. California Botanic Garden is the largest dedicated exclusively to the state’s native plants and works to conserve native and rare species. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 400 W. Gainsborough Rd., Thousand Oaks. [email protected], conejovalleybotanicgarden.com.
Explore 33 acres of gardens, including those devoted to Australian, desert, butterfly, herb, salvia and kids’ adventure. Plus, there is a bird habitat, natural terrain and, of course, plenty of trees. Also, a rare fruit tree orchard with specimens from 19 countries. Check out the hiking trails and the views from the top. The main garden is open daily sunrise to sunset. The Kids Adventure Garden is open on Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200, descansogardens.org
One of the state’s most famed gardens, its 165 acres include a Japanese garden, a 5-acre rose garden, specialized forests, camellia and lilac collections and more. It’s free only on the third Tuesday of the month with advance reservations. Free Tuesday tickets are released at 10 a.m. on the first day of the month and are limited. Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m., (9 a.m.-5 p.m. in winter). Free tickets do not include special programming.
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