Botanical garden · Encinitas, CA
A 37-acre garden in Encinitas with 29 themed gardens, 4 miles of trails and a large bamboo collection. Open daily except Tuesdays; advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Reservations strongly recommended; walk-in admission is not guaranteed.
300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.
Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source
For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.
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Not a garden recommendation.
Accessibility details have not been recorded for this garden. Check the official visitor information for surfaces, slopes, step-free routes, facilities and equipment.
Official visitor informationStraight-line distances from this garden’s street address, not driving distances.
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