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    California Botanic Garden

    4.5 (265 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Coco G.

    Huge line of cars today at 8 a.m. for the birdwatching event. Once we got inside though, we just quickly separated from the crowd and then saw almost nobody for an hour. Cloudy misting beautiful day amongst the California native plants, trees, flowers, and wildlife. Saw so many bunnies!!

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    Diana M.

    Love this place. So peaceful and relaxing. They have a. Decent amount of shaded rest stops if you get tired or just enjoy the view. A few restrooms and water fountains more towards the beginning part of the garden. There's a large loop walking area in the back and I don't thing I've seen water fountains there. So if you get thirsty on walks I recommend filling up before . They also have stage areas. I've seen weddings here and group events. But when there's isn't an event going on there is seating there to rest

    Sam W.

    Plenty of parking Admission paid at the entrance of the park Best to go during spring time. We visited in June. Walking most of the park will be 2-4hr (we arrived at 11 and left at 2:30pm). Garden terrains were not difficult. Great place to visit to see most of the plants that grow in California all at one place.

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    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Saturday, 12/27/25 with my sister and my parents (their first time). This was my second time here and it was very relaxing to enjoy nature! Located near the Claremont Colleges. Unfortunately there was nothing to see as it's winter season and flowers are not blooming. However, we all enjoyed getting our steps in (13,000 steps total for me!)

    Jessica Y.

    The garden has a small parking lot in the front but had no issues finding parking. Admission is $15 for adults but if you have a los angeles public or county library card you can reserve for free admission. It is a large garden. Pretty stroller friendly. They have different areas to explore. My favorite was the reflecting pond. So pretty. Go and enjoy a nature walk. Very peaceful also since it's so big you don't really run into crowds.

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    Janet E.

    Beautiful place to take photos!!! The view is amazing and peaceful. Great place if you are wanting to go for a hike or just peaceful relaxing walk with the family

    Jax L.

    Beautiful desert paths. Excellent place to walk. Will be back soon. $15 entrance fee per person. Free parking. Tiny wooden stroller stand with limited gift items.

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    Jeremy S.

    I wanted to try something new on a free Saturday, so we decided to visit the California Botanic Garden in Claremont. Adult admission is $15, and students pay $11. The staff member at the ticket counter recommended that we visit the Majestic Oak, the oldest oak on the grounds. The garden was relatively empty when we went on a late afternoon. It was peaceful and quiet with a wide variety of native plants. I enjoy looking at different types of flowers, but the main focus of the garden was showcasing California's rich variety of native flora. I did enjoy looking at the sunflowers, coastal redwood trees, island barberries, monarch butterflies, and other floral trees. There was also a shallow pond with a few turtles and many tadpoles. Overall, it was a nice and relaxing place to decompress and walk around with friends.

    Benches are everywhere throughout the park
    Melinda L.

    It's a pretty quaint garden space, with many themed areas to visit. There's beautiful gardens, complete with trees, flowers, statues, and great walking areas. You can get a good walk through the garden, depending on your route. I enjoyed the flowers, the pond, and the off-path walkways. There's a designated route, but there are also a lot of the side routes, that basically are on the small trails between the different areas. There were some noteable dry areas and it was a little of a buzz kill (pun intended) to see maintenance equipment or like a building sticks out - it kind of takes away the "nature" sense of it, because you become aware it's a more manicured garden and space. There's a lot of benches set around this garden, and they're each beautifully placed if you need to take a break or just want to enjoy a moment in the park. There's a good amount of parking up front, though not sure if you come here on a really busy day that there would be enough spots. Think of it like a campsite parking lot: enough spaces, but can become full quickly. Restrooms are also very clean here. Would recommend to visit at least once to this garden.

    Chanda N.

    We went to the Native Plant Festival, and it was such a gorgeous day to be outside surrounded by all the plants! The flowers were blooming everywhere, and it was so fun to see everything coming to life. It was the perfect day to walk around, explore, and just enjoy being outdoors.

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    Jennifer F.

    This beautiful garden has been my favorite place to destress. I have been an active member for many years. I love bringing a book and reading on a wooden bench. I love that the garden is open rain or shine. I recently visited and so many flowers are in bloom!

    Mohammed N.

    Environment was good. Beautiful flower and walk amazing pretty cool place to chill too

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    Loved this place I def learned something new and saw beautiful flora and fauna! The best you can also get free tickets through LAPL.

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    Beautiful and local! Kind staff, serene and peaceful, have been several times already!

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    Wonderful array of cacti and flowers bushes and trees! The turtles and birds and sitting areas made it extra special l.

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    Beautiful, comfortable and natural. Will be going here again. Priced well and annual passes are good for the frequent flier.

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    What a great place for a quiet walk in nature. And such a nice surprise to find such a beautiful garden in Claremont.

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    Ask the Community - California Botanic Garden

    How good are the tram guided tours?

    Is food allowed in the garden? And are there picnic tables?

    Hello! We ask guests to not bring food into the Garden (unless part of an event through our facilities reservations), as they may be harmful to our native wildlife and can introduce trash. The parking lot has a few picnic tables in the center that… Read more

    Is dog allowed?

    Dogs are not allowed with the exception of service animals.

    Can you take photos here for free? Or do they charge you to take wedding photos here etc

    Check the website https://www.calbg.org/rentals/filming-photography

    How big is it?

    Acres & Acres & acres. It's nice because you don't have to do it in one day. Btw. You can look that up.

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    Review Highlights - California Botanic Garden

    Artwork is mixed throughout--sculptures, along with nature based art installations using dead trees/branches.

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