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September 2024 by Jessica H
Always a classic, prepare for luxurious, oxygen streaming walks through greenery,forests sun and mist and meadows to ocean cliffs and waves in your face...
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September 2024 by Mitch Mitchell
This has become one of my favorite spots in all of Northern California. This sprawling garden runs from Highway 1 to the sea. There are several sections to the garden, but it is divided (literally with a fence) between a natural area and a cultivated garden. There is a begonia & fuchsia house, a rhododendron grove, an evergreen grove, a grass lawn and "English" garden and more. Besides the begonias, I love the heather garden and dahlia gardens the most. I've taken dozens of stellar pictures here. There's even a vegetable garden where kids can learn how various vegetables grow. There is something blooming year round, though early spring and late summer are favorites of mine.
I'd recommend setting aside at least two or three hours for the complete tour. If you are coming on a holiday weekend, I'd suggest buying tickets in advance as they limit the number of people who can enter at any one time. A lot of the garden is wheelchair accessible, though not all of it. There are three restrooms in different locations, a giftshop, and a sandwich cafe (nothing to write home about) as well as a small but impressive nursery to buy some of the beautiful plants you see. Annual membership gives you reciprocity for free or discount entry at hundreds of other gardens nationwide.
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September 2024 by Erin T.
The dahlia garden was stunning. We can't wait to go back!
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September 2024 by Anna Hanael
Beautiful gardens with lots of hiking trails. You can easily spend whole day inside. Few clean restroom facilities inside the gardens. Dogs are allowed on leash. Lots of nice sitting benches to rest.
Great gift shop with unique local products. Wish bought more. The cafe shop by the entrance has the best ice cream homemade not too sweet and very creamy. Coffee is great too.
Definitely worth to spend day there while being in Ft. Bragg
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September 2024 by Jacob Landsman
Incredibly lovely botanical garden with an amazing Dahlia garden and cliff side walk!
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September 2024 by Anke Koelzer
One of the most beautiful places in California ❤️
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August 2024 by Mark Bosch
Don't be fooled by the entrance, these gardens are varied and large. Several easy hiking trails out to the ocean shore.
Check ahead for special events like the Art and Garden show which sells out every year as I was told by one of the volunteers. They also have a small cafe that serves some favorite lunch time snacks. Our first visit but hopefully we will return. It's about three+ hours from the North Bay Area.
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August 2024 by Se Anderson
A beautiful experience
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August 2024 by MARK DUCHARME
I am not the type of person who usually goes in for things like this but, this is an amazing place. Words cannot describe and, in my opinion, not a place for kids. We walked the whole route, taking our time, about 4 hours, and it was awesome. The dahlias were in full bloom when we were there but, from what we learned, anytime of the year has something that is accentuated. Bring someone you love, a lunch, water and have a day! ??
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August 2024 by Bob Wagoner
Beautiful gardens
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August 2024 by Barbara Owens
Absolutely beautiful and worth every penny.
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August 2024 by Karen Desouza
Breathtaking views!
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August 2024 by Jack Perridew
Just WOW. I spent over 3.5 hours walking around and meditating in thoughtful contemplation. I was so thankful to have such a peaceful place to go to while visiting family. There is a good stock of plants available for purchase that are local, if you are interested. Everyone that I talked to that were working in the gardens were very helpful. The signage is great if you're trying to expand your knowledge. Take the time to relax and move through slowly, the scents that strike you might be missed otherwise. It was an incredible experience!
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July 2024 by Sergey Feduleyev
Best botanical garden in California! Filoli doesn't hold a candle to it.
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January 2024 by Res Rehabber
So much more beautiful and expansive than I guessed from all the information available online. I loved being able to take our dog with us on the trails and wow what a great walk/hike!
