Encinitas Attractions
Encinitas (pop. 55,386) is on the coast north of San Diego. It is the site of the Quail Botanical Gardens.
San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens
The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas began as a private estate. Charles and Ruth Larabee landscaped the 30 acres with exotic plants from around the world. The San Diego Botanic Garden features one of the most diverse plant collections in the world. Visitors can hike and walk through trails that include a Mexican Garden, Undersea Garden, miniature railroad and an abundant variety of native California plants.
All values are in United States Dollars
San Diego Botanic Garden
230 Quail Gardens Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024-2707
United States
230 Quail Gardens Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024-2707
United States
Phone 1 (760) 436-3036
Fax 1 (760) 632-0917
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 12.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Military discount | $ 8.00 |
| Senior | $ 8.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
San Dieguito Heritage Museum
The San Dieguito Heritage Museum has local history exhibits that span over 10,000 years. Exhibits include a Kumeyaay Indian wicki-up and grinding stones, Mexican Ranchero costumes, an Olivenhain furnished shanty, and other changing exhibitions as well as displays of old fashioned toys and artifact.
