🌺 Best Botanical & Public Gardens in California

43 botanical & public gardens in California, ranked by Google rating and number of reviews. Featured listings appear first.

5

Conservatory of Flowers

Botanical & Public Gardens Β· San Francisco, California

4.7 (4,213)

πŸ“ 100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

Set in a landmark building β€” the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America β€” the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and exotic plant collection. The Conservatory of Flower…

Historical landmark Museum Wedding venue
6

Shinzen Friendship Garden Inc.

Botanical & Public Gardens Β· Fresno, California

4.7 (1,549)

πŸ“ 114 W Audubon Dr, Fresno, CA 93720

Shinzen Friendship Garden is a serene North American Japanese Garden located within Woodward Park in Fresno, California. Spanning five acres, the garden features winding paths, koi ponds, a traditional tea house, and the…

Tourist attraction
9

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

Botanical & Public Gardens Β· San Diego, California

4.6 (10,445)

πŸ“ 2215 Pan American E Rd, San Diego, CA 92101

The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum (JFGM) is located in Balboa Park and represents the friendship between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama, Japan. JFGM binds the two cultures to create a unique experience for …

Cultural center Historical landmark Non-profit organization Tourist attraction
12

Japanese Tea Garden

Botanical & Public Gardens Β· San Francisco, California

4.5 (17,010)

πŸ“ 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

Welcome to the oldest operating public Japanese Garden in North America. Natural beauty and tranquility greet you amongst graceful Japanese maples, twisting pines, clipped azaleas, and cherry trees.

Tourist attraction
13

WPA Rock Garden

Botanical & Public Gardens Β· Sacramento, California

4.7 (201)

πŸ“ 15th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95822

WPA Rock Garden is one of the botanical & public gardens listed in Sacramento, California.

Tourist attraction
17

Bonsai Pavilion

Botanical & Public Gardens Β· Escondido, California

4.8 (72)

πŸ“ 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027

Located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, Bonsai Pavilion operates as a garden serving Escondido in California.

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Frequently asked questions

How many botanical & public gardens are there in California?

The directory currently lists 43 botanical & public gardens in California, updated continuously from Google Maps.

Which garden in California is rated highest?

Weighing rating against review count, McKinley Rose Garden currently leads with 4.8 out of 5 from 1,491 reviews.

How is this list ranked?

Featured listings (paid, always labeled) come first; the rest are ordered by a score that balances the average Google rating against the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 300 reviews outranks a 5.0 from 2.

Can I call these botanical & public gardens directly?

Yes. 15 of the 20 listings on this page show a phone number; tap the call button on each card.

What else does California have besides botanical & public gardens?

Other well-covered categories in California include Plant Nurseries, Garden Centers, Wholesale Nurseries, Hydroponics & Indoor Growing; see β€œOther categories” below.

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