South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates

About South Coast Botanic Garden

South Coast Botanic Garden sits on 87 acres in Palos Verdes Estates where visitors explore more than 2,500 plant species and wander through named garden areas including the Dorothy and John Bohannon Rose Garden, Living Wall, Dorothy and Allen Lay Staghorn Fern Collection, Garden for the Senses, Desert Garden, Fuchsia Garden, and Japanese Garden. The site hosts over 200 bird species annually. Guests can picnic near the Living Wall, purchase food and drinks at Dottie's concession station, or attend the Sunset Series, an after-hours event featuring yard games, music, food, and cocktails at the Pop-Up Refreshment Station inside the Staghorn Fern Collection. Children can participate in supervised activities like obstacle courses and lawn bowling during these evening events. The Garden is located in Palos Verdes Estates, 10 miles south of Los Angeles Airport. Admission prices are published on southcoastbotanicgarden.org. Children ages 2 and younger receive free admission to Sunset Series events; tickets for others are $9 for non-members.