Parks > South Coast Botantic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard
Palos Verdes, CA 90274
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Map and Driving Directions
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Park Telephone: (310) 544-6815
For Park Reservations Please Call:
(562) 804-8208
Garden Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily
Closed December 25
Parking: No Charge
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Admission Fees
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Adults:
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$8.00
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Seniors (62 years and up):
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$6.00
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Students with valid ID:
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$6.00
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Children (5-12 years):
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$3.00
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Children (4 years and under):
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Free
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South Coast Botanic Garden is an 87-acre public botanic garden containing over 200,000 plants and 2,000 species of plants from around the world. The garden was created on a sanitary landfill in 1959 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors at the request of a citizen’s group. The garden is one of the first gardens to be developed over a sanitary landfill. The experiment in land reclamation has drawn horticulturists from many areas to study the feasibility of similar projects. Gasses that form underground as a result of decomposing refuse are collected throughout the garden and are used to generate electricity. All paths, walkways and roadways are partially improved, but left as natural as possible to accommodate ground settling that still occurs. A major goal of the garden is to have 75% of the planted areas contain semi-drought tolerant plants. The garden focuses on plants from Mediterranean regions around the world and low-water use plantings. Plant collections include an extensive collection of Eucalyptus and other Australian plants and an expansive grove of Banyan Trees. Specialty gardens include the Japanese Garden, Fuchsia Garden, Children’s Garden and the 2 acre formal James J. White Rose Garden. A man-made lake at the center of the garden attracts several species of waterfowl. The garden is an oasis for over 200 species of birds that make their homes at the garden or just use the garden as a stop in their annual migrations. The success of the reclamation effort is apparent in the peaceful shady groves and gardens of spectacular color enjoyed by visitors throughout the year.
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Park Features
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Special Events
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Summer Festival/ Shakespeare Festival/LA:
21st Annual Bard in the Garden
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July 22-25, 2010
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Bring a picnic dinner and celebrate the 21st year Bard in the Garden experience.
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Time: 6:00 pm open for picnicking
Time: 8:00 performance begins
Date: TBD
All Ages
Free
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Sunday Kids Concerts co-sponsored by Bubble Rock
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August 1, 2010
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Back by popular demand. Two performances this summer to look forward to. Bubbble Rock Productions always brings fun, and entertaining acts that the whole family can enjoy. This is the 6th year of the concert series at the Garden! You may bring a blanket, beach chairs and a picnic to enjoy on the Upper Meadow.
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Time: 4:30pm, open for picnicking
Time: 5:30- 6:30pm, Concert
Garden closes: 7:30pm
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Park Programs
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Educational Classes
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