Quail Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA; (760) 436-3036;
Gardens Website;
Open Daily 9AM-5PM; Summer Concert Series;
Tours every Sat. at 10AM / First Tues of month @ 10:30AM.
Quail Botanical Gardens is dedicated to the conservation of rare and endangered
plants from across the globe. San Diego visitors and residents are invited to
experience this spectacular collection of flora. Tours, nature walks, lectures,
landscape advice and instructional programs are offered.
The only botanical garden in San Diego County, this park has one of the world's most
diverse plant collections. Scenic trails take visitors to 20 unique gardens, a 60 foot
waterfall in a tropical rain forest and North America's largest display of bamboo.
Surrounding chaparral area serves as a natural bird refuge.
Located on over 30 acres in Encinitas, California, Quail Botanical Gardens
features rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants,
Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.
Seeds of Wonder
In April of 2003, Quail introduced the West Coast's first interactive children's
garden, the Seeds of Wonder. children can ... roll down a grassy hill, explore the baby
dinosaur forest, discover a secret garden, and pretend in a playhouse.
- Tales and Tunes - Story and song time every Tuesday 10AM-Noon
- Garden Arts & Crafts - Children practice gardening every Wednesday 10AM-Noon
- Discovery Tour - Guided Children's Garden Tour every Thursday 10AM-Noon
Outdoor Wedding & Receptions
There are several spectacular scenic locations here that are popular for
weddings and receptions:
- The Victorian Gazebo - beautiful large lawn framed by borders of lush flowering plants is the largest site.
- The Walled Garden - a more intimate location enclosed with an old-fashioned brick wall that is reminiscent of an English country garden.
- The Waterfall View Deck - overlooks a three-story waterfall, surrounded by palm trees, orchids and other tropical plants.
Special Events
- Summer Concerts - Select sunday evenings - check for more info.
Flower Capital of the World - Encinitas CA
Encinitas is famous as the "Flower Capital of the World" and is home
to an extensive collection of fine nurseries and gardens. Several of these wholesalers and retailers
will ship fresh cut flowers to any destination in the world. This industry started with the poinsettias
of Paul Ecke Ranch and has since grown to include many horticulture greenhouse operations.
Paul Ecke Ranch - Grower
Paul Ecke Poinsettias -
Weidners Gardens
Encinitas Flower Shop - Retailer
My Fair Lady Flowers - Encinitas CA
- A wide variety of tropical flowers and orchids are among our specialties.
Tayama Greenhouses - Encinitas CA - horticulture greenhouse Flower Grower & Wholesaler
Dramer & Echter - Encinitas CA - horticulture greenhouse Flower Grower & Wholesaler
Lion in the Sun Florals - Solana Beach CA - retailer
Isari Flower Studio - Solana Beach CA - retailer
