Education & Learning Programs

San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

mapSan Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

About

Education & Learning Programs takes place within a 37-acre garden setting that includes 4 miles of meandering trails, more than 5,000 plant species and varieties, and 29 uniquely themed gardens representing 15 different regions and many habitats of the world. The program offers on-site and online options for both adults and children. It also takes place in a space that includes the West Coast’s largest children’s garden and the nation’s largest public bamboo collection.

• Schedule: Hours of operation are 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with last ticket entry at 4 p.m. for walkups, and the program is closed on Tuesdays.

The mission of Education & Learning Programs is: “Be inspired. Follow your curiosity, improve your life, and better our world through plants, nature, and hands-on creative learning.” The program collaborates with community, nonprofit, academic, government, and industry partners to maximize combined impact.

Last updated July 8, 2026.

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