South Coast Botanic Garden

Palos Verdes Peninsula – This 87-acre garden features a small lake, Children’s Garden and Children’s Discovery Garden. Check out their newest exhibition, TROLLS: Save the Humans, premiering October 1, 2023. Read More

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

Carlsbad – See one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. Special events and days scheduled throughout the season. Read More

Turtle Rock Nature Center

Irvine – Visitors can explore the nature center at their leisure, take a self-guided trail tour and enjoy the native plant garden, and follow the path in the labyrinth. Read More

Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Newport Beach – 135 acres and includes an 10,000 square-foot interpretive center with exhibits and interactive displays. Enjoy hiking trails, bike trails, special events, and more. Read More