Edwin and Frances Hunter Arboretum — Attraction in San Marcos

It is a beautiful garden. I was there in March but only for a few minutes so I cannot provide a complete review. I walked through a section on my way to and from a lower parking lot. Not very many plants are labeled so you need to take a photo and search the web if you want more info. The upper section has beautiful paths and Sculptures. The middle path looks like a temporary road used to get to and from a construction storage area. I didn't walk thru the cactus garden near Mission Blvd, but that area is also beautiful. The has a tall fence around it, but the gate did not appear...

I went today with my grandson and was Disappointed with the quality of the trails. They definitely needed maintenance, I thought I would be able to push the stroller but the trail sand was soft and full of ruts. It seemed the trails went in random circles. It is advertised as wheelchair handicap accessible but there is no way you could push a wheelchair on...

Pleasant area with a nice walkway. Fairly small - took us about 30 minutes to walk all the paths. Not a lot of floral variety, but still pretty. The paths are excellent - they obviously put an emphasis on accessibility. Very little color. It was our first time to the college, so we found the parking a bit confusing. Ended up buying a $5 all day...