Seaside Gardens in Carpinteria is such a hidden gem! It’s part plant nursery, part botanical garden, and you can walk around for free. They have all these different sections with plants from around the world — succulents, tropicals, Mediterranean gardens, even a little pond and some shaded sitting spots.
It’s so peaceful there. You can just wander the paths and enjoy the scenery, and it’s great for taking photos. I got a lot of ideas for my own garden just by seeing how they arranged everything. The staff is super friendly too — they’ll answer questions or help you figure out what a plant is.
There’s also a cute gift shop and a nice selection of plants for sale if you want to take something home. It’s a beautiful and relaxing place, and I’d definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in...
Read moreSeaside Gardens is a wonderful Botanic Garden. I really think it is a must see if you are anywhere near there. We found it on Yelp and are so happy we did.
They have the nicest flat garden to walk on and you won't fall. They had patching stones.
You will wind your way through a beautiful variety of plants from around the planet, some I have never seen in my life. They have old trees which are growing so nicely in this area.
They also have a for sale nursery with a great selection. Now, it is a tad pricey, but they will tell you what you can plant where you live and what you will end up killing. The staff is just great.
They even have a gift shop and that I found to be a bit too pricey for me, but it is super cute.
We will be back when we are in town. It...
Read moreI absolutely love this place! The gardens are all beautifully done and they have a lot of stock. They have just about everything, from ground cover to unusual plants- this place is sure to blow your mind. There’s a nice and helpful staff always, and wagons to use for rolling your plants to the checkout. Even if you don’t plan on buying anything, I very highly recommend checking out the gardens they have and taking a nice calming stroll as you admire plants. My favorite gardens are the Asian and African ones but all of them are...
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