Alta Vista
Botanical Gardens
Visit the Gardens!
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Corporation
April 10th - Closed to Public
The Gardens will be closed to the public for a Day of Service provided by the Professional Tree Care Association.
For safety reasons we will be closed during tree services.
April 18th
Come join us for a free event!
June 13th
Our next Kids in the Garden class will be
June 13th from 10 am to noon.
Veggie Critters
July 4th
GARDENS CLOSED JULY 4th
FOR MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
May 2nd
Free to Members
Non-members must pay entrance fees
Event Details
Meet at the entrance kiosk – 12:30 p.m.
Walk as One – 1:00 p.m.
- Followed by Caterpillar and Butterfly Presentation
11th Annual
Meading at the Garden
Saturday, April 4th
Tickets on sale now!
April 18th
Come join us for a free event!
Gardens Closed for Private Event
Saturday, July 19th
October 11th
Come join us for a free event at the Gardens
11th Annual
Novemberfest
November 1st
Be sure to visit the gift shop during Novemberfest!
We are having a big sale!
April 5th
Meading at the Garden
Next one March 1st
Come join us on the first Sunday of the Month
Learn how to propagate plants! Join us for propagation education, potting and camaraderie!
Join in with our horticulturist Lois Walag and learn more about propagation and potting plants. Help us grow our growing area.
Remember and Honor
Summer Camps
July 21 – 25, 2025
Full and Half Day Camps available
The Gardens will be closed Saturday, September 7th
Gardens will be OPEN Christmas Day and New Years Day
Please note:
Gardens will be closed Weds, May 13th at Noon for a Private Event
Please note:
Gardens will be closed Weds, Oct 29th and Thur, Oct 30th due to City of Vista event.
This DOES not affect Novemberfest!!
Please note: Starting 11/2 – Daylight Savings Gardens close at 4:30
Support Our Non-Profit
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, November 28th
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Admission is $5.00 For Non-Members
$3.00 For Children 3 To 12 Years Old
2 and younger are free
Groups of 8 or more should contact us for reservations and rental rates.
There is a $50 photography fee due for photo sessions taken in the Gardens.
This fee covers the photographer and 2 guests. All other guests are required to pay entrance fees.
GARDEN HOURS:
MONDAY Through FRIDAY
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SATURDAY
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SUNDAY
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
GARDEN HOURS:
MONDAY Through FRIDAY – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
SATURDAY & SUNDAY – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
*The Garden closes 5 pm PDT and at 4:30 pm PST
GARDEN HOURS:
MONDAY Through FRIDAY – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
SATURDAY & SUNDAY – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM*
*The Garden closes 5 pm PDT and at 4:30 pm PST
Best of North County Awards Results
Bronze Winner for Wedding Venue
Bronze Winner for Place to Volunteer
Thank you to all for voting for AVBG!!
Volunteer Days!
Saturday, November 22nd – 9am-12pm
Last Saturday of the month,
Help us make the gardens grow!
Click here to volunteer – volunteeravbg@gmail.com
Find Your Special Place in the Gardens
Healing Garden Oasis
Be a part of the newest garden at AVBG. This very special garden based on the theme of Wellness & Happiness is an ongoing project that everyone is helping to bring to life. Experience the therapeutic benefits of nature and participate in hands-on activities that are healing, fun & meaningful.
Rock painting, volunteering, events and sponsorships.
Volunteers Needed!
Front Gate & Gift Shop
Volunteers are what keep our gardens growing and we are hoping that’s you. We are currently looking for some friendly faces to help us greet visitors at the gate check-in table and in our Gift Shop at the main house.
For more information email Jacque at: volunteeravbg@gmail.com to volunteer.
Rent the Garden
Have your special event in
one of our beautiful
community areas:
Reception Rose Garden
Garden House
Ceremonial Garden
and many more.
Get Involved
Become a partner to help provide an extraordinary sanctuary for children, adults and all people who wish to give back to our community.
– Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
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