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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.

June 13th

Days left to register for this event!
Registration Closed

Our next Kids in the Garden class will be 

June 13th from 10 am to noon. 

Veggie Critters

Days

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!

Days until Novemberfest
Hours
Minutes

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

Days until Novemberfest
Hours
Minutes

Be sure to visit the gift shop during Novemberfest!

We are having a big sale!

March 8th

Come join the fun at the
TreeCricus!

April 5th

Meading at the Garden

Days until 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!!

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens 7 Day Forecast

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

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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

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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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