Ventura Botanical Gardens
Visiting the Ventura Botanical Gardens is a great way to experience the natural beauty of Southern California while also learning about different plant species, enjoying scenic vistas, and connecting with the local community.
Everet and I enjoy visiting the gardens year round but spring time is our favorite. We would visit on the weekends before we became “Mom and Dad”. Now we get to enjoy the always changing scenery with our little bestie. Walking around the gardens is great way for us to enjoy nature and bond as a family. The Ventura Botanical Gardens is a family friendly outing that provides a great opportunity for exercise and learning. I really like that I can plan time to go to the gardens when it works best for us. Typically we go Fridays in the later afternoon because that works for us. Bonus Fridays are free and dog friendly. But you can visit when it fits your schedule, or should I say when it fits your little one’s schedule.
The gardens are beautiful and you can find little hidden gems that inspire and provoke a sense of peace and connection with scenery around. Various benches and looking points makes this a nice semi-leisure recreational outing. Giving our son the opportunity to explore and connect with nature is important to us. I am grateful to the volunteers (thanks Aunt Joanie) who continuously take care of the plants and give us this beautiful place to visit. Hope this gives you the push to go check out the gardens, tag us if you do.
Parent Tips:
As I said Fridays are free and dog friendly
Lather on the sunscreen
Pack light unless you’re trying to burn those extra calories
Bring a snack if you’re like me, I always have snacks. Plus by the entrance there is a place you can sit and snack.
Water is must, bring plenty of water especially depending on how long you plan to walk/hike
Don’t feel like you have to see it all in one trip. The gardens cover 109 acres, so explore the various gardens during different trips
For more information about the Ventura Botanical Gardens please visit https://venturabotanicalgardens.com/
