Welcome!
Directions
Located on the west side of the UCSC campus, the Garden is between the main campus entrance and the west entrance. Detailed driving directions...
Hours and Admission
The Garden is open from 9am to 5pm edaily. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors 65+, $5 youth 6-17. No Pets Allowed. Accesibility and mask updates, read More...
The Gardens
The garden contains collections of plants from California and the Southern Hemisphere (New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia) as well as extensive conifer and succulent collections. More...
Norrie's Gift & Garden Shop
Norries Gift and Garden shop is a local treasure! Plants, books & gifts for all occasions. Check SHOP webpage for current hours. More...
Bird Watching
The Garden is rich in wildlife, and is among the best places for viewing birds in the Monterey Bay area, one of America's birding hotspots. More...
Create a Self-Guided Tour
Check out these fun and informative resourses to enrich your visit to the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden.
Finding Your Way Around
Walk from California to Australia by way of New Zealand and South Africa! Visit the gift shop or stroll down to the Eucalyptus Grove. Here's a handy map...
What's Blooming
There's plenty in bloom throughout the year. Here's a sample of some of the blossoms that can be seen in any given month.