Our Gardens:  Visit our world class collection of plants from California and the Southern Hemisphere, as well as a magnificent succulent collection. Our emphasis is on plants from Mediterranean climates like our own.

Hours & Admissions

The UCSC Arboretum will be CLOSED for Winter Break: Dec. 23 - Jan. 1

Purchase ADMISSION online

Visiting with a school class or a larger group? Make a reservation

Norrie's Gift & Garden Shop: 

Norrie's sells a wonderful array of household items, jewelry, and gifts, offering many handmade and locally crafted items plus an abundance of beautiful plants from our outdoor nursery! All proceeds support the Arboretum, a largely self-supporting unit of the UC Santa Cruz campus. 

Looking for particular plants? Check our plant inventory at shopucscarboretum.com

Shop Hours:

December Hours: DAILY 10am - 4pm through Sunday, Dec. 22 then closed during Winter Break

^{(Normal Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm)}