Our Guide to Monterey County Agriculture and Horticulture Tourism provides general information on the area's gardens, organic farms, demonstration farms, greenhouses and more.
We also highlight some regional gardens that may be of interest to you. They would require a drive, but the are well worth a visit!
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Monterey Area Gardens
Pacific Grove Natural Museum ─ Native Plant Garden
165 Forest Avenue Pacific Grove, CA (831) 648-5716
A century-old garden gets a new life when the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History debuted its newly designed Native Plant Garden now open to the public.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park and Gardens
3050 Hecker Pass Road Gilroy, CA (408) 840-7100
Located around 35 miles north east of Monterey.
Historic Garden League ─ Historic Garden Tours
Various locations around Monterey, CA (831) 649-3364
Secret Gardens of Old Monterey
Discovering Monterey's historic gardens– our "best kept secret" – will come as a beautiful surprise! Due to Monterey's mild climate, flowers can be found blooming much of the year. Some of the gardens contain fountains you can make a wish in. Others have arbors and quaint walkways bordered by abalone shells or wine bottles. The historic gardens are open to the public at no charge, and do not require reservations.
For more information, please call 831-649-7118
Monterey Farms, Nurseries & Greenhouses
Cypress Garden Nursery Inc
590 Perry Lane Monterey, CA (831) 373-1625
Cypress Garden Nursery is a full-service garden center with a wonderful selection of plants, plant materials, garden accessories and has a unique gift store, which is filled with beautiful, fun and handcrafted items from many local artists, unique educational children's toys and beautiful gift cards.
Valley Hills Nursery
7440 Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA (831) 624-3482