
Moorten Botanical Garden
Palm Springs, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(738 Google reviews)
A charming, family-run 1938 garden packed with more than 3,000 desert plants along a short, stroller-friendly loop, including a greenhouse 'Cactarium' kids love. It's small, cheap and quick — an easy add-on to a morning downtown before the heat peaks. Summer hours are limited to weekend mornings, so plan around them.
1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
Adults $7, kids 5–12 $3, under 5 free
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What visitors say
- Mirah Smith★★★★★
This was a really special place to visit while in Palm Springs, especially if you are a plant or nature lover! It was impeccably kept and super calming to walk through. They had different types of succulents and botanicals from around the world and showed some pretty unique species. I especially liked the cactarium, it was fun to see how the different cacti grow, and there was a nesting hummingbird inside. The staff also seemed to love their jobs and enjoyed talking about the plants and sharing cool information about what was there. I definitely would recommend visiting while in Palm Springs, it's a bit tucked away, but totally worth going!!!
7 months ago
- Ben Black★★★★★
Really neat garden tucked away with some wonderful plants and fun surprises peppered in their modest space. If you love succulents and cacti this is a gem of a place to visit
a month ago
- Dana Penley★★★★★
Amazing garden, so well kept. If you can, take the free docent tour. Our guide was Janet, a master gardener, who provided the right level of details and interesting information. Such a great way to spend an hour or two exploring the flora of the region. The cactus are so pretty!
8 months ago
- John Birkner★★★★★
Fun to see all the varieties of cacti and succulents. Loved talk to the owner whose father founded the gardens.
3 months ago
- Brian J★★★★★
I visited this botanical garden earlier this year while I was in palm springs. Its not very big but is worth the visit if you like gardens and desert plants. The admission price is reasonable and they even have a couple of large tortoises and a historic home on the grounds. The location is convenient and I was able to walk their from my air bnb. If would have a little free time, its worth the visit.
8 months ago
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