Moorten Botanical Garden
Palm Springs, CA
Adults $7, kids 5–12 $3, under 5 free
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(738 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Small and easy to get round in an hour or so, which suits short attention spans. Reviewers call admission reasonable and mention a free docent tour, tortoises on the grounds and a historic house. It is cactus and succulents throughout, so keep small hands to themselves.
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.
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1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
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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!!!
8 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
3 months ago
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