Sherman Library & Gardens
Corona del Mar, CA
~$5 adult; kids free-ish
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(728 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Reviewers report a long renovation with much of the site closed, and one was told only after paying. Lawns looked poor and the library was shut. It is small. When open, reviewers like the koi pond, the scavenger hunt for kids and the patio restaurant. Confirm what is open before setting out.
A walled, 2.2-acre botanical jewel box that opened in 1966 — koi and turtles glide through the Tropical Conservatory's ferns and orchids, butterflies drift past 20 themed garden areas, and a tea cafe offers a spot to rest. Small, shaded, and toddler-paced, it's marking its 60th anniversary in 2026.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Free parking
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2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA
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What visitors say
- Nancy Khai★★★★★
Great experience. The wild flowers and succulents are native to California's climate. They're beautiful, and I took too many pictures. If you're looking for scenic pictures, this is a great location. I arrived when the garden was under construction so some places were restricted, but I imagine it must be even better after renovations. There's a gift shop and plenty of parking space, at least when I went. There's also wildlife there too. I took a few close-ups of butterflies and there's a lot of insects flying about. I saw a hummingbird there as well. 😊
6 months ago
- mah maleki★★★★★
We visited here on Saturday morning. At the ticket booth, only after we purchased the tickets, the staff member informed us that the place was under renovation!! It was very disappointed that nothing was mentioned before buying the tickets! We paid $12 per person just to see half of the courtyard and a small pond!! The library was closed, and the garden area with the fish, flowers, and plants was also closed!! Honestly, if they had informed visitors beforehand that most sections were closed, we probably would not have gone inside at all. In my opinion, the management should have handled the situation better. Either the entire place should have been temporarily closed until renovations were completed, or at least admission should have been free or significantly discounted for such a limited visit.
4 months ago
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