A beautiful and extensive garden. We spent hours exploring. The weather was wonderful, and even though there were a fair number of other visitors when we were there, the grounds are expansive enough that we never felt crowded.

Loved bringing my kids here! We have a super tiny yard at home, so its wonderful to bring them here and let them run free, up the trails, and explore. ️ There are cool sculptures, beautiful flowers, little frogs, and at the very top of the trails a cool spiral sculpture.My youngest did come back with a small patch of Poisen oak, and the rest of us got lots of mosquito bites, so dont go off the trails and definitely wear bug spray.

Delightful garden with many well paved trails and meandering paths. A great way to spend the day in fresh air as you explore the various plants contained in well groomed beds, or various flora and fauna in their natural hillside habitat. This garden has gentle and more robust terrain. A local jewel.

We really enjoyed visiting here. There are lots of paths and the fall tree were pretty. They have benches all over the place and its nice to sit and enjoy the scenery. The only bummer is that we discovered this place too late for the butterflies but there is always next spring!

Beautiful gardens! The metal art is fabulous! A wonderful place to take your well behaved dog.

Great gardens. If youre up for a short hike, there is a Zen laberynth thats pretty cool. Check the map out as you go through, more map kiosks would help. CR students get in for free, and the last Thursday is free to all.I personally would like to see more markers for the specimens there with both the common name, and the scientific name, and if the fruit it bears, if any, is edible, or toxic.I dont know if there is a medical herb garden,but if not, that would be an excellent addition to the gardens.If youre looking for a nice little walk in the gardens, then this is the place for you.

I liked it, but the garden isnt very big.

Very beautiful and all employees kept to social distancing and masking guidelines

Very peaceful, I loved the trails and the views! Beware of mosquitos though! Ill definitely be going back and next time Ill be prepared

Nice plants grow here.️️️️️

Worth every dollar. Must take a walk on the loops!

Neat gardens but a little steep. Long distance from the entrance to the earth sculpture at the end! They also sell plants.

Awesome. There are so many trails. You could adventure here for hours. Benches all around to sit. So quiet.

Even the deer are friendly here and there is a bit to learn. Its small but theres a huge variety of plants from all over the world.

These gardens are young. You can see the skill in planning and the wonderful variety of plants in our area It Will be a truly wonderful garden as it reaches maturity. Worth a look now!

Just beautiful!

Beautiful, butterfly garden is great

So beautiful, relaxing and peaceful!

Wonderful grounds! We were there for an outdoor concert. While there, we saw a fantastic Monarch butterfly exhibit. The rose garden and all the rest of this peaceful place are well worth a special visit.

We joined so we can leisurely stroll through the gardens (and attend demonstration classes)

Beautiful

I love this place. Take a lunch and eat at the top of the hill around the spiral.

This is one of Humboldt countys hidden gems. A truly beautiful horticultural oasis in the middle of Redwood country. I have visited many botanical gardens during my travels but have never encountered one on a rural area that is so well developed and maintained. We go for events and other activities that occur at the garden grounds during the year. It is truly one of this regions most beautiful formal garden settings and merits a visit.

This place is a treasure in many ways. The reason for the three star review is the lack of accessibility on the trails and the lack of signage in the gardens.I walked by several flowers that I would have loved to know the name of but there were no signs available.the garden is large and fine if you can walk but if youre in a wheelchair or pushing a stroller you will miss most of it. I think that needs to be fixed.

What an incredible garden. So well designed & kept up. We wound up buying several plants. Wear your hiking shoes, there are lots of trails to cover

Very nice. Could use some more restrooms scattered about the grounds.

Beautiful many trail to explore and get lost in 40 acre of fenced protected gardens.

Even though went in the winter time was still great experience

Awesome walk with a lot it really nice flowers and the butterfly area is really cool! Everyone That works there is really nice too!

Great 3 mile hike. Watch for slugs! Native plant garden.

Great relaxing place to wander around by yourself or with family or friends... Butterflies, native plants, fresh air... Ahhhhh.

We came here for a steel drum concert and it was a perfect place to bring little kids. Love the butterfly walk through garden.

Much bigger than expected! Worth admission price, though they have some free days which are tempting. Great views and huge range of plants and trees. Nice selection of small succulents for sale and a beautuful little butterfly walk through

Beautiful place with lovely trails. This particular visit was for their annual plant sale. Lots of fun.

This place is still beautiful in the winter. Every third Thursday is free, so maybe thats why there were plenty of people there. Though there are plenty of side trails to wander around in. Lots of commemorative plaques and benches too.

Well kept with easy walking trails. Friendly volunteers. Free on the 3rd Thurs of each month. Various benches mostly in the sunbit we dound one with a nearby picnic table in the shade. Not a huge variety but so many different heathers.

Beautiful, peaceful, and full of color! If u ever need a place to relax go here!

Never been. Bet its beautiful

Totally awesome variety of trees, shrubs, bushes, flowers and ground cover. Excellent views of South Bay after climbing 300 foot slope. Great trails and very cleàn

Fun place to go! Take the grandkids!

Beautiful and relaxing to go to, its absolutely lovely.

This is a beautiful Garden with Native Garden , Mediterranean climate landscapes and. A formal garden.

Decent although could be better with more flowers and mosquito eaters and water feature

Such a beautiful outing that is also dog friendly!

This place is a treasure for our community! Great collection of plants and beautiful place to walk

Its pretty nice. It is well maintained exceptThe lot in front of the gardens is made of gravel and bumpy.

Easy access and the gardens are beautiful.

Beautiful, the day was fun, friendly folks, a wonderful place to visit

Many unique flowers and trees.

Such a beautiful peaceful place to spend a day! All kinds of wildlife in additional to the beautiful plants, and the butterfly pavilion is outstanding!

Its nice, they have beautiful plants

Great place, make sure you leave the parking lot before closing otherwise you will be locked in. You can then call campus security and they will let you out.

The Scotia Band was wonderful!

Meditative property. Lots of benches to relax surronded by trees. Love to walk the trails behind the main gardens. Epic view of Humboldt bay if you go to the upper portion of the property. A good place for viewing birds. A nice treasure to visit!

Awesome place to go visit in the arcata area

Growing gardens was fun just thought it would be more botanical they had lots of native plants butterflies were a nice unexpected attraction

Wonderful annual event.

This place is huge! Hiking galore; its more than just a garden. Gorgeous as well.

It is a growing environment of beauty, education and commitment. I love being a member and watching it change with every season.

Interesting and fun time for the kids and adults too. Butterfly house is super cool.

Havent gone in the garden, but the parking lot is nice.

Wonderful!

Wonderful place.

What a wonderful refreshing nature bath. The butterflies were a wonderment.

Great botanical garden with lots of hiking trails in addition to the plant exhibits.

Fabulous! Gorgeous! Beautiful! Well curated, well kept, inspirational!

Excellent displays, but needs better marking to designate paths between trails

Great place! Beautiful!

Great place for the family. Beautiful gardens and very educational.

Many well kept walking paths in this garden. Bring a lunch and enjoy them all! Beautiful venue with so much color!

This is a lively spot in the summer for walking and viewing flowers and landscapes

Great walking trails surrounded by a motley of different types of tree and flower species. They also have a butterflt exhibit. Cheap entry fee which was worth it in the end.

Nice place to walk around with the kids. Will go back to explore the trails some more. Bought the season pass.

Serene place.

Very beautiful Gardens. Dont miss the butterfly house!

CR students get in free.

If you love nature And beauty it here..

Amazing and relaxing

I was expecting a quaint, small garden, but the Humboldt Botanical gardens is super impressive and a great time!

Great place for a walk,very quiet,beautiful scenery of course!

One of my favorite botanical gardens.

It was great and love to go back

Where mosquito repellent for the shaded areas.

I had a great time hiking the trails.

Beautiful, clean, relaxing.

It is relaxing and beautiful nestled in the mountains.

Pretty

Outstanding place for picnic, slow strolls or long hikes......and a butterfly house!

A sight to see!!

Amazing fall colors!!

Gayla happening early September.

Wonderful

Loved this place

Very beautiful and relaxing!

Beautiful

Beautiful butterfly garden!!!!!

Hard to get around with a stroller and the plant sale wasnt that great.