And the Wings in Focus Contest Winner Is…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our [...]
The Ultimate Santana Tribute—Live at the Garden
Get ready to experience the iconic sound of Carlos [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of July 7
Summer is in full bloom at the Garden, and [...]
Butterfly of the Week: Mexican Shoemaker (Catonephele mexicana)
There’s a new flutter in the air at SOAR [...]
From ZZ Top to Original Blues: The Chester Martin Blues Band Will Deliver Soul at Sunset Series
Get ready for an unforgettable night of toe-tapping, hand-clapping, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of July 30
It’s a three-day weekend—and you’re going to need every [...]
5 Reasons to Spend Fourth of July at the Garden
Looking for a fresh way to celebrate the Fourth [...]
Butterfly of the Week: Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides)
Our SOAR Butterfly of the Week is a fan-favorite [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of June 23
Our newest blooms aren’t just adding vibrant color and [...]
Butterfly of the Week: Juno Silverspot (Dione juno)
This week's Butterfly of the Week is special because [...]
Disco, Soul & Summer Vibes: Modern Highway Joins the Sunset Series
Get ready to hit the dance floor under the [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of June 16
Summer kicks off this week with the solstice on [...]
Feel the Funk: Tyghtship to Bring Old-School Groove to Sunset Series’s R&B Night
Get ready to move, groove and feel the soul [...]
Butterfly of the Week: Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charithonia)
If you've been to SOAR lately, you may have [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of June 9
We know there is a lot to do in [...]
Celebrate Father’s Day with a Garden Adventure
This Father’s Day, skip the usual socks-and-ties routine and [...]
Get Ready for Pianomania! at the Sunset Series – A Dueling Piano Experience Like No Other
If you've never experienced the electrifying energy of a [...]
Butterfly of the Week: Jazzy Leafwing (Hypna clytemnestra)
SOAR - Tropical Butterflies has been open for about [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of June 2
Schools are getting out. The summer sky is shining [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of May 26
We’ve been talking about it for weeks, but now [...]
June Blooms with Hands-On Fun Thanks to These Workshops
As the days grow longer and sunnier, the Garden [...]
Sunset Series Band Profile: Franklin Wall
Country Night at South Coast Botanic Garden’s Sunset Series [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of May 19
Make the most of your long Memorial Day Weekend [...]
Sunset Series Band Profile: Survival Band featuring Jah Faith
Summer at South Coast Botanic Garden begins on the [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of May 12
While summer may still be a few weeks away, [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Attending Our Sunset Series
Our Sunset Series is back for a fourth season, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of May 5
With Bamboozled: An Unexpected Bamboo Adventure debuting last week [...]
Thank You to Our Bamboozled Supporters
Bamboozled: An Unexpected Bamboo Adventure launched on May 1, [...]
9 Reasons to Visit Us During This Year’s Go Public Garden Days
Every year the American Public Gardens Association, of which [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Experiencing Bamboozled
Bamboozled: An Unexpected Bamboo Adventure officially opens this Thursday, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of April 28
It’s not just flowers bursting into bloom at the [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of April 21
There is so much to see and do in [...]
Introducing The Myth Makers, the Artists Behind Bamboozled
We are getting excited for the opening of Bamboozled: [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of April 14
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of April 7
Cue the fanfare—spring is in full swing at the [...]
Spend Easter at South Coast Botanic Garden
Easter is one of the busiest days at the [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of March 31
The Garden is bursting with color as breathtaking blooms [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of March 24
The sun is shining, the sky is bright and [...]
Meet the Taste Masters Behind Our Sip, Sip, Hooray Agave and Chocolate Tasting
When they say "Agave," you say "Spiked!" "Agave!" "Spiked!" [...]
See Photos from Weekend 1 of Spiked: A Celebration of Agave
The first weekend of Spiked: A Celebration of Agave [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of March 17
Spring is here! The Spring Equinox is this Thursday, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of March 10
There's not one, not two, but THREE trumpet trees [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of March 3
March is off to a beautiful start with plenty [...]
Meet Spiked’s Agave Pit Roasting Demonstrator
Spiked: A Celebration of Agave is full of fun [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of February 24
Spring is just around the corner and the Garden is [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of February 17
There's a lot to see this week throughout the [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of February 10
The Garden has new blooms throughout its 87 acres, [...]
Evergreen Love – 8 Plants That Stay Green All Year Long
When some plants are giving us the cold shoulder, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of February 3
It's up for debate whether spring is arriving early or [...]
A Look at Our First Weekend of 2025’s Lunar New Year Celebration
Our Lunar New Year Celebration kicked off this past [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of January 27
Thanks to our recent rains, we have several new [...]
5 Garden Wedding Trends of 2025
As we step into 2025, garden weddings are blooming [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Experiencing This Year’s Lunar New Year Celebration
Our Lunar New Year Celebration is back every Saturday [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of January 20
It's been a warmer winter than usual, which means [...]
3 Tips for Proposing at the Garden
Valentine's Day is around the corner, which means, we're [...]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Wushu Shaolin Entertainment
We are commemorating the Year of the Snake with [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of January 13
This winter has not been like the winters of [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of January 6
The holiday season has come to an end, but [...]
5 Resolutions That Will Help Your Garden Thrive in 2025
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time [...]
Garden Wellness: Your Guide to Restoring Your Mind and Body with Nature
Spending time outdoors is a simple and effective way [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of December 23
This week, we’re combining holiday cheer with our dog [...]
5 Things We’re Looking Forward To In 2025
As we wrap up 2024, the Garden is already [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of December 16
The winter solstice is this Saturday, December 21, marking [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of December 9
As we approach the end of the year, several [...]
Don’t Let the Cold Keep You From Getting the Most Out of Nature
When you think about winter cozy images often come [...]
Take a Peek at the Parent & Me: Gingerbread House Inspired Bird Feeders Workshop
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity this holiday season? Join [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of December 2
December is here and with it comes a fresh [...]
Gift a Year of Garden Adventures
This year, consider giving a gift that goes beyond [...]
An Inside Look at Our How To Grow A Cocktail Inspired Garden Workshop
Get ready to shake things up this holiday season [...]
Feeling Grateful This Season for a Year of Growth
As we move through November, we’re filled with gratitude [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of November 25
The holiday season has officially begun, and the Garden [...]
7 Ways to Support the Garden
The Garden is a community resource that offers unique [...]
5 Ways to Spend Fall Break in the Garden
Fall break is the perfect time to unwind, get [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of November 18
The mornings are crisp and the Garden is starting [...]
Poppy is Heading Back to the Garden For a Fifth Year of Elf in the Garden
We're one week away from the Garden's favorite holiday [...]
Create Holiday Memories With Our DIY Wreath Making Workshop
You have four chances to join us in creating [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of November 11
As the mornings get crisp and fall continues, the [...]
Friendsgiving Dos and Don’ts: Making It Festive and Fun (Without All the Stress!)
Friendsgiving has become a cherished holiday tradition for many. [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of November 4
There is no better way to clear your mind [...]
3 Host Gifts To Pick Up During Your Next Garden Visit
We're entering a time of year where friend gatherings [...]
An Inside Look at Mega Meditation: Create Your Own Light
As the holiday season approaches, life can feel like [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of October 28
October is winding down as we get further into [...]
Thank You to Our Dogtoberfest Sponsors
We've officially wrapped up our very first Dogtoberfest! We [...]
An Inside Look at Our Hummingbird Flights Workshop
Looking for a creative and relaxing way to spend [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of October 21
Even though we’re heading towards the end of October, [...]
Dog Tales: Meet Dogtoberfest Vendor Christina Kubaki
This week’s Dog Tales is all about overall wellness [...]
Dog Tales: Meet Dogtoberfest Vendor Cheryl Kamikubo from Disc Dogs in Southern California
We’re gearing up for weekend three of Dogtoberfest, and [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of October 14
It's another week of cool misty mornings and warm [...]
Come Make Memories with Our November Workshop Experiences
If you can believe it, the holiday season is [...]
Workshop Experience Highlight: Parent and Me Bug Expedition – Web Walk
Get ready for a spook-tacular adventure with our Parent [...]
All About Our Dogtoberfest Costume Contest
As we gear up for more weekends of Dogtoberfest, [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of October 7
This fall is shaping up to be a season [...]
Dog Tales: Meet Dogtoberfest Vendor Kathy Clarke from Glow Pups
This week’s Dog Tales feature shines a spotlight on [...]
Photos From Our First Weekend of Dogtoberfest
The first weekend of Dogtoberfest was a hoot! Visitors [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of September 30
While spring is the season for native wildflowers to [...]
Photos from This Year’s Farm to Table
Last Friday, September 27, the Garden hosted its 8th [...]
Dog Tales: Meet Dogtoberfest Vendor Dog Gloria A. Gutierrez from Woofies Mobile Pet Spa
Dogtoberfest kicks off this weekend, and while it's all [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Experiencing Dogtoberfest
It's time! Our first-ever Dogtoberfest kicks off on Saturday, [...]
Dog Tales: Meet Dogtoberfest Vendor Terry Gonzales from The Art of the Dog
Dogtoberfest is just around the corner, and we can’t [...]
What’s Blooming in the Garden: Week of September 23
It's officially fall! But as the cool autumn air [...]
