The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is a public arboretum and garden on the North Highway in Fort Bragg. Established by nurseryman Ernest Schoefer in 1961 and now owned by the Mendocino Coast Recreation and Park District, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens features a variety of plants and trees that thrive in the mild coastal climate of California, including award-winning gardens of Rhododendrons. The Gardens were opened to the public in 1966 and welcomes more than 75,000 visitors a year. Be sure to call the attractions and restaurants ahead of your visit to confirm current opening times.
Best Things to Do in California: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
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