Welcome to RSABG!

Who are we?   RSABG is the largest botanical garden dedicated exclusively to California's native plants. Founded in 1927, the Garden is nestled into 86 acres in the city of Claremont, near the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains.

The Botanic Garden is a private, non-profit organization, open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A daily ADMISSION FEE will be in effect starting March 29th, 2009.

  $8 Adults,  $6 Students w/ valid ID,  $6 Seniors (65+),

  $4 children aged 3-12,  Free admission for Members and children under 3

 All current Members will be admitted free - have your membership card available for faster admission.  Memberships always available for purchase at the gate!

Experiencing the Garden: Take a relaxed stroll along the Garden's meandering pathways, attend classes on native plant gardening, explore native landscape designs! Discover the Garden Shop to find more ideas for your native garden, unique books and gifts for all ages, and tips for green living.

Finding your way: Brochures are available at the Garden Shop for self-guided walks. Docent-led tours are available with a 2-week advance notice.  Fall and spring school tours fill up fast, so reserve now!          

3 unique areas are waiting to be explored:  Indian Hill Mesa, the East Alluvial Gardens, and the Plant Communities.   Visit often and watch us change through the seasons!

Winter: Check out our large collection of Manzanitas, flowering from late November through early March.

Spring: Throughout the peak blooming season of March and April, spring wildflowers, perennials, and shrubs bloom in waves of riotous color. Be sure to see the collection of California Wild Lilacs (Ceanothus) in incredibly profuse early spring flower!