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Walnut Creek Garden Admission

Explore the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, featuring rare cacti and succulents. Enjoy a self-guided tour and visit the retail plant nursery.

Oakland
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4.43Rating:
1 provider liveLast updated: May 3, 2026

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4.40
15 reviews

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Picnics welcome but no food is sold on site

Discover the beauty of the Ruth Bancroft Garden, a celebrated gem in Walnut Creek. Known for its stunning collection of cacti, succulents, and rare drought-tolerant plants, this botanical garden offers a unique experience for plant enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Wander through mature plant specimens originally planted by founder Ruth Bancroft, and explore the diverse array of flora that thrives in this dry garden setting. With a self-guided tour book in hand, you can enjoy the garden at your own pace. Don't miss the chance to browse the retail plant nursery for a souvenir to take home. Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Walnut Creek's premier botanical destination.

Pros

  • Explore diverse cacti and succulents
  • Admire rare drought-tolerant plants
  • Stroll through mature plant specimens
  • Enjoy a self-guided tour
  • Visit the retail plant nursery
  • Experience a unique botanical garden

Includes

  • Dogs on leash are welcome
  • Visitors can browse and shop in the retail plant nursery
  • Children 4 and under are free
  • Self-guided tour book included

Excludes

    $15
    4.43Rating:

    Tour Highlights

    • Explore diverse cacti and succulents
    • Admire rare drought-tolerant plants
    • Stroll through mature plant specimens
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