South Coast Botanic Garden is an 87-acre botanical garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, with themed gardens, walking trails, and diverse plant collections built on a former landfill site. Accessible parking is available near the entrance, and the roughly 10-acre area around the Administration building has flat, ADA-compliant paths of asphalt or hard-packed decomposed granite. Accessible restrooms are on site, and ADA service animals are welcome throughout the garden.
Beyond the Administration area, access varies with the hilly terrain. The main Tram Road is paved asphalt but runs just over a mile with inclines that can be difficult for manual wheelchair users; motorized wheelchairs and scooters reach more of the garden. Benches and shaded rest areas are placed throughout. Reduced admission is available for seniors (62+) and children, with free entry for children under 5 and members.
Accessible Routes to Areas of Interest
Frequent Benches/Rest Areas
Reduced Rates Available
Manual wheelchair users are largely limited to the flat, paved Administration area near the buildings. The mile-long Tram Road is paved but has inclines that may be difficult for manual chairs, and many unpaved trails are steep or include steps and are not accessible. The garden does not rent or loan wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers, so visitors should bring their own.