The Desert Garden was established on Park Blvd in 1976 and contains more than 1,300 plants, including succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within its 2.5 acres.

The peak blooming period is January through March; however, these plants are interesting at any time of year because of their unusual shapes.

Events

There's always something new to experience at the Park! Check out the festivals, tours, concerts, and events scheduled all year long.

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Art Mart

San Diego County Art Mart Association features artists in oil, acrylic and watercolor, photography and jewelry design, stained glass and ceramics alon...

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Event ImageAttractions

Art Mart

San Diego County Art Mart Association features artists in oil, acrylic and watercolor, photography and jewelry design, stained glass and ceramics alon...

Event Details
  • See 75 million years in one day. An orange dinosaur is on one side and a green dinosaur is on the other side. The Nat logo is on the bottom.
  • Pink poster that says "We put the eek in Geek." A black beetle is at the bottom of the photo along with the Nat logo