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Moorten Botanical Garden

1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-327-6555
Ranked #21 of 65 attractions in Palm Springs
4.0 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Activities: Hiking, Group tours/walking tour
Description: Visitors are fascinated by this huge collection of cacti and flowers amid scenic nature trails.
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

If you're looking for a plantarium, be sure to check this place out. They offer a wide variety of cacti and plants from all of the world. The self guided tour is about half an hour and it's pretty cheap to enter. We spoke with Clark Moorten, the owner and operator, he was very nice and provided us a bit... More

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Lacey, Washington
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Our timing was great for catching blooms and the short walk through the garden was stunning--we took many photos. The turtles and doves were a wonderful bonus and the staff was friendly. Guests could purchase small plants for great prices. More

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Boston MA
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I have mixed feelings about this place. The idea is terrific and they do have a very extensive and interesting collections of cactus specimens, some very large. However, it is strange that the place is so run-down. It really needs TLC and basically just some re-planting and cleaning up. Why are they too lazy to do it? Wouldn't take much... More

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La Quinta, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This Garden is WELL worth visiting....It's small-ish but they creatively lead you along paths lined with amazing cacti, succulents, trees, serene corners, surprises only sharp eyes might catch.....and the green house is just beyond description.....as you walk in, you start to feel you are on another planet.....strange scraggly plants reach down to terrify you....Ooopos! Sorry....Have your own experience. Maybe it's... More

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marin county, CA
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

If your interested in succeulents, this place has an outstanding array of them and many different vingettes of types of habitats, as well There are very tame hummingbirds that hang out at the cash stand, I was amazed to see them sitting on those little perches you see on feeders! More

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Hard to find unless you are looking for it. It is a small botanical garden mainly with various cacti and desert plants. There is a small cactus greenhouse. There are a variety of lizards and birds. Plants can be purchase. Seasonally you may find tortoises in a small enclosure. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Property is small and will take less... More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Hard to believe that so many different kinds of cactus can be found at Moorten's. Such fun to walk the paths and to identify the various cacti and other desert plants. Many of them were in bloom and made for wonderful photo opportunities. Highlight was seeing a hummingbird and it's small nest with 2 tiny babies peeking out and protected... More

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Palm Springs, California
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

A nice stop if you are in town to see all the lovely plants. More

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Chicago, IL
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

A visiting friend wanted to go, so I accomodated her. It was interesting enough, but if you're in Palm Springs and choosing from several things to do, I'd skip this one. It feels tired, and the signs haven't been well-maintained, thus you don't learn as much as you should from a botanical garden. More

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See 7 more reviews by EliseChicago for Palm Springs
Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

This wonderful little jewel is on South Palm Canyon right near our hotel. We didn't have very high expectations - it looks like a storefront from the street, but when you get inside it opens up the a garden-like path following along the largest cacti I've ever seen. A must-see for anyone close More

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