Reservations Required

Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve is located at the end of a private residential road and can be experienced during regularly scheduled guided & self-guided events by reservation only.

You will NOT find the property with GPS alone. Visitors MUST follow the Driving Directions provided to receive detailed driving instructions up the 2.5 mile long Private Road including temporary gate codes.

Self-Guided Visits

When you sign up for a Self-Guided Visit, you will be greeted by a member of the Taft Gardens Staff at the beginning of the time slot you booked. You will have 2 hours and a map to explore the gardens at your own pace.

Dogs are allowed on leash. Please pick up after them.

No Same Day Reservations

November and December reservations Now Available

Guided Events

Taft Gardens offers a variety of Guided Events with knowledgeable guides in their field.

 

Contact us at (805) 649-2333 TaftGardensVisitors@gmail.com