Best Secret Gardens In San Diego Near Me

4worldlovers: Hello everyone! This is a friendly reminder that any of these fun places we may visit, we are a guest at. Please treat both businesses and trails with the utmost respect. We here at Hidden San Diego follow the 'Leave no Trace' mantra, meaning whatever you bring with you comes back with you. If you see trash on a trail, please do your part to help remove it. Remember, we are not picking up trash from another person but instead cleaning up for Mother Nature. Happy adventures!

Harper’s Topiary Garden was created by a Mission Hills couple who wanted to turn their front yard into a masterful work of art that everyone could enjoy and appreciate.

Gawk at over 50 life-sized figurines all trimmed by hand. About fifteen years ago their front garden consisted only of basic shrubs. The owners decided to find a shape for each plant and they began to sculpt the trees inspired by travels she and her husband have taken. They have chosen ideas gleaned while traveling through Asia, Europe, North Africa, Hawaii, and throughout North America.

They have visited famous gardens in Thailand, Botanical Gardens in Portland ME, Bouchard Gardens, Victoria BC. The owners love people viewing and photographing their garden but please do not go inside.

While you’re in the area, make sure to check out Washington St. Skatepark nearby!

4worldlovers: One of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego.

On El Prado walkway adjacent to the Timken Museum of Art.

4worldlovers: Enter the Northwest corner of Balboa Park at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Upas Street. (Upas becomes Balboa Drive when it enters the park.)

Follow this one way road South into the park approximately 0.25 miles. Pass the blue sign for Camp Fire San Diego (on the left) and then look for our wooden Trees for Health Information Kiosk, just before the Quince Drive intersection. Follow the trails through the Trees for Health along the sidewalk.