May 9, 2026 10am - 1pm
The Del Mar Garden Club (DMGC) will host its first-ever Del Mar Garden Club Community Gardens Day on May 9, 2026. From 10am to 1pm, Del Mar Garden Club member docents will be stationed within each garden to share the history, explain the unique features and specimens, and answer questions. Activities will include a scavenger hunt, ladybug giveaway, and free plant cuttings. All ages are welcome.
Event Schedule
10 am – 1 pm
Del Mar Civic Center Pollinator Garden
1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Pick up a free map to begin free self-guided tours and enjoy fresh coffee and tea. Bring, or take home, a free succulent cutting from the Succulent Library.
10 am – 12 pm
Del Mar Library Drought Tolerant Garden
1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Dr. Michael Simpson, SDSU Professor Emeritus and DMGC Member, will showcase the amazing array of plants and will host brief presentations at 10:30 am and 11:30 am.
10 am – 12 pm
Del Mar Community Building Succulent Garden
225 9th St, Del Mar, CA 92014
Enjoy refreshments and hear about succulent care and easy propagation.
10 am – 12 pm
Del Mar Post Office Shade Garden
122 15th St, Del Mar, CA 92014
UC Master Gardener Mary Friestedt and others will answer all your questions about plant maintenance and plant identification.
Note: This self-guided walking tour may consist of stairs, uneven terrain, unpaved walkways, and no seating. Free parking available at the Del Mar Civic Center.
About the Del Mar Garden Club
Founded in 1988 by Marnie Mahoney, the mission of the Del Mar Garden Club is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and contribute to the beauty of Del Mar. Each year, members contribute thousands of volunteer hours to create and maintain public gardens that serve as living classrooms, pollinator habitats, and peaceful gathering spaces for residents and visitors. Situated along the Pacific Flyway, the city of Del Mar provides essential rest and breeding grounds for migrating birds, endangered western monarch butterflies, and native bees. Through their expertise and stewardship, Del Mar Garden Club members contribute to the natural environment — ensuring Del Mar remains a thriving sanctuary for people and wildlife alike. To support the work of the Del Mar Garden Club or for more information, visit www.delmargardenclub.org .