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Harpers Topiary Garden
3549 Union St, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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Ch
Review №1

Beautiful garden, nice place to have your kids walk with you and appreciate the beauty of creativeness.

Ma
Review №2

A paradise within the San Diego, CA area... I little hike and beauty... I would suggest going during the spring, late summer and fall time periods... Spring is great due to the flowering of the trees, roses and more... This is my 4th visit and first in many years... A nature walk to help relax and simply enjoy the scenery... Think mindfulness...

El
Review №3

Interesting for a quick stop. Cool idea. Dont expect to be there long though. Combined with a trip to pioneer park and heritage Row park which was a decent outing. Bring a free book for the book box.

Ki
Review №4

*Do Not Trespass* Perfect for a visual drive-by as its not a space you can access, but rather a private residence. Plan to spend at least 10 minutes and try and point out all of the topiaries including a unicorn!

Vi
Review №5

Pictures do this place no justice! As I drove up Vine Street to see it I nearly lost my breath. Just stunning (and bigger than any picture would have you think)! If you go, take your time to really look at each and every topiary or come back a second time. Some of them didnt stand out to me until I visited again. Props to the patriotic topiary following public health guidelines. Youll see what I mean! :)

Fe
Review №6

Nice place to walk around with the kids. Pretty gardens and peaceful. Nice gift shop. Plenty of parking.

Wa
Review №7

Beautiful gardens, we had a lovely small picnic at the tea garden in the picnic table over the water so beautiful! Great place to take the kids!

Da
Review №8

Neat little garden to see and while youre adventuring in San Diego

Pa
Review №9

There are already so many positive reviews, but I just wanted to add one more to make it more statistically significant ;-)

Mp
Review №10

This is amazing to see. The sculptures topiary are made into elephants and numerous animals and other fun stuff. Each time I visit I see something new.

Br
Review №11

Kinda cool. There are a surprising number of topiaries

El
Review №12

What a fun and unique place to check out! You have to be across the street to really admire all the diffrent creations.This is a must for your places to check out around San Diego list. You dont get to see many of these artistic gardens.I loved it. So much fun!

La
Review №13

Its a neat sight for a quick sightseeing idea. The work that the couple put into the topiarys is neat.

Yd
Review №14

Wow, Id hate to do this yard work. Very nice, I could sit and watch it for ever.

SS
Review №15

I dont get the chance to drive by here that often, and when I do Im usually working. So its always a delight to see a quirky garden, as I pass by. It makes me smile at a time when I need to smile. To the owner I say keep up the great work!

sa
Review №16

Beautiful drive by/walk by garden...loved it!!

Xu
Review №17

I would agree with other folks on here saying if you are in the area or going to be passing through, definitely worth the side trip here. The pictures dont really do this place justice since a lot of the creativity here is drowned out by the closeness of it all. Kind of just starts to blend in and you cant see the details, especially since you cant get closer up. Its still amazing and fun, just know that the location does have constraints.

Di
Review №18

Beautiful curb appeal

Er
Review №19

Great drive by attraction.

St
Review №20

Really cool art! Guys very talented for sure

Sy
Review №21

Very creative topiary.

El
Review №22

This little Gem is worth the drive. Check it out!

Ka
Review №23

I guess its ok... its a house... sooo.

Ra
Review №24

This is a must see when visiting San Diego. My husband and I geocache and one of them led by here. The artwork is amazing. The only downside is that if you dont have a car, be ready to walk steep hills. Unless you like walking or running then this would be a fun challenge.

Ad
Review №25

Careful of driving. its a quick turns and one way roads.

Du
Review №26

Pretty cool that the property owners took advantage of their steeply sloped front yard in this creative manner. Pretty close to downtown in a residential neighborhood, just park on the curb and admire their handiwork. No crowds, its free, and its unique.

Je
Review №27

So adorable. Visited at night and I was amazed. I would love to visit again during the day to see all the detail. Must see!

Mi
Review №28

Gorgeous and they have had the same gardener doing this for 25yrs

St
Review №29

At the top of a steep hill a short 15 minute walk from the Green line station. Takes as much time to see as it does to get there. You cant walk through it so just view from the sidewalk.

Ky
Review №30

What an amazing little gem! Edna does a fantastic job!

He
Review №31

Love it!! it is always worth the walk to see this beautiful place

Lo
Review №32

Very nice there. I saw the horses that were here for the Del Mar races playing in the bay. They loved it!

Le
Review №33

This is one of San Diegos secrets tucked away in public. Beautiful and a must see. Thank you bro for finding it.

La
Review №34

Lots of topiaries here. Kind of crowded together on the hillside below the house.

La
Review №35

It was creative and beautiful, a great deal of work and time went in to this garden.Nice garden. I thought I would stop by on my way to the Shakespeare Pub on India take some pics .

St
Review №36

Fun place for a quick stop. Kudos to the owner and landscaper!!

Eb
Review №37

Its so weird!!!

Al
Review №38

Its cool

Ro
Review №39

If you are already in the area then worth a quick stop. If you are driving any distance at all then wait till you have something going on nearby... creative and interesting but not really something to go out of your way to see.

E.
Review №40

Our kids loved it. Nicely done.

Pe
Review №41

Interesting topiaries especially for someones front yard, however they do not look as well manicured as I thought they would. Still worth a look.

LA
Review №42

I stayed in a air bnb walking distance and at night this place is super cool GREAT NEIGHBORS AROUND THIS LOVELY AREA

Ra
Review №43

Its a small but very creative garden. People will probably spend like 10 minutes here. Great stop on your way to San Diego airport or when picking up guest. Very unique.

C
Review №44

The topiary garden is unique. It is fun finding the many characters.

Su
Review №45

Serene location in quiet neighborhood, built on Hill for excellent viewing of scuptural detail in foliage.

Ch
Review №46

A unique little spot to show visitors on your way to dropping them off at the airport.

Sh
Review №47

Great spot to see the really detailed work off a homeowner who truly appreciates doing something unique.

Am
Review №48

Absolutely beautiful!

Au
Review №49

Beautiful Hidden Gem....

Mi
Review №50

This is considered one of the hidden gems of San Diego. I often stay with friends in the neighbor, so Ive driven past it many times--but I finally took the time to walk over and see it up close. Its cute and charming. The local garden club who tends it does a good job.I imagine this attraction would be best for children. Frankly, I enjoyed the walk through the neighborhood more than the actual topiaries. The Mission hills neighborhoods are filled with a variety of fascinating architecture and beautiful landscaping--worth a walk in and of themselves!

Ja
Review №51

Quirky bit of local eye candy.

Ro
Review №52

Park, snap a few pics...and be on your way.Or model and take numerous pics in front of these beautifully maintained bushes.Bring a date and impress them with your knowledge of hidden gems in the S Deezie!Just dont stand in the middle of the street for too long. And hog up the area (Asian girls, ahem :p) and take thousands of pics when others are waiting.

Br
Review №53

Beautiful topiary but this is the place you can walk through. It is just a relatively small garden on the side of a hill. You stand on the street and look at it. Its worth going 5-10 minutes out of your way.

Ju
Review №54

An unexpected surprise in a normal neighborhood.

De
Review №55

Cool San Diego alternative attraction. Im sure the neighbors arent thrilled but I loved it!

Mi
Review №56

I seen people come and take pictures its way

Th
Review №57

Local garden. But cool to stop by and see.

Ri
Review №58

Its interesting to visit, but it needs to be realized that its built into the steep side of a property and there its nothing to walk through. You stand on the street and look at it, the above section is a private residence where this a no trespassing sign.

Sh
Review №59

This place is beautiful, I was glad to be able to see and appreciate it. Thank you to the owner for making such a beautiful garden for all to enjoy.

Ku
Review №60

Really a good place to see. But we can not park and stand out.

Jo
Review №61

Thank you home owner, you have really done a great thing for the area

Ka
Review №62

Little hidden gem of San Diego! Best to visit by car as the walk up is pretty steep!

Sc
Review №63

If you are in the neighborhood, take a look.

El
Review №64

This is just one of the many fun and unique things to go searching for in SD. I loved it. So fun!

Da
Review №65

Pulled the car up in front of the garden, the three of us got out...we took turns identifying the figures and making up stories ...let your imagination go.....what fun. Whales, Rabbits, sheep, sombreros, ...,what will you find?

Da
Review №66

Cool little highlight!

Au
Review №67

The most beautiful and creative garden Ive ever seen!

An
Review №68

See my review for the suspension bridge.

De
Review №69

Great for photos.

DR
Review №70

Great place to stop by, park your car at the curb and enjoy your coffee with a view. And hunt some Pokémon:)

Be
Review №71

Interesting for sure, not exactly what I was expecting.

Sh
Review №72

What a sight to stumble upon!

To
Review №73

Its beutiful

Le
Review №74

Very Nice place to visit

Be
Review №75

Cool!

Ch
Review №76

Good food

An
Review №77

A bit underwhelming.

Ca
Review №78

Nothing special.

Ta
Review №79

It was a very itersting experience, but it really is just a thing you drive buy

Mi
Review №80

Beautiful

do
Review №81

Came across this going to the airport. Worth a look!

Ty
Review №82

Amazing SD hidden gem

ke
Review №83

Cool topiary

An
Review №84

Beautiful Topiary Garden!

Ar
Review №85

Nice

Ra
Review №86

Great place

Ci
Review №87

Tons of Spirted away references!

Cl
Review №88

Private garden

ku
Review №89

Wow that took some time

M
Review №90

Nice

Br
Review №91

So unique.

Ol
Review №92

Hidden treasure of San Diego. Its hard to find but youd like it.

Ch
Review №93

Very interesting and unexpected find.

En
Review №94

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  • Address:3549 Union St, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
  • Site:http://hiddensandiego.net/topiary-gardens.php
  • Phone:+1 619-867-5309
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Garden
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:No
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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