Flashback to the early 1960s and the origins of Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens with $1 admission for everyone on Sunday, October 20, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Retro Sunday is Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens day of giving back to the community that has supported us for more than 63 years! This annual community appreciation day’s old-fashioned pricing is the Gardens’ way of sharing the love. For those who have not visited in a while, come see what’s new and blooming this fall. Delight in the dahlias, begonias, fuchsias, and so much more. Introduce a friend to the Gardens or bring your family and spend the day wandering the 47 acres of botanical bliss. Rhody's Garden Cafe will have $1 ice cream and there will be discounts on select items in the gift shop. Find a plethora of plants to treasure at the Nursery and receive 20% off our full selection of California natives. Find inspiration for your home garden, have a family picnic, walk the dog, or find a quiet spot to melt the day away, just a few ideas to get you started.