Sherman Library & Gardens: What to Expect (2024)

Sherman Library & Gardens is a lovely little botanical garden located on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in the Corona del Mar neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA.

In 1966, businessman and philanthropist Arthur D. Haskell purchased a small adobe as an office space. He began landscaping the surrounding area, and eventually acquired enough of the neighboring property to form Sherman Library & Gardens. The attraction is named after Haskell’s mentor, Moses Hazeltine Sherman.

Key Info

Address: 2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA

Hours:

Daily from 10:30 am – 4 pm

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Great for: plant enthusiasts

Parking: Free in the surrounding lots

Read on for some of the highlights at the Sherman Library & Gardens.

Tropical Conservatory

This is a greenhouse environment and the humidity is noticeable when you enter. There is a koi pond and you can usually spot a turtle atop the rocks.

Succulent Garden

The Garden Shop

608 Dahlia Restaurant

608 Dahlia is a restaurant located on the property. They specialize in farm-to-table cuisine and yes, the food is as colorful and delicious as it looks!