Wednesday, March 26, 2025

San Diego Botanic Garden: Explore a 37-Acre Oasis

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Welcome to San Diego Botanic Garden 37-acre urban oasis featuring 4 miles of meandering trails and ocean views, 5,000+ plant species and varieties, and 29 uniquely themed gardens that represent 15 different regions and many habitats of the world. Our natural wonderland is designed for children and adults, alike; explore your interests, learn about the plant world that surrounds us, and let nature fill you with a little wonder.

san diego botanic garden people sitting in it

OUR MISSION

We garden to create, share, and apply plant wisdom in our world.

Our Vision

Our vision is a magnificent botanic garden that empowers people of all backgrounds, ages, and interests to improve their lives and our world with its wonder.

Our Values

We are accessible.

We are collaborative.

We believe in growth.

We are inclusive.

We are innovative.

We value stewardship

Diversity Statement: Celebrating the uniqueness of plants and people

San Diego Botanic Garden has committed to create, maintain and grow a welcoming and inclusive environment. Just as our natural
world relies on plant diversity, we believe that cultivating diversity amongst our staff, volunteers, business partners, and visitors
contributes to a flourishing Garden. We are dedicated to ongoing conversations as we celebrate and support the unique attributes of all
people.

Visit their official site for more details.

www.sdbg.org

Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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