Desert Botanical Garden

#hellohalloween The gift shop and dining areas truly lean into the local, desert-themed fall aesthetic. Forget plastic pumpkins; you find high-quality, Southwestern-themed items like carved gourd art, pottery with cactus designs, and jewelry using local stones. The café usually offers seasonal menu items that utilize local ingredients like prickly pear, chilies, and squash. We enjoyed a surprising and delicious spicy prickly pear lemonade and a warm, savory cornbread. The focus is on authentic Southwestern harvest, which is much more engaging than generic holiday fare.