Tucked away off Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Polliwog Park is the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden. The Garden is free to the public and open daily from 8AM till sun down – which means you’ll have plenty of visiting hours left now that Spring is here and the days are longer! Even as the Garden is under an acre, you can treat yourself to themed areas, including Bird and Butterfly Habitat, Meditation Garden, Children’s Garden of Discovery, Wildflower Meadow, and Matilija Poppy Hillside. Want to volunteer? You may show up Fridays from 9:30-12:00 noon and help weed, mulch and plant the garden.