Take a Subterranean Journey to the Mediterranean--
in the Middle of California!
Forestiere Underground Gardens
VISITOR INFORMATION

The Forestiere Underground Gardens are still owned
and operated by the builder's nephew,
Ric Forestiere and his family, who have been
graciously sharing their family heritage with people
from around the world for nearly 40 years.   
ACCESSIBILITY
Out of respect for Baldassare Forestiere's work and for
other visitors on tour, the Forestiere Family requests
that visitors please respect the following tour policies:
Forestiere Underground Gardens are a true earth
environment that remain somewhat untouched from their
original beginnings. The tour grounds have small rooms
and narrow passageways, which cannot accommodate
throngs of visitors.  

To preserve the character of the grounds and ensure a
safe and pleasant visit for everyone, the number of visitors
at each tour hour is generally limited to about
20 - 25 per group, or two tour groups per hour.



*Tours are on a first come, first served basis.
*Group size is limited at 20 to 25 persons
*Visitors wait upstairs at the entrance for the tour guide
to open the gate and let them in, usually about
10 minutes before the tour hour.

NOTE:  There is no gift shop or picnic area at this time



All tours are weather permitting only
*Rain creates muddy conditions and tours may have to be
cancelled at the last minute.  We apologize for the
inconvenience, but that is the nature of this site.
WHEELCHAIRS / WALKERS

Our tour route can accom-
modate the smaller wheel-
chairs (in dry conditions).  But
please be advised that this is
about a one hour tour, and
some persons could tire
easily.  If you  or someone in
your party must use a walker or
rollator, it is probably too much
walking for them.  Please know
your own limits.  Notify  the tour
host upon your arrival if special
assistance is needed.
IMPORTANT!

It has always been our policy to
permit visitors to take photos for
their personal enjoyment.  All
rights to photos taken of the site
remain with the Forestiere
Underground Gardens.

Although the Underground
Gardens are a state landmark,
they are still privately owned and
operated by the Ric Forestiere
Family. Written permission must
be granted in advance by the
owners for any commercial use
of photos.

     Photo Permissions

    NO VIDEO TAPING OF
THE SITE IS PERMITTED
STROLLERS

Because the site has narrow
passageways and small
rooms, strollers cannot be
safely accommodated. Please
check with your tour host.
Please--do not bring your pets
Service dogs on duty may be allowed on tour.
PHOTOGRAPHY
*Stay with your group and tour host so that
you do not get lost.  

*Children must be within view of their
parents at all times, and while this is a very
fun place to explore, it is not a playground.

*Do not venture into blocked off areas as
they are not part of the tour.

*Please do not sit or climb on planters
or furnishings.

*No food, beverages, or smoking permitted
on tour, but water bottles are welcome.
WHEN ARRIVING FOR A TOUR...
NOTICE:
*Management reserves the right to limit tour
sizes for maximum enjoyment.  
*Tours last 50 minutes to an hour.
*No self-guided tours.
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Since 1906
Over 100
years-old!
TOUR MANNERS
During Wet Weather