San Francisco Botanical Garden - Helpful Travel Information


The San Francisco Botanical Garden located at Golden Gate Park covers 55 acres and more than 9,000 plants.

This San Francisco Botanical Garden has a special focus on :

Magnolia plant species,

Palms from a high elevation,

Conifers trees,

Cloud Forest plants and tree species from Central America, South America, and South-East Asia.

Docent-led walks are offered daily at this Botanical Garden in San Francisco.

This Botanical Garden provides a great time to explore several specialized collections.

Tickets: San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Tour

More useful information below in this San Francisco Botanical Garden travel guide for new visitors to San Francisco, California.

 

Address

 

1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 (in Golden Gate Park)

 

Admission Fee and Hours

San Francisco Botanical Garden Admission :

$9 - Adult

$6 - Youth & Seniors (Ages 12-17 and 65+)

$2 - Children (Ages 5-11)

FREE - Toddler (Ages 4 and under)

$19 - Family (2 adults and all children under 17 from the same household)

FREE Days -

Second Tuesday each month

Select Holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year Day

 

San Francisco Botanical Garden Hours :

Vary with the Season - Garden Closes One Hour after Last Entry

October - early November:  7:30AM - 5pm

1st Sunday in November - January: 7:30 AM - 4 pm

February - 2nd Saturday in March:   7:30 AM - 5 pm

2nd Sunday in March - September: 7:30 AM - 6 pm

 

Getting There

 

Directions to San Francisco Botanical Garden

 

Recommendations and Tips

 

• The amount of time you spend in the garden depends on your interest.

   If you see all the areas it will take 4-7 hours.

• Come early. The parking spots get full fast. Take public transportation if possible.

• You will be walking outside most of the time so wear comfortable shoes, and bring snacks, water, and sunscreen/ hat.

• Good to combine with other attractions at Golden State Park like the Conservatory of Flowers.

 

Website

 

Link to San Francisco Botanical Garden Official Website
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - $45.00

Take in the highlights of San Francisco with a hop-on hop-off tour, an easy, convenient way to see the city. Enjoy informative commentary and great views as you travel by double-decker bus to all the major attractions. See Golden Gate Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Haight Ashbury and the bustling Chinatown and North Beach neighborhoods. The tour takes you over the Golden Gate Bridge for a breathtaking view. Your ticket is good for 48 hours, so you can see the highlights of the City by the Bay at your own pace.