SF Botanical Garden

San Francisco Botanical Garden

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Welcome to San Francisco Botanical Garden, one of the most diverse gardens in the world. The Botanical Garden is a living museum within Golden …

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Jan 29, 2025
Amazing park! We came to see Magnolia in bloom, and we found out a lot of interesting plants , flowering trees and bushes. We came very early before 9 am, and we even were let in the garden free of c… Full review by OlgaB3814
Jan 16, 2025
We were here in December, so limited in what was at its best …. but it’s well worth a visit. Very peaceful, you will stroll through various ‘zones’ with the Redwood Forest, Succulent garden and ancie… Full review by Ourarka
Dec 20, 2024
This is what i call a walk in the park. Well managed, accessible, and extremely beautiful for a botanical enthusiast like me. It's great to see plants across continents. Cool place to spend time obse… Full review by Meander12976461517
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The San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum is located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Its 55 acres re…
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The San Francisco Botanical Garden (formerly Strybing Arboretum) is a large botanical garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Its 55 a…
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This is a living museum in Golden Gate Park that is home to a wide array of rare and exotic plant life from around the world. Visit the 70-a…
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Are dogs allowed?
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No, I don't think so, I'm sorry!
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Answer by Marion G · Sep 14, 2024
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How long does it take to see all of the botanical garden?
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How botanically inclined are you? You can walk the garden in an hour; but appreciating it will take at least two to four hours.
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Can you recommend places to eat at the Golden Gate Park or near it? Nothing fancy but decent places. Thank you!
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IF you like pizza go to Pasquales on the corner of 8th and Irving. This place has been there over 50 years. I firs went there when I was around 12 and I'm 67.
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Can we bring in snacks?
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Is it indoors for a rainy day?
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No, as sun20 said, there are no indoor places except the book store and library. This is a completely outdoor activity.
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The Summer Reading Club is an eight-week reading and activity program for children ages 0-12. Each child who registers receives a logbook containing weekly garden themes that …
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The Summer Reading Club is an eight-week reading and activity program for children ages 0-12. Each child who registers receives a logbook containing weekly garden themes that encourage...
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No wheels (strollers and wheelchairs excepted)
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No pets, smoking or camping
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Print the garden map from the attraction's website
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Especially cool are the moon viewing garden, the ancient plant garden, and the andean cloud forest
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Free tours leave the main gate daily at 1:30 and from the friend gate weekends at 2
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Check the website for special events like their flower piano exhibit, in which playable grand pianos are placed throughout the gardens
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Admission is $7 per adult and $2 per child over 5 years of age
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The gardens are always free for San Francisco residents (with proof of residency) and those ages 4 and under
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Admission is free for san francisco residents and there is a small fee for non-residents
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One of the most popular areas is the garden of fragrance, where plaques encourage visitors to sniff sweet-smelling plants
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It was specifically designed for visitors with limited eyesight to be able to enjoy and experience the garden's olfactory delights
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Check the website for a variety of free docent-led tours
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The stone courtyard near the 9th avenue entrance is constructed entirely from these stones
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And whenever you visit, you can count on something being at its peak, from magnolias in bloom in winter
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There's no additional fee during this time, and visitors are welcome to play their hearts out
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The year-round garden of fragrance is designed to appeal to the visually impaired
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