San Francisco Botanical Garden

Located within Golden Gate Park, the San Francisco Botanical Garden features 55 acres of landscaped grounds and open green space. The garden showcases over 8,000 plant varieties from around the world, including rare cloud forest species, coast redwoods, and a famous magnolia collection. Visitors can wander peaceful pathways, explore themed gardens, and enjoy a quiet natural retreat in the city.

Expert notes

• There are two entrances, the Main Gate near Ninth Avenue, just inside the Park, and the Friend (North) Gate on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, just steps from the Japanese Tea Garden, de Young Museum, and California Academy of Sciences. The free Golden Gate Park Shuttle offers access to the Botanical Garden and the eastern half of Golden Gate Park; check https://sfrecpark.org/1617/Golden-Gate-Park-Free-Shuttle for additional details. Enjoy a Free 90-minute walking tour with a Garden Docent on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:30 pm and Saturday at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm. Botanical Garden’s great collection of Magnolias outside China and Fountain Plaza is worth checking out.

Features

• Birthday Parties
• Fountain
• Guided Tours
• Hiking
• Private Events
• Relaxing
• Walking Around
• Wheelchair Accessible

Special occasion reservations

The Garden offers five unique outdoor venues for creating an unforgettable event. Check out https://www.sfbg.org/event-rental for additional information.