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San Francisco Botanical Garden

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
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    Kian L.
    "Truly one of the perks of being an SF resident"(23 Tips)
    Samantha B.
    "Local tip: residents of SF get free admission!"(9 Tips)
    WhiskyAvenger
    "Come here during Flower Piano and bring your favorite libations."(5 Tips)
    riley s.
    "... tons of variety! the redwood grove was amazing. I saw a ton of plants and..."(5 Tips)
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  • Anna J.
    Anna JacobiJuly 7, 2012
    Free for people living in SF. Just show your drivers license
  • Lee H.heart icon on user image
    Lee HuffordJune 10, 2017
    Peace in the middle of the city
  • Sherry L.heart icon on user image
    Sherry LiSeptember 6, 2015
    Pretty big botanical garden in the park. Free for SF residents.
  • Slavaheart icon on user image
    SlavaJune 2, 2019
    Huge and beautiful garden! 👍
  • Chamin M.
    Chamin MillsMarch 16, 2010
    Check out Pacific Catch Restaurant- 2 minute walk, lunch and dinner, full bar, fresh seafood, family friendly, full bar with happy hour 4-6 M-F. Read more
  • Mark H.heart icon on user image
    Mark HeyertAugust 2, 2015
    Bring a blanket and take a nap.
  • Carlosheart icon on user image
    CarlosAugust 16, 2015
    Redwood Grove makes you forget you are still in the city
  • Lillian Y.
    Lillian YoungSeptember 27, 2014
    A huge park filled with plants from around the world.
  • Michael Y.heart icon on user image
    Michael YshanghaiMarch 8, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Wonderful SF morning in the Botanical garden
  • Sean M.
    Sean MarneyJanuary 12, 2014
    SF residents get in free. Bring something with your address on it.
  • Marcus E.
    Marcus EricssonJuly 18, 2016
    Free huge gardens in golden gate park
  • Nanaheart icon on user image
    NanaJuly 19, 2015
    Fun place to walk around and bask in the sun.
  • Jeff J.heart icon on user image
    Jeff JenkinsAugust 3, 2015
    There's lectern and seats hidden in the redwood grove
  • Brian H.
    Brian HoeftMay 18, 2012
    The Hercules flower in the South African area is a total WOW thing to see!
  • Pam ☕️ O.heart icon on user image
    Pam ☕️ ODecember 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Free admission on Christmas and New Years Day.
  • Jenny K.heart icon on user image
    Jenny KJuly 25, 2015
    After exploring the gardens, have a bite at Nopalito on 9th.
  • Sam S.heart icon on user image
    Sam StokesJune 14, 2015
    Secret, intimate little groves and clearings.
  • Auzzie Y.heart icon on user image
    Auzzie YazdMarch 26, 2014
    Sf residents get in for free.. Dogs can't come in, but wow. It is beautiful.
  • Lucio Tomos L.
    Lucio Tomos LlyrJuly 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Perfect for sitting on the lawn and reading a book.
  • Michelle W.
    Michelle WarrenMarch 7, 2014
    Free for anyone (local or not) before 9am.
  • Beth S.
    Beth S.February 18, 2014
    Second Tuesday of the month is FREE! Beautiful.
  • Claudine C.heart icon on user image
    Claudine CoJuly 30, 2021
    Been here 50+ times
    Free from 7:30am - 9am!
  • Megan P.
    Megan PajtasApril 6, 2016
    Ive seen prettier "parks" that i didnt have to pay to get into. Everything overgrown and ragged looking. Not what i was expecting.
  • Remiel
    RemielMay 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Probably responsible for roughly 8% of all Instagram content in the Bay Area.
  • Will S.
    Will SwaggerJune 15, 2010
    Great and relaxing place...if you try to feed the squirrels, do it carefully - the docents don't like it.
  • Melon L.heart icon on user image
    Melon LJune 21, 2015
    Sometimes there's a hippie drum circle outside..
  • Nαɯαϝheart icon on user image
    NαɯαϝApril 11, 2017
    U should come & see
  • España S.
    España SheriffSeptember 12, 2012
    Find the stegosaurus in the Ancient Plant Garden!
  • danielle s.
    danielle sJuly 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Free for SF residents w/ID
  • Jessica T.heart icon on user image
    Jessica TaylorSeptember 25, 2015
    SF residents are free!!
  • Missie D.
    Missie De Leeuw-BonoDecember 13, 2009
    You can get lost here if you're not careful...but you'll enjoy the journey. Beautiful gardens and parks. Great photo ops. Read more
  • Milford C.
    Milford ChangSeptember 1, 2011
    Residents get in free. Out of town guests have to pay entrance fee.
  • Ilyas F.heart icon on user image
    Ilyas FakrudeenDecember 25, 2016
    Nice garden!!
  • Clyde A.
    Clyde AAugust 27, 2013
    Check out the garden of fragrances.
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David ShrenJuly 11, 2015
    Free for SF residents.
  • David B.
    David BernalNovember 25, 2014
    Never seen before so domesticated squirrels like in here
  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰April 29, 2014
    SF residents get free admission
  • Alper C.heart icon on user image
    Alper CengizApril 22, 2016
    Çiçek böcek lay lay lom.
  • Troy K.
    Troy KApril 1, 2013
    Free for SF residents with proof!
  • Yuqing L.heart icon on user image
    Yuqing LeiNovember 16, 2015
    Beautiful!!!
  • David Allen I.
    David Allen IbsenFebruary 13, 2014
    Ask for Mark Miranda
  • Laura A.
    Laura AlbersOctober 26, 2012
    Great place to walk with a sleeping baby!
  • Ronny B.
    Ronny BudiutamaAugust 13, 2010
    Best place to walk around during the summer time.
  • Leigh
    LeighSeptember 13, 2012
    last entry is at 6pm but they're open until 7pm
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David ShrenJuly 11, 2015
    Redwood grove
  • Ivan Y.
    Ivan YangApril 10, 2013
    Non-San Francisco citizens have to pay admission fee now :(
  • Tony H.
    Tony HueDecember 12, 2013
    Escape from The City.
  • Adam S.
    Adam SmithNovember 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Free for city residents
  • Nic W.
    Nic WernerDecember 27, 2009
    Visit the Garden of Fragrance and see which scents you can identify
  • Christine N.
    Christine NgoFebruary 21, 2010
    Go to the edible garden and stuff your mouth with kale.
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