San Francisco Botanical Garden

Claire WithLove a month ago

I bought the Gardens of Golden Gate Park pass—three gardens for three days for $25—which was a much better value for me than paying $15 to visit just the Botanical Garden for one day. I also visited the Japanese Tea Garden, which is $16 for a one-day ticket. If you only have an hour or less, the Japanese Tea Garden is a good choice. But if you have several hours and want to wander among beautiful examples of flowers and plants from around the world in a more peaceful environment, I much preferred the San Francisco Botanical Garden. The San Francisco Botanical Garden was a highlight of my trip to San Francisco and the best botanical garden I have ever visited. If you're an introvert or simply looking for some peace and quiet amid the bustle of San Francisco, this 55-acre garden with more than 8,000 different kinds of plants provides a wonderful escape. What I especially loved was that you aren't limited to the main pathways connecting the different garden areas. Within many of the gardens are smaller, winding dirt and pebble paths that let you wander right alongside the plants and beneath the trees. You can really immerse yourself in the surroundings and get in some serious fores

Jessica Jennett 2 months ago

It is such a dream. San Francisco’s botanical gardens had so many different plant species. I was baffled at the possibility that they all could grow well there. It was a dream. It wasn’t so busy and well worth a visit.

Vibe Check Inspector 4 months ago

We had a great experience visiting the San Francisco Botanical Garden. The entire garden was clean, well maintained, and very peaceful to walk through. There is a wide variety of themed sections throughout the garden, each offering something a little different, from open meadow-style areas to more dense and immersive plant environments. It made for a very enjoyable place to explore at a relaxed pace. It can get busy at times, but the space is large enough that it never felt overcrowded in most areas. Overall, it was a beautiful and relaxing place to spend time outdoors and would be worth returning to again.

Tom N (t2) 5 months ago

Stopped by the Botanical garden as we decided to wait out some traffic. The botanical garden was close (and open) and it was such a nice day we decided to try them out. We arrived about 2 hours before closing and started our walk around the gardens. I originally thought we would spend an hour wandering around, but we ended up staying almost the entire time. I knew we wouldn't be able to cover the entire garden as there are lots of winding trails across the huge space. We had a great time enjoying the ponds, fountain, and peaceful environment. Many of the trees and flowers were in bloom and luckily none of us were allergic to anything. Overall I'd highly recommend for relaxing time.

Cindy Nguyen 5 months ago

We came for free during the morning slot and spent a nice two hours in here. We loved how big it was as there was a lot to see! My favorite spot was the red tree forest, mini forest, and fragrance garden! We enjoyed this place so much! Definitely go in the morning for free if you can! So peaceful as it’s not too busy.