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San Francisco Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

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"Truly one of the perks of being an SF resident"(23 Tips)
"Local tip: residents of SF get free admission!"(9 Tips)
"Come here during Flower Piano and bring your favorite libations."(5 Tips)
"... tons of variety! the redwood grove was amazing. I saw a ton of plants and..."(5 Tips)

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Ryan TamaresJanuary 7, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Free admission on some holidays—double check with their website
John CoxonSeptember 12, 2012
If you're a student from a British university flashing your uni ID card is enough to get you the $5 student ticket price!
Lillian YoungSeptember 27, 2014
A huge park filled with plants from around the world.
Helen ZhangJune 10, 2016
What's not to like about a big beautiful park with plants 🌲🌳🌿🌵🌷🌺🌸🌼
Brian HoeftMay 18, 2012
The Hercules flower in the South African area is a total WOW thing to see!
Sherry LiSeptember 6, 2015
Pretty big botanical garden in the park. Free for SF residents.
Jeff JenkinsAugust 3, 2015
There's lectern and seats hidden in the redwood grove
Auzzie YazdMarch 26, 2014
Sf residents get in for free.. Dogs can't come in, but wow. It is beautiful.
Sam StokesJune 14, 2015
Secret, intimate little groves and clearings.
SlavaJune 2, 2019
Huge and beautiful garden! 👍
Lee HuffordJune 10, 2017
Peace in the middle of the city
Sean MarneyJanuary 12, 2014
SF residents get in free. Bring something with your address on it.
Anna JacobiJuly 7, 2012
Free for people living in SF. Just show your drivers license
Upvoted Feb 25
Pam ☕️ ODecember 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Free admission on Christmas and New Years Day.
Marcus EricssonJuly 18, 2016
Free huge gardens in golden gate park
Will SwaggerJune 15, 2010
Great and relaxing place...if you try to feed the squirrels, do it carefully - the docents don't like it.
Jenny KJuly 25, 2015
After exploring the gardens, have a bite at Nopalito on 9th.
Mark HeyertAugust 2, 2015
Bring a blanket and take a nap.
Lucio Tomos LlyrJuly 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Perfect for sitting on the lawn and reading a book.
Michelle WarrenMarch 7, 2014
Free for anyone (local or not) before 9am.
NanaJuly 19, 2015
Fun place to walk around and bask in the sun.
Beth S.February 18, 2014
Second Tuesday of the month is FREE! Beautiful.
Melon LJune 21, 2015
Sometimes there's a hippie drum circle outside..
Milford ChangSeptember 1, 2011
Residents get in free. Out of town guests have to pay entrance fee.
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
RemielMay 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Probably responsible for roughly 8% of all Instagram content in the Bay Area.
David BernalNovember 25, 2014
Never seen before so domesticated squirrels like in here
danielle sJuly 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Free for SF residents w/ID
Laura AlbersOctober 26, 2012
Great place to walk with a sleeping baby!
David ShrenJuly 11, 2015
Free for SF residents.
España SheriffSeptember 12, 2012
Find the stegosaurus in the Ancient Plant Garden!
ℕ𝕎𝔸April 11, 2017
U should come & see
Ronny BudiutamaAugust 13, 2010
Best place to walk around during the summer time.
Jessica TaylorSeptember 25, 2015
SF residents are free!!
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.
Clyde AAugust 27, 2013
Check out the garden of fragrances.
Ilyas FakrudeenDecember 25, 2016
Nice garden!!
Claudine CoJuly 30, 2021
Been here 50+ times
Free from 7:30am - 9am!
LeighSeptember 13, 2012
last entry is at 6pm but they're open until 7pm
Kelly 🍰April 29, 2014
SF residents get free admission
Troy KApril 1, 2013
Free for SF residents with proof!
David Allen IbsenFebruary 13, 2014
Ask for Mark Miranda
Yuqing LeiNovember 16, 2015
Beautiful!!!
David ShrenJuly 11, 2015
Redwood grove
Alper CengizApril 22, 2016
Çiçek böcek lay lay lom.
Adam SmithNovember 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Free for city residents
Tony HueDecember 12, 2013
Escape from The City.
Ivan YangApril 10, 2013
Non-San Francisco citizens have to pay admission fee now :(
Christine NgoFebruary 21, 2010
Go to the edible garden and stuff your mouth with kale.
Nic WernerDecember 27, 2009
Visit the Garden of Fragrance and see which scents you can identify

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