Lightscape

Adult tickets start at $32. Youth tickets start at $20. A $4 booking fee is included.

Children (0-4) are: FREE

Gardens Members get 20% off tickets. Not yet a member? Join or renew today!

Same-Day Ticket: $5 premium applies for same-day ticket purchases

Transfer to Another Day (within 72 hrs.): $10 per transaction

Museums For All Tickets (EBT/SNAP/Medi-Cal Cardholders):

• Visitors using EBT/SNAP or Medi-Cal benefits may purchase up to four Museums For All admission tickets for $10 each. A valid photo ID and EBT/SNAP/Medi-Cal card must be presented upon entry. Each visitor must have their own ticket to enter.
• Buy online in advance. Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed.

Upgrade to a Flex Ticket: 

Enjoy the flexibility of arriving at any time on your chosen date.

What is your exchange policy?

Exchanges are allowed up until 72 hours prior to the original ticket date. Exchanges are subject to a $10 fee per transaction (not per ticket); fee applies to members and nonmembers. Tickets are subject to availability. If San Francisco Botanical Garden cancels the event, you will be contacted to reschedule to another date. 

What time should I arrive?
Please allow extra time for entry and parking. Your entry time is a 15-minute window from the time printed on your tickets, for example, 5-5:15pm.

Are walk-up tickets available on site for purchase?
Most nights sell out in advance. Walk-up tickets are not available on sold out nights, and a $5 premium applies to same-day ticket purchases. Walk up tickets are limited and based on availability; admission cannot be guaranteed. 

Lightscape ticketholders are invited to arrive up to 30 minutes in advance of their ticketed entry time. Come enjoy festive food and beverages available for purchase!

Address:

San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
Directions

Transportation & Parking

• Walking, biking, public transit, taxi or rideshare are strongly recommended
• San Francisco Muni serves the Botanical Garden via a number of convenient bus and metro lines, including the 5, 7, 43, 44, and N-Judah
• Street parking is free on nearby streets Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Nancy Pelosi Drive, and Bowling Green Drive. Overnight parking restrictions are enforced after 10pm.
• Rideshare drop-off to enter Lightscape is 1199 9th Avenue
• Accessible parking spaces are available along  Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Nancy Pelosi Drive, and Bowling Green Drive. There are also accessible parking spots in the Bandshell All-Accessible Lot across the street from the Botanical Garden.
• See our Getting Here page for more details

Lightscape is a festive visual and sensory experience for family and friends. Stroll through an immersive mile-long trail of dazzling lights, dramatic colors, otherworldly lighted sculptures, and water features – right in the heart of San Francisco Botanical Garden.

How long is the trail?
The illuminated trail is approximately a mile long.

• Purchase tickets ahead of time!
• Layers, layers, layers—be prepared with clothes for all weather!
  This is an outdoor event in the evening. Please dress for the weather with appropriate layers.
• Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes as the ground can be uneven throughout the trail.
• Time spent on the trail will vary based on respective pace, however, you should prepare for at least 45 minutes to walk the trail.
• The Garden does not have coat-check facilities and does not accept luggage or store personal items.

There will be a variety of food and drink options all evening.

The Inner Sunset neighborhood is just steps outside the Botanical Garden and has an amazing array of food and drink options as well for pre or post Lightscape visits, learn more here.

Can I bring food and drinks?
No, there will also be vendors selling food and beverages on site.

Exclusive member discount

Become a Member and save 20% on your Lightscape tickets along with Member Presale starting September 1, and a host of other benefits throughout the year.

Email membership@gggp.org if you have any questions.

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Is the route Accessible?

The Lightscape route is designed to be easy to navigate with paved paths and gentle slopes throughout.

Yes! While waiting for that perfect shot, please do not block pathways or views of others. We do not allow tripods, monopods or drones or props. Professional or commercial photoshoots are not permitted during the event. Photographs and videos may not be used for commercial purposes.

Strollers are welcome in San Francisco Botanical Garden, which has paths that are well-designed to accommodate them.

No pets are allowed, except for service animals (dogs), as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Wheeled vehicles (bikes, skateboards, scooters) are not allowed in the Garden. Bike racks are available near the entrances to all gardens for visitors to use with a self provided lock.

We strive to create a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming environment for all visitors. To help us achieve this, we kindly ask you to adhere to the following code of conduct:

Please be respectful towards all staff, volunteers, and other visitors. Treat everyone with courtesy and consideration, regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other personal characteristic. Avoid using offensive language or gestures.

Failure to comply with this code of conduct may result in you and your party being asked to leave the premises. If you experience or witness any inappropriate conduct, you can contact the Gardens at (415) 661-1316 or email info@gggp.org.