San Francisco Botanical Garden

Explore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. Accessible to all.

Today’s Hours

Open 7:30am – Last Entry
Last entry today is 5pm, Closed at 6pm.
The Garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally.

All Hours

Botanical Garden Access Improvements

Summer 2025

Barrier removal projects continue at the Botanical Garden including the renovation of the Meadow Restroom and extensive pathway work throughout the Garden to enhance accessibility and improve visitor experience. The Meadow Restroom is also closed for renovation and temporary restrooms are available nearby.

The Friend (North) Gate is now open!

Learn more on the Recreation and Parks Projects page.

Garden Explorer

Learn more about the plant collections at San Francisco Botanical Garden with Garden Explorer! Within this portal you can find plant lists, detailed information on specific types of plants, thousands of photos of the Collection, and maps of the Collection.