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Visitor Information for the Gardens of Golden Gate Park

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars

Opening Days: Check here for todays opening times for all of the gardens
Opening Times: These vary for each garden so check the link above.
Prices: There is a three day pass for all three gardens with unlimited visits.
Adults $33, Seniors (65+ years) $21, Youth $21 (12 to 17 years), children £9 (5 to 11 years), Under 4’s Free
Note: A processing fee is also charged

Contact Details for the Gardens of Golden Gate Park

Conservatory of Flowers

Address: 100 John F. Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Tel: (415) 661-1316
Web: Link here

Japanese Tea Garden

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Address: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
Tel: (415) 661-1316
Web: Link here

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Address: 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Tel: (415) 661-1316
Web: Link here

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About the Gardens of Golden Gate Park

The Gardens of Golden Gate Park are actually three gardens in three different locations.

The three day pass allows you to visit each garden unlimited times so you get to see as much as you can fit in!

Service and support animals are allowed in the Park but must follow city guidelines.

About The Conservatory of Flowers

The Conservatory of Flowers is set in the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America.

This is an opportunity to see some of the rarest and most exotic plants from super large Water Lilys, Mosses, Date Palms and rare Ferns.

The conservatory is split into 5 areas for you to wander through which are Aquatic Plants, Highland Tropics (spot the Dracula Plants haning from the vines!), Lowland Tropics, Potted Plants and the West Gallery.

Watch out for some special plants like the Corpse Flower in the West Gallery.

About the Japanese Tea Garden

The Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest operating public Japanes Garden in North America.

Here you will find a stunning collection of Japanese maples, twisting pines, clipped azaleas and of course cherry trees.

Landmarks to look out for incude the famous Tea House where you can enjoy a cup of Japanese tea and refreshements.

Other features inlcude the Pagoda built in 1915, the large bronze Buddah cast in 1790 in Japan and the Zen Garden designed by Nagao Sakurai in 1953!

About the San Francisco Botanical Garden

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is set in 55 landscaped acres there are over 8,000 plant species from around the world on show.

There are several individually themed areas to visit including the Moon Viewing Garden, Ancient Plants, Children’s Garden, Conifer Lawn, Celebration Garden, Garden of Fragrance and the Fountain Plaza.

Best Time to Visit the Gardens of Golden Gate Park

The best time for you to visit the Gardens of Golden Gate Park is year round as the gardens all have somtehing to offer throughout the year!

Reviews of the Gardens of Golden Gate Park

Google Visitor Review Score 4.7/5 Stars (average across all three gardens)

Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to the Gardens of Golden Gate Park had to say:

“The San Francisco Botanical Garden is a peaceful escape in Golden Gate Park, featuring diverse plant collections from around the world.

It’s perfect for a relaxing stroll, with beautiful landscapes, vibrant flowers, and quiet spots to unwind.”

“We stopped by this place (Conservatory of Flowers) while visiting and absolutely loved it.

My spouse and I like to visit local conservatories because it gives us some insight into local plants and this place did not disappoint.”

“Beautiful Japanese garden to explore anytime of the year! The spring is extra special with all the blooms and of course cherry blossoms.

They also have small gift shop and cafe.”

  • Gardens of the Golden Gate Park - Conservatory of Flowers
  • Gardens of the Golden Gate Park - Japanese Tea Garden
  • Gardens of the Golden Gate Park - Botanical Garden

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All information was believed to correct at the time of publication.

Map and Location of the Gardens of Golden Gate Park

Gardens of Golden Gate Park
Gardens of Golden Gate Park
100 John F. Kennedy Drive
San Francisco California 94118
United States
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