San Francisco Botanical Garden

This is a beautiful garden with so many plant species around the world. We went there for the magnolia blooms, but ended up having so much fun discovering the wonderful plants/trees, birds, geese and much more. A worth while day traveling over a hundred miles for.

One of the highlights of my recent trip to San Francisco was visiting these gardens. I could honestly come here every week just to relax and stroll if I was a resident. The cloud forest gardens were spectacular, and the redwood grove is one of the most peaceful spots I feel I have ever been. Would say this is a must visit for any traveler!

There is no doubt that this is a beautiful garden. It has a variety of habitats such as the redwood forest, prehistoric garden, succulent garden and more. It’s a pleasant place to walk around. However, I’d be lying if I said that it lived up to my expectations. As someone visiting from out of town, I simply expected more from the botanical garden at one of the oldest cities in the PNW. I was a little frustrated by the lack of signage because there are so many different paths to follow, it was unclear which section of the garden I was in. While some section, like the prehistoric garden are structured quite well, other areas felt less thoughtfully designed. Compared to many other cities, this it was somewhat lacking. Still, it may be worth a visit.

This is by far the best botanical gardens I've ever seen. The different areas of the garden are so well setup, you can spend hours just admiring the views, and wandering the different pathways. I would highly recommend stopping in if you're visiting the city. 11/10 and will be back!!

Wonderful place. The place where you can take a walk with your family and enjoy the beauty of various trees and plants around. We were there in mid-October on a weekend. There were not a lot of people around, and we had a great time taking several photos. The park is very large, and you will definitely find something to your liking. Sometimes it was difficult to navigate the map, but it’s important to always keep it with you and follow the signs.

A beautiful garden located right in the middle of Golden Gate park. There’s a bunch of different sections, though to my naive eye, the plants don’t vary that much. There were also a couple water features. It’s free to enter for SF residents with your ID.

Free for San Francisco residents! Lovely oasis showcasing plants from around the world. Some parts are a real gem, but don't expect a perfectly manicured garden.

Beautiful, large garden. It has a large variety of trees, bushes, flowers and herbs. It is divided into sections by country, sometimes by continent. There is a fountain and some ducks and geese. You need about four hours to see it all. There are park benches scattered around the garden where you can sit and relax. There is one near a pond that has some fish. There are two gates to the garden, the main gate and the friend gate (north gate). When the north gate is closed, there is a gate to exit the garden next to it.