Member General Admission Tickets

General Garden Admission tickets get you access to our 87 acres as well as our latest exhibit, Bloom!, opening April 1. South Coast Botanic Garden Members enjoy FREE General Garden Admission year-round and discounted tickets on classes, SOAR – Tropical Butterflies, Sunset Series and additional exhibits. While Members do not need advance reservations Monday through Friday, reservations are required by all on the weekends.

Non-Member General Admission Tickets

General Garden Admission tickets get you access to our 87 acres as well as our latest exhibit, Bloom!, opening April 1. Non-Member tickets are up to $15 per person. Advance reservations are required for non-members every day.  After your visit, we can refund up your ticket purchase (up to $50) to put toward a new Basic Pluss Membership or higher.  Learn more about membership here.

SOAR – Tropical Butterflies Tickets

OPENS MAY 1. SOAR – Tropical Butterfly tickets includes access to our entire 87 acres as well as a timed entry into our butterfly pavilion.  The time you purchase your ticket for is your time to enter the butterfly pavilion for SOAR. You may arrive 30 minutes before your timed entrance to explore the outside areas of SOAR before entering the pavilion. After your visit to SOAR, you can explore the Garden’s additional collections at your leisure. 

Dog Walking Tickets 

Our dog walking hours take place on the last Sunday of every month, though that day is subject to change at times. During our dog walking hours, the Garden allows our Garden visitors to bring their four-legged best friends into our beautiful 87 acres. Whether you’re bringing your pups with you or not, please be aware there will be dogs in the Garden during this time. 

Garden Ticketing Calendar

Admission Hours

The Garden is open to the public 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day).

GARDEN HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last entrance allowed at 4:30 p.m.)

FOUNDATION HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: Closed