Advance Purchase is Required for Garden Entry on the weekends. The Garden is open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entrance allowed at 4:30 PM) daily.
Member General Admission Tickets
General Garden Admission tickets get you access to our 87 acres as well as our latest exhibit, Bloom!. 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 don’t need reservations Monday through Friday, they are required on holidays, Free Tuesday and 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.
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.
Dogtoberfest Tickets
It’s beer festival meets dog parade at South Coast Botanic Garden’s Dogtoberfest! Both humans and dogs alike are invited to join the festivities being offered every Saturday and Sunday in October. Enjoy a gorgeous walk in the Garden with your pup while you taste a variety of beers, take a spin and dance with your pooch, shop at a doggy marketplace and let your pup show what it’s got on an obstacle course!
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
