Plan Your Visit to GLOW
WHAT IS GLOW?
GLOW is a visually stunning art installation that will transform the South Coast Botanic Garden’s lush botanic oasis into an oceanic experience for our Garden Lights & Ocean Waters theme using thousands of lights and set to a curated soundtrack featuring various musical genres.
GLOW TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS
GLOW is open to the public every day from November 21, 2020 through January 10, 2021, with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Reserved tickets are required: Reserved tickets start as early as 5:30 p.m. and as late as 8:30 p.m. Need help purchasing your ticket or membership? Call (424) 452-0920.
● Member Presale begins October 22, 2020.
● Tickets for the general public begin November 6, 2020.
Ticket prices: $24.95/members, $34.95/non-members, Children 4 and under are free.
Policies:Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable to another date or time. Tickets have timed entry and must be purchased in advance. GLOW visitors can plan for up to 90 minutes in the Garden once their reservation begins, though the amount of time it takes to walk the Garden varies based on your pace. GLOW takes place rain or shine.
Can I join as a Member and reserve my GLOW tickets at the same time? Online Membership purchases can take up to 48 hours to activate. To purchase a Membership and reserve your tickets at the same time, please call 424-452-0920 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
- Where do guests park? There is plenty of FREE parking at the Garden.
- What should guests bring? Bring comfortable shoes for a lot of walking, appropriate clothing for the weather and an umbrella if it’s raining (GLOW takes place rain or shine). Feel free to bring a flashlight.
- Are tripods allowed? We want you to enjoy your GLOW walk long after you’ve left and encourage you to take pictures, but because of the constraints during a nighttime walk and for the safety of other participants, we ask that you use your handheld camera or phone and leave any monopods or tripods at home.
- What can guests do during this time? Guests can enjoy an after-dark walk through the Garden amidst thousands of lights while listening to a curated soundtrack created for GLOW.
- Will there be food and drinks available for purchase? No food or beverage will be available for purchase in the Garden. Guests are permitted to bring outside non-alcoholic beverages into the Garden for self-consumption. Items should be in portable containers with lids. Glass containers are not allowed. Kid-friendly snacks that can be eaten while walking are permitted.
- Is GLOW appropriate for kids and families? Yes, this exhibition is for everyone!
- Is there a seating area? There is no designated seating area, however, the Upper Meadow is one acre and guests can take a seat on the lawn if they need to rest. Picnicking will not be allowed during the hours of GLOW.
- Is there anything to be aware of before purchasing a ticket? Those with sensory sensitivities and disorders should be aware of flashing lights and music throughout the walk. Wheelchair accessibility is limited to our paved paths. GLOW trail routes may be limited during heavy rain.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Are there volunteer opportunities for GLOW? Yes! We are looking for volunteers each night of GLOW. Learn more and sign up in 3 easy steps here.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY
The health and safety of our staff and visitors is our top priority. South Coast Botanic Garden has remained open throughout the pandemic after working with Los Angeles County Health Department officials to ensure we implemented all guidelines recommended in response to the COVID-19 health crisis. We continue to follow all such guidelines. GLOW safety protocols include:
- Cloth face coverings are required for anyone 2 years old and older
- Timed ticket reservations are required for members and non-members
- Limited capacity
- A separate entrance and exit
- Physical distancing is required