Join or Renew Today and receive free admission all year-round while supporting South Coast Botanic Garden. Exciting membership benefits increase with each level!

All Members get discounts to special exhibits, events and programs year-round at the Garden, a subscription to our digital Member newsletter, plus a reciprocal Membership to more than 360 Gardens nationwide, including dozens of Gardens right here in California (please note, our sister Gardens, the LA Arboretum and Descanso Gardens are not included in your Garden Membership and AHS members fall under the same guidelines for visitation as mentioned on the AHS website). Members also receive retail discounts including local nurseries.  

Membership pays for itself in as few as TWO visits!

Become a Member now and start receiving your benefits right away. Advanced free reservations will be activated immediately.

Membership Levels

Basic

$65/year

•  Unlimited FREE admission for ONE adult

•  Subscription to weekly e-newsletter  

•  Convenient digital membership card

100% Tax-Deductible

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Basic Plus

$95/year

All the benefits above, plus:

• Unlimited FREE admission for TWO adults and your children and grandchildren under 18 (up to 4 children per visit)

100% Tax-Deductible

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Deluxe

$150/year

All the benefits above, plus:

• Unlimited FREE admission for You and Two adults and 4 children under 18

• Introductory hard copy guest access card

• FREE plush toy or SCBG cooler bag

• FOUR guest passes (a $60 value)

• An exclusive invitation to the Deluxe Discovery Event, great for families!

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Sustainer

$325/year
(Best Value)

All the benefits above, plus:

• Four additional guest passes to share (for a total of 8 passes, $120 value)

• A FREE Basic Plus Gift membership ($95 value)

• Invitation to Winter Prelude event

• A private walking tour of the Garden

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Supporter

$525/year

All the benefits above, plus:

• Invitation to the annual Garden Tea

• A private golf cart tour of the Garden 

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Garden Circle Membership Levels

Garden Circle

$1,200/year

(exclusive access)

All the benefits above, plus:

• Two tickets to the annual Farm to Table dinner

• Two Golden tickets for free access to SCBG ticketed exhibits 

• Reservation-free entrance and personalized concierge service

• A silent auction Basic Plus membership donation for a charity of your choice

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Garden Circle Bronze

$2,200/year

All the benefits above, plus:

• Exclusive Bronze Event – an intimate evening gathering with a Garden expert or artist

 
 
 
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Garden Circle Silver

$5,000/year

All the benefits above, plus:

• Recognition on our Annual Donor Wall in the Elaine Cornish Courtyard

• Invitation for a private lunch with the CEO

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Garden Circle Gold

$10,000/year

All the benefits above, plus:

• Private preview tour of special exhibits and plant sales before they are open to the general public

• Private Picnic and Garden tour for up to 10 guests

• Invitation to lunch with the Board President

• Recognition as a Garden Circle Gold member on our Annual Donor Wall in the Elaine Cornish Courtyard

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Garden Circle Platinum

$25,000/year

All the benefits above, plus:

• 20 Guest Passes to the Garden

• A 25% discount on a special event rental in the Garden

• Recognition as a Garden Circle Platinum member on our Annual Donor Wall in the Elaine Cornish Courtyard

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Please note, for Deluxe and above membership levels, a portion of your membership dues may be tax-deductible. The deductible amount is determined by subtracting the fair market value of any benefits received from the total dues paid. Please consult your tax advisor for specific guidance.

Senior/Student/Teacher Memberships 

Basic $60*  |  Basic Plus $85* |  Deluxe $131* | Sustainer $280*

*Discounts available only after contacting [email protected] with proof of age 65+ or student or teacher identification.

Digital Membership Cards

You are helping us grow greener! While you will be able to print your membership card, digital membership cards are issued to all Members. They are delivered via email and can be downloaded to your device wallet or downloaded on your computer for printing later.

For those who received hard copy cards already, you do not need a replacement of that card when you renew. The barcode on the back will always connect to your membership account. The Guest Access card is only mailed once to new Deluxe level and above members and can be used for any third adult that wants to visit for unlimited days while your membership is active.

Guest passes (additional one-time adult admission passes) are redeemed onsite and not online. Please look at your membership level to see how many you have to redeem. If you want physical passes please contact [email protected]. You can also call the mainline at 424-452-0920 for further questions.