Join or Renew Today and receive free admission all year-round while supporting South Coast Botanic Garden. Exciting membership benefits increase with each level!
Membership pays for itself in as few as TWO visits!
ASSURANCE FOR OUR MEMBERS:
In the event that the garden is required to temporarily close,
we will extend the length of your membership.
Members are REQUIRED to make an advance reservation before visiting the Garden.
If you are not yet a member, please purchase your membership below and bring a digital copy of your confirmation with you to the Garden — this will suffice as your reservation for the day of your purchase.
If you are already a Member, click here to make an advance reservation and select your visitor session.
Basic
$45/ YEAR
- Unlimited FREE admission for ONE adult • Reciprocal membership at more than 300 gardens nationwide (excludes Descanso Gardens and the LA Arboretum) • Discounts on special exhibitions, events, programs and more • Subscription to the quarterly newsletter • 100% Tax-Deductible
Basic Plus
$65/ YEAR
- All the benefits of Basic Membership plus: Unlimited FREE admission for TWO adults and your children and grandchildren under 18 (up to 4 per visit) • 100% Tax-Deductible
Deluxe
$125/ YEAR (BEST VALUE)
- All the benefits of Basic Plus Membership plus: Guest Access Card – Invite an additional guest anytime, whether they are with you or not (perfect for out-of-town guests, a grandparent, friend, or the nanny!) • FOUR guest passes ($60 value) • FREE plush toy or SCBG cooler bag • Invitations to Deluxe Safari Adventures – special nature excursions designed for families • Non-Tax Deductible amount: $62
Sustainer
$300/ YEAR
- All the benefits of Deluxe Membership plus: FOUR additional guest passes to share with friends and family (8 total, $120 value) • A FREE Basic Plus Gift membership ($65 value) • Invitation to participate in a field trip with Garden experts • Invitation to the festive “Hot Toddies and Carolers” holiday event • A private walking tour with Garden Staff • Non-Tax Deductible amount: $187
Supporter
$500/ YEAR
- All the benefits of Sustainer Membership plus: Invitation to our annual “Spring Tea at the Garden” • A private golf cart tour of the Garden (not transferable) • A personalized behind-the-scenes tour of our Propagation Workshop • Non-Tax Deductible amount: $187
Garden Circle
$1,000/ YEAR
- All the benefits of Supporter Membership plus: TWO FREE tickets to the adults-only Farm-to-Table Dinner • A silent auction Basic Plus gift membership for a charity event of your choice • Personalized concierge service with our Membership Manager • Non-Tax Deductible amount: $187
Garden Circle Bronze
$2,000/ YEAR
- All the benefits of Garden Circle Membership plus: Weekday, adults-only casual Lunch and Learn events • Private consultation with a garden expert in your home garden • Non-Tax Deductible amount: $187
Garden Circle Silver
$5,000/ YEAR
- All the benefits of Garden Circle Bronze Membership plus: Recognition on our Annual Donor Wall in the Elaine Cornish Courtyard • Invitation for a private lunch with the CEO • Non-Tax Deductible amount: $187
Garden Circle Gold
$10,000/ YEAR
- All the benefits of Garden Circle Silver Membership plus: Private preview tour of special exhibits and plant sales before they are open to the general public • Invitation to lunch with the Board President • Recognition as a Garden Circle Gold member on our Annual Donor Wall in the Elaine Cornish Courtyard • Non-Tax Deductible amount: $187
Garden Circle Platinum
$25,000/ YEAR
- All the benefits of Garden Circle Gold Membership 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 • Non-Tax Deductible amount: $376
Students, Teachers, Seniors
SAVE!
- Discounted pricing is available for students, teachers and seniors. (*Proof of eligibility required)
Reciprocal Memberships
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- Membership includes FREE admission to 200 Gardens nationwide plus an additional 28 California gardens
* Please show current membership card at the admission window. Beginning January 1, 2013 a fee of $3 will be assessed for reprinting a lost or misplaced membership card. $5 for two cards.
* Passes are one-time use only and must be surrendered at the Guest Services Center. Passes cannot be replaced if lost, misplaced or stolen.