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San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

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Admission from $20. Open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Tuesdays.

About San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden spans 37 acres in Encinitas with 4 miles of meandering trails, ocean views, and 29 themed gardens representing 15 different regions worldwide. Visitors explore over 5,000 plant species and varieties across habitats designed for both children and adults. The garden hosts classes and programs including Sips & Science events in the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, sound healing sessions, pollinator garden planning workshops, and a free Teacher Resource Fair for K–12 educators. A gift shop serves visitors throughout the grounds. Admission is charged; three paid tiers are published online. Tickets are sold online through the venue's site, with same-day re-entry available. Members receive free admission. Visitors with SNAP EBT or WIC cards qualify for reduced admission of $1 per person through the Museums for All program, as verified at sdbg.org.

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Admission

  • Adult
    Adult
    $20
  • Youth (3-17)
    Child
    $12
  • Child (under 3)
    Infant
    Free
  • Military, Senior (60+), Student
    Military
    $18
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What’s on at San Diego Botanic Garden

One reason to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Nov 20 – Jan 3Season

Lightscape 2026

A mile-long illuminated trail returns with 20+ vibrant new light installations from artists worldwide, plus returning favorites. Families enjoy lively music, seasonal bites, and festive cocktails along the path.

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“Lightscape returns to the Garden for its highly anticipated fifth season from November 20 – January 3”

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The saving

Museums for All - SNAP/WIC Cardholders

Reduced admission for visitors who receive food assistance

$1 $20

“The Museums for All rate of $1 per person will apply to any bearer of a state-issued SNAP EBT card or Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) card”

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