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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden features garden pathways where visitors explore Mediterranean-climate plants on the Central Coast near the Pacific Ocean. The retail nursery stocks more than 75 drought-tolerant species propagated by volunteers, with seasonal selections including succulents, Peruvian lilies, and kalanchoe. The gift shop and library provide additional resources, while leashed dogs are welcome throughout the grounds. Docent-led tours, hands-on workshops like succulent pumpkin crafting, and nature programs serve both young children and adults seeking education and conservation. Admission is charged at published prices available online. Advance payment for docent tours reduces the adult price by two dollars per person. American Horticultural Society members and those with participating garden network cards receive free admission for two adults per valid membership. The garden is open daily during daylight hours in San Luis Obispo, California.
You can check current prices and choose your tickets on San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s own ticket page. You pay there, not here.
You choose your tickets and check current prices on San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s ticket page. You pay there, not here.
Prices from San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s own ticket page · read on . Fees, if any, are shown at checkout. The checkout shows today’s prices.
Hours: Daily 10:00am - 4:00pm (with variations by day)
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6 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Sep 23 – Nov 11Season
A morning playgroup for children ages 0–5 and parents featuring games, songs, crafts, and garden exploration. Older siblings welcome.
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“September 23 @ 9:30 am - November 11 @ 11:30 am”
Sep 29 – Nov 17Season
A new morning playgroup for children ages 0–5 and parents with games, songs, crafts, and garden exploration. Older siblings welcome.
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“September 29 @ 9:30 am - November 17 @ 11:30 am”
Nov 14Event
The Central Coast Astronomy Society hosts an evening with a live astronomy presentation followed by guided telescope viewing of the night sky.
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“Astronomy Night & Stargazing at SLO Botanical Garden with Central Coast Astronomical Society November 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm”
Nov 20 · 5:00 pmEvent
The garden's Nature Lights seasonal attraction opens for evening visits with illuminated trails and displays.
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“Dates: November 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm”
Nov 22 · 10:00 amEvent
A Master Gardener discusses owls in San Luis Obispo County, their habitat and behaviors, attracting them to yards, and owl pellet dissection activities.
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“Dates: November 22, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Dec 12 · 5:00 pmEvent
Families bring decorated cookies to exchange at this holiday event held during Nature Lights; children five and older need a ticket and three dozen cookies to participate.
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“Dates: December 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm”
Free admission for American Horticultural Society members and participating garden network members (2 adults per valid membership)
“A current membership card from the American Horticultural Society or a garden participating in the AHS Reciprocal Garden Network entitles you to free admission to the Garden (2 adults per valid membership)”
$2 off per adult for docent tours when paying in advance
“If you are able to pay in advance of your tour, we can provide $2 off for each adult”
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Mon–Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Daily 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Tues - Fri: 2pm - 6pm (Last Entry at 5:30pm), Sat - Sun: 10am - 6pm (Last Entry at 5:30pm), Monday: Closed
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