As a nonprofit botanical garden, our mission is to engage and enrich lives by displaying and conserving plants in harmony with our Northern California coastal ecosystems and to preserve public access to the coast. 

VISITING HOURS & TICKET INFO

The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is open daily during the hours listed below, except for Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Hours and admission prices will vary on the first weekend in August for our annual summer fundraiser, Art in the Gardens (8/2 and 8/3/2025).
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SUMMER HOURS (April - October): 
9:00am to 5:00pm daily

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• For daily admission, you can purchase tickets online or at the door. We strongly encourage you to purchase tickets in advance if you plan to attend one of our special events, workshops, or walks. Discounted tickets for guests of MCBG Members can be purchased in person at the Gardens.

• Parking is free, but limited. Please carpool if possible.

• The Gardens feature over 4 miles of trails made of hard-packed fine gravel. The main pathways are approximately 4 feet wide, with some narrower secondary trails branching off. Please note that garden trails may have uneven surfaces and steep slopes.

• We are dog-friendly with the exception of a handful of special events. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times.

• AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program Members receive free admissions with proof of current membership.

• Groups with 15 or more guests are required to schedule a group visit or guided tour with our Administrative Coordinator at least 4 weeks in advance. Special ticket prices are not available for groups of 15 or more guests (i.e., junior, senior, coast resident, etc…).

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Membership to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens gives you free admission to the Gardens for individuals or for the household (depending on membership level), discounted admission for guests of members, discounts on workshops, discounts in The Garden Store and Nursery, invitations to special member events, free or discounted admission at more than 360 other public gardens (find participating gardens), and more. CLICK HERE to see all the benefits!