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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WINTER HOURS (November - March): 
9:00am to 4:00pm daily
 

• Admission tickets are available at the main entrance. Discounted tickets for guests of MCBG Members can be purchased in person at the Gardens.

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

• 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…).

MEMBERSHIP

Purchase or Gift a Membership

Renew your Membership

Membership to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens gives you free admission to the Gardens for individuals or households (depending on membership level), free or discounted admission at more than 340 other public gardens (find participating gardens), discounted admission for guests of members, discounts on workshops, discounts in The Garden Store and Nursery, invitations to special member events, and more. CLICK HERE for full details.