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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 47 acres of botanical bliss fronting the Pacific Ocean

47 ACRES AND 4 MILES OF TRAILS TO EXPLORE...

Visit our garden by the sea.

GIVING TO THE GARDENS...

There are many opportunities for you to join us in our mission.

A GARDEN FOR ALL SEASONS...

Learn more about our Collections and bloom seasons.

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

SUMMER HOURS (Apr - Oct): 
Monday – Thursday     9:00am to 5:00pm 
Friday – Sunday           9:00am to 6:00pm

  • Advanced admission tickets are strongly recommended. We have a limited number of timed entry tickets available each day to help manage our limited parking spaces. We are dog-friendly with the exception of a handful of special events.
  • MCBG Members do not need reservations/tickets to visit though special events may require the purchase of event tickets. Discounted member-guest tickets can be purchased in person at the Gardens, they are not available online.

  • AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program Members do not need reservations/tickets to visit though special events will require the purchase of event tickets. Show proof of current membership for entry. 
  • 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.

 


 

News & Events

What's In Bloom

Ongoing Wellness Opportunities

Collection Highlights