Visiting the Gardens

HOURS

We are open every day of the year, with the exception of the Saturday after Labor Day (Winesong Charity Auction & Tasting); Thanksgiving; and Christmas. The Garden Store and Nursery are open daily year-round. Rhody's Garden Café is open seasonally (mid-Apr through mid-Sep).

General admission guest passes are not accepted for entry during our two annual events — Art in the Gardens (1st Saturday in August) and Festival of Lights (4 weekends following Thanksgiving); an event ticket must be purchased as these are major fundraisers for the Gardens.

Summer Hours* (March–October): 9:00am to 5:00pm 
Winter Hours (November–February): 9:00am to 4:00pm

*Extended Summer Hours: Open until 7:00pm each Friday and Saturday in June, July, and August!

ADMISSION

All proceeds directly benefit our non-profit botanical garden and its 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.

$15.00    General (15 and older)
$12.00    Seniors (65 and older)
$10.00   Coast Resident (MCRPD district - Gualala to Westport)
$8.00     Juniors (aged 6 to 14)
FREE      Children (aged 5 and under)

Members are free. Become a member today!

$10.00                  Member's Guests (when accompanied by a member)
$12.00/person    Group Rates (12 or more)
FREE                     Active Duty Military
FREE                     American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Garden Program Members!

HOW TO GET HERE

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is located on the west side of State Highway One at 18220 North Highway 1 between Fort Bragg, California and Mendocino, California. CLICK HERE for directions.

FEATURES & ACCESSIBILITY

• The Gardens' main trails are wheelchair accessible to the ocean. We have a number of electric carts available for guests with mobility issues on a first come, first served basis. A $10 fee will be charged for rental. A cart rental agreement must be signed in order to rent an electric cart.  For your safety, electric carts are not available on wet/rainy days.
• You may purchase lunch from Rhody's Garden Café to take into the Gardens, or bring your own picnic food to enjoy within the Gardens.
• Dogs welcome! Well-mannered dogs on leashes no longer than 6 feet are welcome and enjoy free admission. Please note: Dogs are not permitted at some of our special events including but not limited to Art in the Gardens (1st Saturday in August) and Festival of Lights (mid-November to mid-December). Please plan to keep your pets at home or arrange for doggy daycare during these special events.
• Workshops and guided walks – Our Calendar includes information on classes, workshops, and ongoing monthly activities.

GROUPS, TOURS, & WEDDINGS

• Group Discount: Groups with 12 or more guests can take advantage our discounted group rate of $12 per person if payment is made in one transaction.
• Educational Visits: Educational/student groups of all ages receive free admission if scheduled in advance with our administrative offices. For more information about scheduling a visit, please call 707-964-4352 ext. 10 or email administration@gardenbythesea.org.
• Guided Tours: Docent-led tours are available upon request with at least 2-weeks’ notice. There is a $25 charge per docent, we require 1 docent for every 12-15 people/students. Please note: We do not start scheduling your docents until we receive payment. The docent fee is refundable if cancellation occurs no later than 1 week prior to the scheduled date. Our seasonal café (open mid-April through mid-September) offers boxed lunches for 12 or more people with a 3-weeks’ notice. Contact administration@gardenbythesea.org or call 707-964-4352 x10 if you have any questions or would like to arrange for a tour, docents, or boxed lunches.
• Private Events: The natural splendor of our coastal botanical garden offers a gorgeous backdrop for special occasions whether you are celebrating an anniversary or throwing a company picnic. For information about holding a private event at one of the Gardens outdoor sites, please contact 707-964-4352 ext. 19 or events@gardenbythesea.org.
• Weddings Ceremonies & Receptions: We are here to make your day special. We encourage you to take a tour of the Gardens and discover the variety of sites available for a wedding ceremony or reception. More information and pictures of our most popular sites. For information about booking a wedding or to schedule a tour, please contact 707-964-4352 ext. 19 or weddings@gardenbythesea.org.

CONTACT US
If you have any questions about visiting the Gardens call us at 707-964-4352 ext 16 (during normal business hours, 7 days a week) or use our contact form (weekdays).

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