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ALERT! Our phone lines remain down following the county-wide internet and phone outage earlier this week.

WE ARE OPEN from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. Advanced tickets required – CLICK HERE to view admission prices and get tickets. Questions can be directed to info@gardenbythesea.org.

 

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

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Visiting Hours & Ticket Info

ALERT! Our phone lines remain down following the county-wide internet and phone outage earlier this week.

WE ARE OPEN from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. Advanced tickets required – CLICK HERE to view admission prices and get tickets. Questions can be directed to info@gardenbythesea.org.

 

SUMMER HOURS (Mar - Oct): 10:00am to 5:00pm daily

  • Admission tickets must be purchased in advance. We have a limited number of timed entry tickets available each day. Dogs welcome.

  • MCBG Members – Visiting hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. Reservations/tickets are not required to visit. Discounted Member-guest tickets can be purchased in person at the Gardens, they are not available online. Members enjoy exclusive early admission from 9:00am to 10:00am daily.

  • AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program Members – Visiting hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm daily – Reservations/tickets are not required to visit. Show proof of current membership for entry.
     

We ask that all visitors consider wearing a face mask in our indoor areas and when interacting with our staff. Please read and follow our local Health Order. If you are sick, please stay home.

ADMISSION


Advanced tickets required — GET ADMISSION TICKETS

Visitors must purchase tickets online prior to visiting. Please read and adhere to the Visiting Guidelines listed below. On the 1st of each month, tickets will be released for the following month. We recommend planning for at least a 2-hour visit if you wish to see the entirety of our 47-acre botanical garden which includes 4 miles (6.44 km) of trails and about a half-mile walk to the ocean (one way). We recommend comfortable shoes and reusable water bottles to fully enjoy your visit.

General Admission Rates:

FREE      Members of the Gardens enjoy free admission. Become a member today!
$15.00    General Admission (15 and older)
$12.00    Seniors (65 and older)
$8.00     Juniors (aged 6 to 14)
FREE      Children (aged 5 and under)

Admission Discounts Available:

$12.00     Group Discount – available to groups of 12 or more, must be paid in a single transaction
$10.00     Local's Discount – Coast Resident (MCRPD district - Gualala to Westport)
$10.00     Member's Guests – discount available when accompanied by a member may be purchased online (be sure to enter your Membership ID to get the discounted rate) or in person
FREE        Active Duty Military
FREE        American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Garden Program Members! No reservations/tickets required. Show proof of current membership for entry.

All tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds directly benefit our nonprofit 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.

Visiting Guidelines:

We ask our guests to follow these simple guidelines to ensure that everyone at this garden by the sea has an enjoyable experience.

  • Advanced reservations are required! Please purchase tickets online prior to your visit unless you are a current MCBG Member, RAP Member or just shopping the Store or Nursery.
  • Dogs are welcome and enjoy free admission. Please clean up after your dog and keep them leashed and close to you at all times. Please note, there are a handful of special events at which we do not allow dogs, such as but not limited to, Festival of Lights. Please do check event guidelines prior to bringing your pup.
  • The Garden Store (gift shop) and Nursery are open daily, no tickets or reservations required to shop.
  • 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.
  • We ask that all visitors continue to wear a face mask in our indoor areas and when interacting with our staff. Face masks are required indoors in accordance with the current Mendocino County Health Order. Please read and follow our local Health Order. If you are sick, please stay home.

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 the households (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 350 other public gardens (find participating gardens), and more. CLICK HERE for full details.

$55                Individual
$40                Senior Individual (65 and older)
$85                Household
$70                Senior Household (65 and older)

$125              Sponsor
$300              Supporter
$500              Patron
$1,000           Benefactor

$125              Business Membership
$200              Business Sponsor Membership
$500              Business Contributor Membership
$1,000           Business Patron Membership

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.
  • Parking is free, but limited, please plan to carpool. Overflow parking is available for RVs and oversized vehicles just south of the main entrance. You will see signs directing you to the overflow lot off of Ocean Drive.

GROUPS, TOURS, & WEDDINGS

  • Educational Visits: Educational/student groups of all ages receive free admission if scheduled in advance with our administrative offices. We do require that all educational groups follow current Mendocino County health guidelines. For more information about scheduling a visit, please call 707-964-4352 ext. 10 or email administration@gardenbythesea.org.
  • 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. We do require that all current Mendocino County health guidelines are followed. For information about holding a private event at one of the Gardens outdoor sites, please email MCBG Event Coordinator, Jamie Campione at events@gardenbythesea.org. 
  • Weddings Ceremonies: 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 wedding ceremonies. We do require that all current Mendocino County health guidelines are followed. More information and pictures of our most popular sites. For information about booking a wedding or to schedule a tour, please contact weddings@gardenbythesea.org.

PET-FRIENDLY TRAVEL TIPS

CONTACT US
If you have any questions about visiting the Gardens call us at 707-964-4352 ext 16 or use our contact form.

Videos from the Gardens

Fill your days with beauty as we continue to post images of blooms and scenes from our 47 acre garden by the sea on the MCBG YouTube channel, MCBG Facebook, and Instagram feeds. View the latest VIDEOS HERE!

A Day in the Gardens from Mendocino Coast Films on Vimeo.

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