San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco

Name: San Francisco Botanical Garden
Address: 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, 94122-2370, United States
Telephone: +1 415-661-1316

#76 among attractions in San Francisco

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San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco

Facts and practical information

The San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum is located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Its 55 acres represents nearly 9,000 different kinds of plants from around the world, with particular focus on Magnolia species, high elevation palms, conifers, and cloud forest species from Central America, South America and Southeast Asia. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1940 (84 years ago)Elevation: 230 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°46'2"N, 122°28'16"W

Address

1199 9th AveNorthwest San Francisco (Golden Gate Park)San Francisco 94122-2370 United States

Contact

+1 415-661-1316

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Day trips

San Francisco Botanical Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, Japanese Tea Garden.

~1700 ftN
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0.6 miW
Park
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~1200 ftN
Manicured gardens with Japanese teahouse
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0.7 miNE
Botanical garden, Garden, Nature and wildlife
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0.4 miNW
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~1530 ftW
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~1540 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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~1330 ftE
Nightlife
The Little Shamrock, San Francisco
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Francisco Botanical Garden open?

San Francisco Botanical Garden is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Francisco Botanical Garden?

Nearby attractions include Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco (6 min walk), Strawberry Hill, San Francisco (8 min walk), Music Concourse, San Francisco (8 min walk), de Young Museum, San Francisco (9 min walk).

How to get to San Francisco Botanical Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francisco Botanical Garden:

Bus

Lincoln Way & Funston Avenue • Lines: 7 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Judah Street & Funston Avenue • Lines: N (10 min walk)
9th Avenue & Irving Street • Lines: N (10 min walk)

Train

Judah Street & 19th Avenue (13 min walk)
UCSF Parnassus (19 min walk)

Trolleybus

Fulton Street & Arguello Boulevard • Lines: 33 (22 min walk)
Arguello Boulevard & Balboa Street • Lines: 33 (25 min walk)