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A carnival of colors, scents, and vibrant visions decorate the space of the San Francisco Botanical Garden (also the formerly known Strybing Arboretum). As part of the memorable Golden Gate Park, 55 acres of land stretch across San Francisco, laying out the foundation for a symphony of plants, flowers, and trees to share the roaring sound of nature with the public.

Address: The San Francisco Botanical Garden is situated about the Golden Gate Park with a main entrance found on Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way. When coming from the Japanese Tea Garden, this attraction may also be reached through the Friend’s Gate.

Phone: Tours: (415) 661-1316 ext. 312; Story Time: (415) 661-1316 ext. 303; Bookstore: (415) 661-1316 ext. 308; and Library: (415) 661-1316 ext. 303

Hours: The Gardens are open on weekdays from 8am to 4:30 pm, while on the weekends and holidays; this sight also operated from 10 am to 5pm.

Admission: It is free to enjoy this beautiful Golden Gate Park attraction. Guided tours of the gardens are also free. Private tours from Tuesdays to Sundays (when arranged six weeks in advance) are available for the cost of $5 per person (with a minimum fee of $40). To schedule this treat, call (415) 661-1316, ext. 312 to make arrangements.

Strybing Arboretum, garden