Botanical Building

Botanical & Public Gardens in San Diego, California

4.7 (5,128)

CategoryBotanical & Public Gardens Β· Museum
Address1550 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
AreaSan Diego, California
Phone(619) 239-0512
Google rating 4.7 (5,128)

Hours

Monday10 am–4 pm
Tuesday10 am–4 pm
Wednesday10 am–4 pm
Thursday10 am–4 pm
Friday10 am–4 pm
Saturday10 am–4 pm
Sunday10 am–4 pm

About Botanical Building

Botanical Building is one of the botanical & public gardens listed in San Diego, California. The business is registered at 1550 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under museum, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

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The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. The most common schedule is 10 am–4 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (619) 239-0512. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, balboaparkbotanical.org.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 5,128 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded botanical & public gardens in San Diego.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Ryan Brown a month ago

The Balboa Park Botanical Gardens are a peaceful oasis in the heart of San Diego. Beautiful plants, vibrant flowers, and a stunning historic building make it a must-visit. It’s free, well maintained, and perfect for a relaxing stroll, taking photos, or simply enjoying a quiet escape from the busy park.

B V Pramod a month ago

A small garden with a variety of plants and a fig tree in Balboa Park. Free to visit. It's best during spring and even in summer when they bloom. The building architecture and the area including the pond in front of it is joy to the occular senses.

Surender Yadav Edited 2 months ago

Beautiful place and free to visit unless you visit any museum. There are lots of history to see there without spending any money on tickets unless you want to deep dive. There is rose garden and cactus garden once you cross the bridge. There are two parking lots. One has lower fess if you enter and take left, but it's hard to get a spot. Other one on right is bit expensive. Not sure why they did that as the one on right is bit far and expensive.

LaLa C 8 months ago

This is one of my favorite parts of Balboa Park. It is so beautiful from the building itself and the plants inside! It is free to get in the building. I saw lots of people taking photos and I do agree this is a great place to come take any special photos or fun selfies!

gc ortiz 8 months ago

Unique place to see a variety of plants. Great place to visit when its a bit hot outside. Plenty of seating available. There are a few volunteers on-site that explain the history of the building as well as about the plants and trees within.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Botanical Building located?

Botanical Building is at 1550 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, in San Diego, California. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Botanical Building?

Botanical Building is listed as a garden and is also tagged on Google as museum.

What are the hours of Botanical Building?

Published hours are Monday: 10 am–4 pm; Tuesday: 10 am–4 pm; Wednesday: 10 am–4 pm; Thursday: 10 am–4 pm; Friday: 10 am–4 pm; Saturday: 10 am–4 pm; Sunday: 10 am–4 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Botanical Building open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 10 am–4 pm.

What is the phone number of Botanical Building?

You can call Botanical Building at (619) 239-0512.

How is Botanical Building rated on Google?

Botanical Building has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 5,128 reviews.

Does Botanical Building have a website?

Yes, the website of Botanical Building is balboaparkbotanical.org (linked on this page).

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