A beautiful and well maintained botanical garden. If you arrive between 7:30-9am you can visit the…read moregardens for free, this allowed us to save some money during our trip to SF. We enjoyed the different sections of gardens and saw many unique plants. I imagine visiting in spring would be spectacular. Parking was easy and restrooms were clean.

It's Mulch Better Outside…read more A nearly 100-year-old (ca. 1930) botanical garden located inside SF's famous Golden Gate Park (GGP) that features over 8,000 different kinds of plants in a curated 55-acre space. The Good: * Beautifully curated garden that's broken up by continent. * This place is huge! You'll definitely get your steps in walking around. * Signage for plant names isn't perfect, but it was pretty good overall. * Fairly flat and easy trails for almost anybody, from the very young to the very old. * Very cheap to visit in comparison to other botanical gardens at $15 per person for general admission. There are discounts for buying tickets to the three gardens (3-for-2) in the GGP, as well as an SF resident discount. The Meh: * As with most botanical gardens, your results may vary depending on which month you visit. We visited in mid-September and there were plenty of flowers and such, but I imagine spring might be better in certain areas of the park. The Ugly: * Locational signage around the park kind of sucks. Make sure to grab a map. Conclusion: If you're visiting the GGP, put this on your to-do list!

I couldn't have asked for better service from start to finish. They took apart our rooftop garden…read moreand hauled everything away, cleaned up after themselves, and were a pleasure to work with. Excellent customer service and five-star work.

Well, I used Santos Hauling again ( I used them about 2 years ago to trim a neighbors encroaching…read moretrees...see previous review) This time I used them to trim and clean up my wife's garden which was quite overgrown. Once again , they showed up as planned, pruned, trimmed, topped , .....totally cleaned up my (my wife's) garden. Totally. Another .

Awesome spot, even outside on the grass where you can sit down and have your own picnic or just…read morewalk around to explore the grounds. check out all the flowers, what blooming now? depends on time of the year. beautiful bright and large dahlias outside in summer through october. actual building is free to SF residents, show your ID at the ticketing booth. take a walk through and check out the beauties

I loved it here I…read morepurchased a ticket online hours prior, & parked near the park entrance. This building was easy to find & there were lots of other people excited to embark on a floral adventure! There are several different rooms you can walk around, & flowers/plants cover every foot. At the far end, there's a gift shop where you can purchase smaller versions of some of the plants, as well as some other cute things. The Conservatory of Flowers is part of a very vast park so if you get tired of chasing your toddler around here, you can just lay down on the grass outside for several hours while your toddler draws on your face. Thank you for a cute floral tour of San Francisco :)

Awesome! Humberto…read moreand his brother, Alejandro, did an awesome job on my backyard. Everything was pristine. Prior to their visit Humberto came over for an estimate and to get an idea of the scope of work I'd need. Quick and friendly, can't wait to see them again.

Humberto and his brother Alejandro of SF Gardening services have taken my backyard to the next…read morelevel with their thoughtful quality detail-oriented gardening work. I first met Humberto when I opened a Yelp project ticket in January. He was not only quick to respond, (he came over within an hour, on a Sunday), he also was transparent in his pricing and had great suggestions. I could tell he knew a lot about gardening. Humberto and Alejandro came in January for the first visit, and as was right for the season, they pruned all of the bushes, weeded the mulch and stone areas, and mowed the lawn. I liked them so much that first visit we made a plan for the next visit in the spring, which happened today! Humberto brought just the stone I wanted (he knew it by name when he saw it the first time), to refresh the old stone and also brought the mulch that we had talked about- both in the perfect quantity. Today they also mowed and fertilized the grass (the right time of year for that now), cleaned up all of my pots, put new plants in huge heavy ceramic pots, replanted some outlier succulents from the stone area, and did a thoughtful cleanup all around. He advised me about "sunny plants" and "shady plants" too, which was very useful. The yard is beaming with Springtime! Humberto is busy for a good reason, so plan for that, but a shiny well thought out garden is a joy.

The Japanese Tea Garden is a San Francisco staple, located at the heart of Golden Gate Park…read more Travelers and locals alike can enjoy the beautiful garden, while also stopping by for a small bite to eat! We came here during the cherry blossom season and enjoyed how immersive the garden was, taking in all the beautiful plants and scenery. As we were enjoying the ambiance of the space, we decided to enjoy a drink and a small snack while we were there. We selected an iced green tea, hot hojicha, and some warabimochi. The iced green tea was just-sweet-enough and was a refreshing beverage to enjoy on this surprisingly sunny day in San Francisco. The hot hojich was well-brewed with a full-body flavor. Last, but not least, the warabimochi dusted in kinako (roasted soybean flour) provided a delicious sweet chewy bite. Of note they usually offer warabimochi dusted in matcha; however, on this date they sold out of it so we went with the kinako option, which was just as good! Sitting in the garden and enjoying these treats while taking in the beautiful plant life was such an enjoyable experience. I appreciated the beautiful wisteria tree that we had nearby our table. Of note, the squirrels here can be a bit aggressive, so make sure you fend them off (the staff try to help as much as they can too)! Overall, visiting and dining in the Japanese Tea Garden is a must if you're in San Francisco (admission is free for residents too)!

Ever since the first time I came here as a kid, I've always been in love with the Japanese Tea…read moreGarden. Even though it's not as expansive as the Academy of Science nor as interactive as the Exploratorium, there has always been something about this place that I've always been so appealing. So, after well over a decade (if not longer) had passed since my last visit here, I was curious to see if I would still feel as enamored by the experience. The verdict? YES! As soon as we walked through the front gate, so many memories of my past trips here came rushing back. From the five tiered pagoda, to the bonsai plants in the zen garden, to the waterfall, to the pond filled with koi, to the moon bridge that one of my childhood classmates almost fell off of, it was awesome to find that so many familiar parts about this place looked just as I remember. What's more, as you walk around, it still feels so tranquil and peaceful, despite how you're actually not that far removed from the hustle and bustle of the rest of SF. If anything, the only thing about the Japanese Tea Garden that I seem to have completely forgotten about was the Teahouse. Maybe it's because I only associated it with the actual tea ceremonies that they used to offer, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that they also sold a variety of small bites and sweet treats here. From chicken karaage, udon, onigiri, Japanese sandwiches, and daily bento boxes to green tea cheesecake, tea house cookies, warabimochi, and dorayaki, they have something for everyone. However, given how it's more of a snack shack than a cafe, expectations should be adjusted accordingly (it has its own Yelp page under "Teahouse"). If all of that wasn't enough, the other thing that I love about this place is how it's not terribly pricey. In particular, it's free for SF residents at all times and not just on certain days of the week/month (you just need to show your ID/proof of address). However, if you do have to buy a ticket, it's $18 for an adult, but they have reduced prices for seniors, youth, and children (kids 4 and under and military/veterans are free). You can walk-up and buy a ticket at the window, but buying them in advance online will also give you the chance to reserve an entry time, as well as the option to buy a Gardens pass that can also get you into the SF Botanical Garden and Conservatory of Flowers for the price of paying for tickets to two of them. One piece of advice I would give, especially to first time visitors, is to either visit on a weekday if you can or during the earlier hours on a weekend. For one, you'll have a better shot at snagging street parking nearby in the park (as opposed to the parking garage), but also to avoid the long lines and crowds that form during peak hours on Saturdays and Sundays. It definitely makes a difference if you can, especially if you want to avoid other visitors appearing in your photos, but even if you can't, visiting the Japanese Tea Garden is still well worth the effort!

It's been 7 years now since John and his crew built our garden. We have enjoyed it so much, as the…read moreyears have passed the wisdom of the choices he made has shown through. We have been able to maintain the irrigation and keep up with the weeding ourselves, because it was such a low-maintenance design. We're just moved out of the house to have some structural work done, and we are missing the garden so much, and it made me reflect on how grateful we are to John and his crew for their amazing work. This isn't a particularly good photo of it - it's incredible in early spring when everything's in bloom. It's just a still from the most recent video I could find on my phone.

Unfortunately I would not recommend John from Gentle Giant Gardening!!!!…read moreHe came out to look at my project and he sent me an itemized estimate. I called him multiple times,texted and emailed him to discuss some of the questions I had. He never responded or got back to me. He is unreliable and unresponsive. I would not recommend him at all.

The best service and selection of beautiful plants and flower pots too! Lacey was so positive,…read moreknowledgeable, and professional. She went above and beyond to help me pick out the most perfect plant babies for a bday present! I am so grateful for your kindness and care to find a special gift for a special human. The price and service made me buy 2 plants for the gift!

Super knowledgeable staff, friendly, great plants, flowers and trees. Love this place for serious…read moregardening needs.

Elias and his team are the BEST. They did days of work in our yard and the next-door neighbor's at…read morethe same time (and they were patient and wonderful about us coordinating everything across two houses). We have a 25-foot vertical cliff in both backyards, which has a vine that can get very overgrown. It was a TON of work. They were timely, communicated well, and had a totally professional set up. They're also just really lovely people to get to know and to have around. We will definitely be hiring them again and to do more work.

Elias Martinez and his crew were quick and professional, they did a great job both for our tree's…read morehealth and creating a beautiful view They were in and out fast, and left no debris behind at all!

Peaceful oasis to walk around in a busy city! Love the little waterfalls, the sound is comforting…read moreand calming Concerts and events here too

Lovely location for an event!…read more I've been to several here but the one that sticks out is the annual Pistahan- Filipino festival. The gardens boasts lots of space for vendors to set up their tents and put a big stage, there's the adjacent center with restrooms and a big auditorium for indoor activities and exhibitions, and there's an upper level where you can see beautiful views of the garden and the surrounding cityscape. It's also next to the Metreon so you can pop in for a movie or browse the different floors of fun stuff. Beautiful spot! Several ways to get there - you can take Bart to Powell or Montgomery or take the ferry and walk from ferry building. Look forward to the next event!

This is the most incredible plant store - I could spend an entire afternoon walking through here. I…read morevisited on a Saturday afternoon, and it was packed. The store itself isn't huge, so there was limited space to shop. The employees were so kind and warmly welcomed all the customers. I was impressed by the sheer selection of plants in this tiny store. Every single plant imaginable can be found here, from tiny succulents to leafy monsteras. The selection of orchids was particularly gorgeous. I can't wait for my next plant purchase here!

This is a very lovely plant store in the Japantown mall. It's not a large store but there's a good…read morevariety of plants along with some really interesting containers for plants. The last time I stopped by I couldn't resist getting an octahedron-shaped container for one of my air plants and also a little plant dude. There are a bunch of cool-looking bonsai trees too but I'm not ready to commit to taking care of one of those. My son and I also enjoy gazing up longingly at the Nepenthes (pitcher plants) that hang from above - they all look very healthy with large pitchers and glossy leaves. Maybe one day we'll get one from here. In the meantime we'll keep checking back.