Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden: What To Know Before You Go (Nov. 2022)
- Nov 19, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 29, 2022

Light up your holidays with Lightscape at SD Botanic Garden! ๐ @sandiegobotanicgarden ๐
Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden
A 1-mile trail illuminated after dark with glowing art installations ๐ธ, fire garden ๐ฅ, light tunnels โจ, rainbow trees ๐ and music along the way. ๐ถ
Stop for some eats ๐ฅจ & treats ๐ช or sip hot chocolate โ๏ธ (adults spike yours w/ Baileys ๐ฅ ;) and be mesmerized by all the light up creations.
This exhibit was specifically customized for the San Diego Botanic Garden, as it was during runs in London, Chicago, Los Angeles & New York.
Advanced timed tickets required. Details below. Have fun!! ๐
Contents:
๐VENUE INFO:
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-436-3036
๐ DATES:
Nov. 18-20, 23, 25-27
Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 14-23, 26-31
Jan. 1
(closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
๐ฐ TIMES:
Entrance is every 15 minutes from 5-8:30pm, but thereโs no time limit to wander.
Closes at 10pm
Each day, the Garden will close at 4 pm for daytime guests and re-open for Lightscape guests at 5 pm.
โณ DURATION:
Itโll take you between 45-90 minutes to wander throughout. If you cruise through = 45 min. If you take your time to stop, eat and take photos at each spot = 90 min. Or somewhere in between. ;)
๐ TICKETS:
Advanced timed tickets are required.
No walk-ups.
No refunds.
No exchanges after 11/14.
๐ต COST:
Adults $24-$29
Kids (3-12) $13-$18
Kids 2 & under are free
๐ ฟ๏ธ๐ PARKING:
$10 advanced online
$20 on-site, (if available)
๐ญ๐ช๐ป FOOD & DRINKS:
Food stand is available (swipe to see menu!). Sandwiches, pretzels, chicken pot pie, hot dogs, brownie, candy, cookies, donuts, water, hot chocolate, cider, beer/wine, Prosecco, Baileys hot toddy
๐ป BATHROOMS:
Yes
๐ TIPS:
๐ถ๐ป Strollers/Wheelchairs are allowed but thereโs some all-terrain, dirt, paved paths and slight inclines
๐ Wear comfortable shoes for all-terrain and long-distance walking
๐งฃ Dress warmly for those cool nights after dark.
๐ณ The Childrens gardens and treehouse are closed during this evening event.
Who's going?! What questions do you have?๐
#hosted Thank You @sandiegobotanicgarden ๐
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HAVE FUN! ๐
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