San Francisco Botanical Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ · 54 Google reviews · 24 photos

Book store · San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Botanical Garden at a glance

Reviewers highlight the store's peaceful atmosphere, diverse selection of plants, and affordable pricing, noting that purchases support the botanical gardens. Customers describe the checkout process as straightforward and the staff as helpful, though some find the inventory limited compared to larger bookstores. A few visitors mention that admission fees apply for non-residents, while others appreciate the free access for local residents.

Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 54 reviews (83% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 54 Google reviews (26 with written comments, 11 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 6, 2026.
Service: Nursery serving San Francisco, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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Joanne Orion MillerLocal Guide · 137 reviews

★★★★★ Sep 2, 2026

This is a great place to pick up small gifts from tiny plants to beautifully printed dish towels.

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Steven TaylorLocal Guide · 127 reviews

★★★★★ Aug 11, 2026

It’s on a massive scale.

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ufuk korogluLocal Guide · 16 reviews

★★★★★ Jun 30, 2026

İt is not free. 🥶

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Melody ProebstelLocal Guide · 18 reviews

★★★★★ Jun 14, 2026

Beautiful and peaceful. Breath of fresh air!

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Vibe Check InspectorLocal Guide · 358 reviews

★★★★★ May 25, 2026

We had a smooth and straightforward experience at San Francisco Botanical Garden Bookstore. We were able to find a nice souvenir at a reasonable price, and the checkout process was easy. They also accept card payments, which was convenient. The store itself was clean and well organized during our visit, and the staff were friendly as well. Overall, it was a nice stop while visiting the gardens.

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Ben MettlerLocal Guide · 175 reviews

★★★★★ Apr 30, 2026

Lovely selection, gorgeous memorabilia!

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RgLocal Guide · 5 reviews

★★★★★ Dec 19, 2025

Great place

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Joe ProLocal Guide · 211 reviews

★★★★★ Apr 20, 2025

Easter Sunday, our Daughter's wanted to go to the San Francisco, Japanese Tea Garden. We stopped by the Garden Bookstore. I found a "Chocolate Peppermint" plant !!! $9.99, we are bringing it home !!! Staff were very helpful.