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Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket
Oakland, USA
From 1 hour to 2 hours
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What You Will Do
Called "A Gem of the East Bay," and voted "Best Botanical Garden" by Sunset Magazine (2019), a visit to the Ruth Bancroft Garden offers visitors an opportunity to see cacti, succulents, California natives and other rare and unusual drought tolerant plant species from around the world. The Garden features many large, mature plant specimens, originally planted by founder, Ruth Bancroft, that are not often seen in other dry gardens, making for a unique visitor experience all seasons of the year.
What's Included?
- Dogs on lease are welcome
- Children 4 and under are Free
- Check Garden's website for upcoming events.
- Visitors are always welcome to freely browse and shop in our retail plant nursery
- Self Guided Tour Book
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Rd,
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The Ruth Bancroft Garden
Discover this world-renowned 3.5-acre garden, housing a large and unique collection of succulents, cacti and drought-tolerant plants from around the world. Beautiful in every season. The Garden’s founder, Ruth Bancroft, lived to be 109 and was a pioneer in drought-tolerant gardening. Looking for a fun and relaxing outing with family and friends, garden inspiration, or a great place to picnic, take photos, paint or bring the dog, the Garden is the perfect choice. Bring your lunch along and make it a picnic! Free parking. Note: The Garden is handicapped accessible, but the pathways are gravel not paved. There is seating scattered throughout the Garden including wooden benches and chairs and several sets of café tables. No food is sold on-site.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dogs on leash welcome
- Picnics welcome but no food is sold on site.
Guide Options
- Printed Guide - English
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