Garden & nature · Old Encinitas
San Diego Botanic Garden
Botanic garden that rents several garden venues for weddings, parties, showers and corporate events. It publishes no kids' party package, but families can picnic on the grounds with regular admission.
Published prices
| Package | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfall View Deck - daytime ceremony2-hour rental with chairs. Small daytime ceremonies only, up to 30 seated. | $1,800 | 120 minIncludes: chairs |
| Lawn House Garden - daytime (2 hr)Listed by the Garden as a daytime ceremony (wedding) rate. 10-12 or 1-3. Listed for ceremonies, parties, showers, anniversaries and memorials. 60 seated / 150 cocktail. | $3,000 | 120 minIncludes: chairs, guest parking and admission on event day |
| Walled Garden - daytime (2 hr)Listed by the Garden as a daytime ceremony (wedding) rate. Parties, showers and ceremonies. 180 seated ceremony / 72 at tables. | $3,500 | 120 minIncludes: chairs, historic Larabee House adjacent |
| Gazebo Lawn - daytime ceremony11 AM-1 PM | $4,000 | 120 minIncludes: chairs |
| Daytime ceremony + reception (4 hr)$4,500 Nov-Feb, $5,000 Mar-Oct. Walled Garden + Lawn House Garden. | $4,500 | 240 minIncludes: ceremony space, tables and chairs |
| Evening exclusive rentalNov-Feb: Fri $7,500 / Sat $8,000 / Sun $7,500. Mar-Oct: Fri $8,000 / Sat $8,500 / Sun $8,000. 5-10 PM. | $7,500 | 300 minIncludes: Walled Garden, Herb Garden and Gazebo Lawn, ceremony chairs, cocktail tables |
| Self-hosted picnic visit (general admission)Adults $20; seniors/military/students $18; youth 3-17 $12; under 3 free; members free. Cashless. Closed Tuesdays. Groups must book 2 weeks ahead. | Quote | Includes: picnic areas (Gazebo Lawn, benches, tables near Cork Oak Grove), 3 children's gardens |
At a glance
- Capacity
- 300 guests
- Setting
- Indoor and outdoor
- Ages
- all ages
- Parking
- Free during regular daytime hours; included with event rentals
Amenities
- Restrooms · not listed
- Accessible (ADA)
- Party host (no)
- Private room (no)
Rules
- Food and drinks
- Picnic food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed throughout the garden except inside the Conservatory. Events use an approved vendor list. No balloons, confetti, rice, birdseed or sparklers.
- Deposit
- Non-refundable: $250 (daytime ceremony), $500 (daytime ceremony + reception), $1,000 (evening). Refundable security deposit: $250 (ceremony) / $500 (reception/evening). Balance due 90 days before the event.
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Location
300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Pin from the street address. Get directions
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