Membership

By becoming a Member, you will help support our mission to create, share and apply plant wisdom to our world. Our Members enjoy a range of benefits, including free daytime admission, free Member programs, discounted pricing on events and classes, free weekly children’s programs, complimentary guest passes, and free or discounted admission at more than 300 other U.S. gardens through the reciprocal program with the American Horticultural Society.

Most SDBG membership levels pay for themselves in as little as 3 visits! Review a full list of perks and pricing for joining at our various levels – individual, family, senior, student, military, and more – and sign up or renew today.

PLEASE NOTE:

San Diego Botanic Garden is updating our Ticketing and Membership system to improve guest experience. All current and new Members will need to activate their account in our new system to access benefits. Please find step-by-step instructions HERE. To purchase Gift Memberships please email Memberships@sdbgarden.org for assistance.

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Member Programs

These programs are free to Members and will offer unique ways to enjoy the Garden without the crowds, gain plant knowledge and build relationships within the SDBG Membership community. 

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Terms of Membership

Memberships are non-refundable and valid during the period up to and including the date of expiration on your membership card. No refunds, extensions, or exchanges will be granted if you are unable to utilize your Membership Benefits.

Basic Memberships

  • Free, unlimited admission during regular daytime hours
  • Early purchase, free and/or discounts to SDBG events and exhibitions
  • Access to Member Previews and exclusive Member Programs
  • Free participation in children’s activities during regular daytime hours
  • Discounts for classes and other educational programs
  • Opportunity to participate in the SDBG Volunteer Program
  • Reciprocal admission to 300+ US gardens, arboreta and conservatories, through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program
  • Discount of 10% in SDBG’s Gift and Plant Shops
  • One or more E-Guest Pass(es) for complimentary, single-use, daytime admission
  • Digital member cards
  • Named members: Adults (including named caregivers) + (grand)children < 18, as applicable
Tier Price Digital Member Cards Named Members E-Guest Pass(es)
Individual Join $ 55 1 1 1
Dual Join $ 95 2 2 2
Family Join $ 105 2 up to 2 adults + (grand) children < 18 2
Family Plus Join $ 165 4 up to 4 adults
+ (grand) children < 18		 4
Military/Senior/
Student*		 Select an option above; then apply discount in price group step 10% off above

*To qualify for the discount, one Adult member must be either Military (Active, Reserve, Retired, and Veteran), Senior (60+ years old), or Student (currently enrolled; present student ID on first visit).

Larabee Society

To purchase Larabee Society Memberships, please contact the Membership Department at 760-436-3036 option 4, or in person at the Garden’s Welcome Center. You can also print Larabee Form and mail/hand in person at the Garden’s Welcome Center.

In addition to the benefits enjoyed by all SDBG Basic Memberships, Larabee Society members also receive the following benefits:

  • Discount of 15% in SDBG’s Gift and Plant Shops
  • Six (6) E-Guest Passes for complimentary, single-use, daytime admission
  • One or more free guests permitted each visit
  • Four (4) digital member cards
  • Named members: up to 4 adults (including named caregivers) + (grand)children < 18
Tier Price Free Guests Each Visit

Cactus

 $ 250 1
Agave $ 500 2
Cycad $ 800 3

Larabee Society Top Tiers

In addition to the benefits enjoyed by all SDBG Basic Memberships, the highest tiers of the Larabee Society offer even more perks and greater flexibility for you to enjoy the Garden with your friends and family. Additional benefits include the following:

  • Discount of 20% in SDBG’s Gift and Plant Shops
  • Ten (10) E-Guest Passes for complimentary, single-use, daytime admission
  • Additional free guests permitted each visit
  • One free Family Level Gift Certificate
  • Recognition on SDBG website and in annual report
  • Invitation to private donor events and receptions, including behind-the-scenes access to special exhibits and opportunities to meet with the Garden’s CEO, horticulturists, scientists, and educators
  • Early access to select events
  • Four digital member cards
  • Named members: up to 4 adults (including named caregivers) + (grand)children < 18
Tier Price Free Guests Each Visit
Dragon Tree $1,200 4
Cork Oak $2,500 4
Sapphire Tower $5,000 unlimited
Torrey Pine $10,000 unlimited

Memberships may be purchased through monthly or quarterly payments. For more information, contact Membership.

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