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Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

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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.

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  • Dogs on lease are welcome
  • Visitors are always welcome to freely browse and shop in our retail plant nursery
  • Children 4 and under are Free

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    The Ruth Bancroft Garden
    1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, California 94598, United States

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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.
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    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Dogs on leash welcome
    • Picnics welcome but no food is sold on site.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

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    • Children 4 and under are Free
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    • Picnics welcome but no food is sold on site.
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