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Conservatory of Flowers
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,131 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in San Francisco, California
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (415) 661-1316
- Website gggp.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
The setting
“Elegantly suspended among a lush array of exotic tropical flora, they created a captivating and immersive botanical experience for which I am truly grateful.”
“This is a greenhouse in the middle of fabulous green grassy rolling hills where you can picnic and enjoy the outdoors.”
“Elegantly suspended among a lush array of exotic tropical flora, they created a captivating and immersive botanical experience for which I am truly grateful.”
“The historic greenhouse is filled with tropical plants, colorful orchids, carnivorous pitcher plants, and the stunning giant Victoria water lilies.”
Amenities couples mention
“This is a greenhouse in the middle of fabulous green grassy rolling hills where you can picnic and enjoy the outdoors.”
“On a recent stroll with a matcha from California Kahve (right next to Koret Children's Playground), stumbled upon the hidden gem that is the Fern Dell and Lily Pond.”
“This is a greenhouse in the middle of fabulous green grassy rolling hills where you can picnic and enjoy the outdoors.”
What couples say again and again
“The surrounding Golden Gate Park offers beautiful walking paths, lawns, and gardens—perfect for a relaxing stroll before or after.”
“The lights are different and pretty but its complex to get there for what it is and after a long day of sight-seeing, unless you are a local, I would probably say skip it.”
Getting married at Conservatory of Flowers
Conservatory of Flowers comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Conservatory of Flowers
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Conservatory of Flowers — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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