⭐ Step into a magical winter wonderland at Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden — an immersive light and sound experience that transforms the garden into a glowing, enchanted world. Wander through sparkling installations, sip on seasonal drinks, and lose yourself in an unforgettable after-dark adventure.
✨Don’t let the season end without one last magical night — closing January 4. Get your tickets today!
Highlights
🌟 More than 20 brand-new illuminated displays
🌸 Wander beneath glowing floral canopies and immersive light sculptures
🍷 Sip mulled cider, hot chocolate, and enjoy delicious seasonal treats
🎶 Enchanting soundscapes accompany every step of the trail
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for families, romantic date nights, or magical solo adventures
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for Christmas in the garden here
General Info
📅 Date and time: Choose your preferred date and time in the ticket selector
📍 Venue: San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas
👤 All ages welcome!
🍹 Food & Drink: Mulled cider, hot chocolate, and seasonal treats available for purchase
🅿️ On-site parking is limited and paid only. We highly recommend purchasing a parking pass in advance to secure your spot, as availability at the door is not guaranteed.
❓ You can check the frequently asked questions and answers here
San Diego Botanic Garden Members please enter MEMBER followed by your member number in "Voucher or Gift Card" at checkout to claim your discount. Example: MEMBER123456
Your member number can be located on your membership card (digital or physical). If you cannot locate your membership number, please reach out to membership@sdbgarden.org. Your membership must be active for the selected ticketed date in order to qualify for the discounted ticket pricing. Member discounts will only apply to Adults and Child tickets.
Description
Lightscape 2025 transforms the San Diego Botanic Garden into a magical world of light and sound. Explore glowing floral canopies, immersive sculptures, and enchanting soundscapes. Enjoy seasonal drinks while wandering sparkling pathways and dazzling visual displays, creating an unforgettable winter evening for families, couples, or anyone seeking a captivating night out. Get your tickets now!
✨Don’t let the season end without one last magical night — closing January 4. Get your tickets today!
Highlights
🌟 More than 20 brand-new illuminated displays
🌸 Wander beneath glowing floral canopies and immersive light sculptures
🍷 Sip mulled cider, hot chocolate, and enjoy delicious seasonal treats
🎶 Enchanting soundscapes accompany every step of the trail
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for families, romantic date nights, or magical solo adventures
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for Christmas in the garden here
General Info
📅 Date and time: Choose your preferred date and time in the ticket selector
📍 Venue: San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas
👤 All ages welcome!
🍹 Food & Drink: Mulled cider, hot chocolate, and seasonal treats available for purchase
🅿️ On-site parking is limited and paid only. We highly recommend purchasing a parking pass in advance to secure your spot, as availability at the door is not guaranteed.
❓ You can check the frequently asked questions and answers here
San Diego Botanic Garden Members please enter MEMBER followed by your member number in "Voucher or Gift Card" at checkout to claim your discount. Example: MEMBER123456
Your member number can be located on your membership card (digital or physical). If you cannot locate your membership number, please reach out to membership@sdbgarden.org. Your membership must be active for the selected ticketed date in order to qualify for the discounted ticket pricing. Member discounts will only apply to Adults and Child tickets.
Description
Lightscape 2025 transforms the San Diego Botanic Garden into a magical world of light and sound. Explore glowing floral canopies, immersive sculptures, and enchanting soundscapes. Enjoy seasonal drinks while wandering sparkling pathways and dazzling visual displays, creating an unforgettable winter evening for families, couples, or anyone seeking a captivating night out. Get your tickets now!
4.3/5
based on 2138 reviews
- I look forward to this every year and its always a 5 Star 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 experience! The orange poppies are my all time favorite along with the bamboo Forrest.
- Enjoyed this light extravaganza! It was beautiful! The fireflies, the lasers, the snowflakes. Glad we went.
- Great experience. they did a great job
- Fabulous, magnificent, creative! Even with the crowds I felt transformed by the lights. My son mentioned he thought the ground lights would look nicer pointing at the plants and trees rather than the ground.
- My daughter and I loved it so much! We will be back next year.
- Unexpectedly gorgeous!
- Awesome light show. Really enjoyed it, and the atmosphere was great.
- Beautiful 🤩 lights
- It was so much fun and very well organized. The light installations were beautiful. My sister was in from out of town and was just amazed at the beauty
- Great holiday event to get you in the spirit of the seasin
- Very well organized.
- This was magical!
- Very uniquely done. Surreal.
- i loooooove it
- Absolutely Stunning & Magical! Best Forest Bathing Ever!❤️
