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University of California Botanical Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,222 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Berkeley, California

Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.

Plan your tour

Hours

Monday 10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday 10 AM–5 PM
Friday 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday 10 AM–5 PM

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The setting

The style of University of California Botanical Garden in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌺 Botanical Garden 6 mentions

“This botanical garden is so beautiful and relaxing all the beautiful flowers and different kind of plants I really love this place.”

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Amenities, with proof

Each amenity below is quoted from a couple's review of University of California Botanical Garden or from the venue's own website — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🌿 Lush Plants & Greenery

“This place is beyond gorgeous, so many beautiful plants all over the place, every single one is labeled and plenty of cozy shaded benches everywhere to relax and enjoy the scenery on.”

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🗓️ Year-Round Availability

“Year-round interest, especially for those interested in botany and looking to compare plant families across the world.”

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⛲ Fountain / Water Feature

“Bathrooms and a water fountain are there as well”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2,222 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌿 surrounded by lush greenery 2 mentions

“This place is beyond gorgeous, so many beautiful plants all over the place, every single one is labeled and plenty of cozy shaded benches everywhere to relax and enjoy the scenery on.”

💚 stunning venue & grounds 16 mentions

“This place is beyond gorgeous, so many beautiful plants all over the place, every single one is labeled and plenty of cozy shaded benches everywhere to relax and enjoy the scenery on.”

Why it's listed — and what we can confirm

We list a venue only when its own evidence shows it is a glass, greenhouse, or botanical setting and that it hosts weddings or events. Every badge on this page is backed by a line from the venue's website or a couple's review — quoted here.

From the reviews

We recently held our wedding at the Mather Redwood Grove and could not have picked a more beautiful place to have our ceremony. It’s the only redwood site we toured that was more stunning in person than in the photos and didn’t require any flowers or decor.

★★★★★ — Meredith, Sep 2026

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Where to find University of California Botanical Garden

Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA94705

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Listing re-verified November 2026 against the venue's own website, its Google listing, and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.