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Open to Wonder, Open to Wander
At Filoli we create inspiration in everyday life by welcoming all to experience the House, Garden, and natural lands, and so much more. Located 30 minutes south of San Francisco, Filoli is nestled on a slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounded by the protected Peninsula watershed. We're open daily to explore.
Admission
Open every day 10am - 5pm
What's Included
Explore The House
Stroll our Gardens
Lamchin Interpretive Center
Self-Guided Trails
The Clock Tower Shop & Nursery
The Quail Cafe
Staghorn Bottleshop (Sat & Sun Only)
Free Parking
Group of 25 or more? Learn more about the Group Admission Package.
Museums for All
Filoli is proud to participate in Museums for All , offering free and reduced admission to any holder of a SNAP EBT (CalFresh) card with a valid matching driver's license or identification card. The cardholder must be present. Please email tickets@filoli.org to reserve your admission with Museums for All.
P-EBT cards and Medi-Cal are not covered under Museums for All.
Blue Star Museum
Filoli is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museum program, offering free admission to any active duty military personnel and up to 5 family members when valid ID is presented at our kiosks. Please email tickets@filoli.org for more information.
This program will last through Monday, September 2, 2024.
Discover and Go
Discover & Go offers library card holders free passes to local museums and other cultural institutions. Learn more about how to reserve tickets through your local library with Discover & Go here.
Accessibility
Please find information below regarding accessible parking, restrooms, wheelchair access, service animals, and more here.
Please note that wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are not available to rent or borrow from Filoli.
What to Bring
comfortable shoes
Come prepared to walk! Please note that Filoli does not rent wheelchairs.
water
Bring a reusable bottle and fill up at the Visitor Center.
Camera
Personal photography within our photography guidelines is welcome! Please note that wedding photography is not permitted at Filoli.
What to Leave Behind
no smoking
no pets
No Outside Alcohol
no drones
no sports equipment
What's Blooming
Download the Filoli App
Visiting our site or want to learn more about the estate? Download the Filoli App today! Our app is packed with useful features to help you discover this beautiful place.
- Navigate with the map to explore and learn about the House, Garden, and trails.
- Find out what's going on at Filoli today - free interpretive talks, events, and more.
- See what's blooming in the Garden this season.
- Uncover the stories of historic Filoli staff.
- Listen to curated playlists, download digital tools to identify plants, and discover activities to do with your family during your visit.
Daily Talks
Every day at 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm
No reservations needed!
Curious about Filoli? Join a 15-minute guided talk to learn more. Topics vary by day and season – peek behind-the-scenes during an Architecture Talk, compare floral scents during a Rose Talk, or discuss tulip tips during a Bulb Talk.
The Visitor Guide
Enhance your self guided experience
Introduce yourself to Filoli, where you can explore 16 acres of formal gardens, step back in time in the historic house museum, and hike through the lush and varied natural communities of the estate. Use this guide to enhance your experience at Filoli and as a souvenir to take home.
Shopping & Dining
The Clock Tower Shop
10am-5pm Daily
Stocked with a wide variety of beautiful, unique items and delicious treats perfect for gift giving.
The Quail Café
10am-4:30pm Daily
Filoli and Epicurean Group are partnering to offer you delicious, fresh, local food and create meaningful community impact in the Bay Area.
The Vegetable Garden Bar
Weekends & Holidays, 12-4:30pm
Stroll among spring blooms with a drink in hand. Join us for a beer, glass of wine, specialty cocktail or mocktail at the pop-up bar, open on weekend afternoons. Cheers!
Visiting Guidelines
- Advance reservations are suggested and sellouts on weekends, holidays, and other peak seasons are expected
- Tickets for general admission and ticketed events are not refundable or reschedulable. Tickets are transferable. Filoli is open rain or shine and does not issue refunds due to weather
- Filoli is open every day from 10am-5pm
- The California Trail is open from 10am-4pm
- The Café is open daily from 10am-4:30pm in the Visitor Center
- You are welcome to take personal photography within these photography guidelines
Visitor Information
- Start your visit by checking in at the outdoor admission kiosk
- Wheelchairs and walkers are not available to rent from Filoli. Learn more about accessibility here.
- Download or print Filoli's map here (stair-less route and low-vision map available)
- Balloons, props, outfit changes, wedding photography and large photo equipment are not permitted
- Picnics are allowed only in the picnic area
- Visiting the Bay Area? See our list of nearby hotels and places to stay.