Must-See Moments

• Filoli is open daily. Daytime admission (Gilded & Thistlewyck) begins at 10am and ends at 3:30pm, while Holiday Lights begin at 4pm and ends at 9pm.
• Our trails close 30 minutes early to allow guests time to return before the estate closes.
• Parking is free and included with your ticket. When you arrive, our team members will direct you to one of several onsite parking areas based on availability.
• Parking lots are located near the Historic House and Garden for convenient access. On high-visitation days, staff may direct you to alternate parking areas that offer different access routes to the House or to The Redwoods, where our newest Troll, Rose Wonders, is ready to welcome you.
• Guests with accessibility needs will be directed to designated parking spaces near the Quail Café. Rideshare and taxi pickup and drop-off are located in the same area.
• All parking areas close 30 minutes after Filoli’s daily hours end. To help protect the environment and ensure parking is available for all guests, we encourage carpooling whenever possible.

• Service animals are welcome at Filoli. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted; we kindly ask that you enjoy your visit without them.

• We recommend all guests - including members - reserve tickets in advance, as weekends, holidays, and busy seasons may sell out.
• Please check in during your selected one-hour window; this helps keep lines short and parking smooth for everyone.
• General admission tickets may be rescheduled for a $10 fee. Special event tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
• Filoli is open rain or shine. We do not offer refunds due to weather, though we still look beautiful when it rains!
• By purchasing a ticket, you agree that you may be photographed or filmed during your visit, and that your image may be used in Filoli’s promotional materials.

• Enjoy a variety of food and drinks, including beer, wine, and cocktails, available for purchase at our multiple Food & Beverage locations throughout the estate.
• Outside alcohol is not permitted at Filoli.
• Picnic benches are available near the main entrance for your convenience, but picnicking is not allowed inside the gardens or on the grounds. Please leave coolers and large picnic bags at home.

Filoli is a perfect place for photography—we love seeing your moments! Please tag us @filoliestate when you share.

• Please enjoy the gardens from the pathways and help preserve the beauty by leaving plants, flower beds, displays, labels, and containers just as you found them.
• Be mindful of fellow guests—photography should never block pathways, doorways, or high-traffic areas, and should not disrupt the experience for others.
• To maintain a peaceful environment, we kindly ask that props and large photography equipment such as standalone flashes, lights, and reflectors are not used.
• Wedding photography is reserved for couples celebrating with a Filoli Wedding Rental.
• Tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are welcome in the gardens and natural lands.
• Portrait photography for personal use is welcome, but commercial photography—such as images for advertising or promotional purposes—requires prior permission from Filoli.
• Filoli may, at its discretion, limit or stop photography if it affects the safety, enjoyment, or preservation of the gardens and grounds.
• By purchasing a ticket, you agree to be photographed, and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.

Learn more on our Photography page.

To keep Filoli safe, serene, and enjoyable for everyone, the following items and activities are not permitted:

• Smoking or vaping
• Pets (service animals are welcome)
• Outside alcohol
• Drones
• Sports equipment (balls, frisbees, etc.)
• Props for photography (like lights, reflectors, or furniture)
• Balloons
• Wagons

Thanks for helping us protect the beauty of Filoli!