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Lightscape Delights in Golden Gate Park

Neon Strawberry Tree, Canary Island Strawberry Tree, Arbutus canariensis, tree covered with colorful lights going up trunk and branches, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoNeon Strawberry Tree, Canary Island Strawberry Tree, Arbutus canariensis, tree covered with colorful lights going up trunk and branches, Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical GardenLarge tree lit with purple spotlights and meadow covered with colorful lights, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Moon-shaped balloon suspended between trees with twinkling lights and color spotlights, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoDragonfly made of colorful lights, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoTall flower sculptures with multicolor lights, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Don’t miss the stunning Lightscape show shining in the San Francisco Botanical Garden within Golden Gate Park. Nightly light displays are adding beauty to the garden. Even without orchids, it’s a spectacular botanical exhibit. I’ve been to the garden many times over the decades, but never at nighttime. It’s a very different experience. The lights constantly change colors along a mile-long (1.6 km) trail. There are luminescent dragonflies and giant glowing peonies. Highlights include a large tree with rainbow lights extended down its roots, and a balloon replica of the moon suspended between trees, against a background of twinkling lights and color spotlights. There are several food and beverage vendors among the displays. The show has been a big hit, and extra dates have been added. It’s great for the holiday season, and a perfect way to celebrate today’s solstice. Buy your tickets online in advance. Lightscape runs through January 4th.

Artifical flowers in pond lit up with colorful lights in Amazonica display, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoArtifical flowers in pond lit up with colorful lights in Amazonica display, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoTunnel of lights, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Large trees with colorful spotlights, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoLarge trees with colorful spotlights, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoStarburst light pattern, Lightscape, Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

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This entry was posted on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 11:38 am and is filed under Botanical Gardens, Misc, Photos.

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