Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (MCBG) is a nonprofit botanical garden with a primary goal to protect our plants and plant collections and provide public access to this tranquil place of respite and inspiration. We welcome amateur and professional videographers/photographers to visually document our 47-acre garden by the sea.

Regular admission and entry procedures apply for non-commercial filming/photography that is intended for private use as long as the session takes place during regular visiting hours and does not impact the grounds or visitors. Examples include but are not limited to garden/nature photography, weddings and other private events, engagements, and proms. Groups of 10 or more may include additional regulations to ensure your group does not disrupt normal visitation or other scheduled events.

Commercial Sessions
Commercial filming/photography includes amateur or professional images that will be sold or used in promotional material. Please email marketing@gardenbythesea.org to find out more about Commercial Session Requirements and request a session.