Tours of the Solar Living Center allow people of all ages to learn about a wide range of fascinating topics, from solar and wind power, to environmentally friendly building materials, to passive and active solar design in architecture, to organic gardening and permaculture. Solar Living Institute office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time. The Real Goods Store hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week.

Self-Guided Tours

• Open seven days a week between 10:00am and 6:00pm. (The site is closed on December 25th & January 1st)
• Pick up a free self-guided tour brochure at the Information Kiosk near the parking lot, and visit 44 points of interest on the 12-acre site of the Solar Living Center.
• During winter months, November 1^st – March 31^st, tours are Self-Guided only.

Guided Tours for Individuals and Families

• Guided tours are offered from April 1st - October 31st
• Tours are scheduled Friday through Sunday at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. These fun and informative tours last approximately 50 minutes.
• Suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 for a family.
• For a Guided Tour, register here.
• Meet at the Information Kiosk near the parking lot for your registered tour.

Guided Tours for Schools

• Guided tours are offered from April 1st - October 31st for grades K-12.
• Tours are scheduled Monday through Friday at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. These informative tours last approximately 120 minutes and cover the subjects fo Solar Power, Natural Building Organic Gardening, and Sustainable Living.
• Fee is $5 per student/teacher.
• For a Guided Tour, call 7-07-472-2460 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Meet at the Information Kiosk near the parking lot for your registered School Tour.

Guided Tours for Professionals

• Specialty tours, led by senior staff or technical instructors, are available for professional associations, special interest groups and college level classes.
• These tours, which last approximately 1.5 hours, provide a stimulating technical exploration of renewable energy and sustainable living in a format that can be custom-tailored.
• Professional tours are available Monday through Friday by appointment only, and require an advance notice of 2 weeks.
• Cost is $10 per person with a $125 minimum.
• For a Professional Tour, contact us to request a date. A member of our staff will contact you shortly.