10 Best Gardens in Los Angeles, CA

Celebrities aren't the only stars popping up around Hollywood; flora native to the region and from around the world dot the city in beautiful pockets of gardens allowing city residents and visitors a welcome respite from the bustle of the big city. Many gardens in Los Angeles are also important historical sites and certify as "Can't Miss" places for sightseeing. Looking for some special botanical programs and events? Check out popular Descanso Gardens, home to North America’s largest camellia collection and site of wildflower walks, Earth Day festivities and horticulture shows. South Coast Botanic...  Read more »

Celebrities aren't the only stars popping up around Hollywood; flora native to the region and from around the world dot the city in beautiful pockets of gardens allowing city residents and visitors a welcome respite from the bustle of the big city. Many gardens in Los Angeles are also important historical sites and certify as "Can't Miss" places for sightseeing. Looking for some special botanical programs and events? Check out popular Descanso Gardens, home to North America’s largest camellia collection and site of wildflower walks, Earth Day festivities and horticulture shows. South Coast Botanic Garden also fills up its calendar with flower shows, weddings, concerts, and Shakespeare. Headed to the Westside of L.A.? Set on the beautiful campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden collection is truly a must-see. Boasting plant specimens from across the globe, the seven-acre garden houses approximately 5000 species, including many tropical and subtropical plants. Passing through Bel Air? Designed by legendary Japanese garden architect Nagao Sakurai in 1959, the UCLA Hannah Carter Garden exemplifies a lush 1.5 acre hillside retreat meshing California patio, Japanese teahouse, and Hawaiian tropical garden styles. Traveling with kids? They'll love the animals at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens while you peruse the unique and diverse plant collection that includes Chilean bald cypress and cycads. Exposition Park Rose Garden is a perfect place to rest between checking out the Museum and Science Center or to pack a picnic and relax while the kids have ample space to run around.

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