Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

We visited in November with Dearest Daughter. The peacocks were done with mating season, so the males weren’t spreading their tail feathers. Keeping a low profile. ;-)
The gardens themselves were in a semi-​dormant state, but there was still a lot to see and explore. We took the tram ride and learned a lot about the property and various gardens within a garden.
We also walked to and around the Queen Anne «Cottage», peeking in the windows at the sumptuous décor. The adjacent lake’s water level was very low. It was explained the reason for it was a mixture of the drought and also the need to make repairs to the bottom, so they were letting it go low on purpose. It wasn’t at its most scenic, but the structure made up for the water feature’s lacking.
We missed the chance to tour the inside of the cottage, so will have to go again and plan around it. For those old enough to remember, the cottage was used for the iconic TV show, «Fantasy Island».
Loved the gift shop! The displays were magical; so much whimsy and charm, with miniature lights, unique items, and character abounding. They have a large canoe hung upside down from the vaulted ceiling! Found some stocking stuffers there, and had a hard time deciding among the many choices.
I suspect they change out the decorations and merchandise by season. More reasons to return!
DD scored peacock feathers for her cat in the gift shop. I had no idea how much cats would love them until she filled me in on the phenomenon. The feathers are sourced elsewhere — they aren’t plucked from the local peacock residents.
Great get-​away from the stresses of modern life, once you brave the freeways to arrive at the peaceful enclave.

First time here and loved it!
It was such a beautiful place to just spend the day and appreciate fresh air and nature.
$ 9 for adults and $ 6 for students. We arrived rather late so didn’t really get to enjoy the tram and everything else they had to offer at the time.
Loved that there were peacocks, ducks and baby turtles everywhere… Great for pictures.
Staff was friendly… But maybe not enough. Loved everything except the restrooms. It’s unfortunate that for such a beautiful arboretum, the restrooms looked like its from a horror movie. I’m actually debating whether or not to get a tetanus shot. :(

Admission is $ 9.00 for adults and parking here is free, yay!!! They also have a $ 4 tram ride, but I’ll do that another time. They also have a cute lil gift shop and Peacock café too.
I mainly come here for the peacocks and peafowls (lady peacock), and was hoping to see maybe a peafowl with her babies or a peacock showcasing his feathers, but not today. Though that’s okay, I live around here, and so every once in awhile, I’ll see a peacock or peafowl crossing the roads (with or without their babies).
Also, coming here, you can easily get close to a peacock, and they know how to strike a pose when you’re taking their pics, lol! Though the peafowls are a lil more timid. Same goes for the Canadian geese, they just freeze and let you take their pic before moving again, lol!
It’s a beautiful place to check out. You can easily get lost here (literally and figuratively) checking out the beautiful trees and plants or other wildlife such as Canadian geese, mallard ducks and various fishes. They also have Queen Anne’s Cottage and Coach Barn (the wagon wheel makers, not the purse brand).
Overall, it’s a nice place to come, and be at one with nature and to get away from city life for a bit. Definitely worth the coming back another time — maybe in the spring when it’s mating season and watch the peacocks do their mating dances with their plumage, and to see some babies, yay!

My family and I visited this beautiful place, and were so impressed with the grounds and out impeccable guide Connie. She was so knowledgeable and pleasant. She is a true gem and has a true passion for what she does. The grounds were so serene and not to mention the beautiful peacocks. Truly a place that was worth the visit.

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If you want some alone r&r and a peaceful escape from the city, this is the place to be. You can seldom get lost within the different areas of the expansive area and find yourself coming back to the entrance.

This beautiful botanical garden is just a stone’s throw from my house. A wonderful place to get «lost» for a bit when feeling overwhelmed by city life. I have recently started walking with a friend and we decided to try the Arboretum. We purchased a year pass for 100.00 which has many perks aside from year long entry, but allows us in 1 hour before opening to get our power walk in before the public is allowed entry. Not that the arboretum is very crowded, but the peacefulness of barely anyone there, is worth every cent.
There are multiple paths to take, gardens to see, a waterfall, a lake that will hopefully have more water soon, and endless possibilities for interesting walks. The views are spectacular especially if you walk up the stairs to the waterfall and sit on the bench which is tucked away on the east side. The mountain peaks are breathtaking.
Check it out, you won’t be disappointed. If you are lucky, a peacock will photo bomb you!

Who knew this place existed? My fiancée did to ensure we had engagement photos! Lots of walking as our photographer who thus far is doing a really good job! Had is take all sorts of poses and all. Man, it’s good I’m a former model and know how this shit works. I’m no longer doing Hugo Boss or Armani underwear commercials, but I have still retained the skill.
$ 8 entrance for adults. $ 50 permit fee for photos. Not sure why there’s a permit fee, but I guess a joint has to make its cash somehow. Free parking so that’s a plus. Kids are cheaper not sure how much and under age of 5 it’s for Free as the little ones have little memory thus will need to return and pay in the future anyhow.
There are live peacocks there wondering about. Good looking animal but after deliberation we decided not to take one home as our garden may not be the right atmosphere for this exotic animal.
This is a good place to go if you’re also visiting Huntington Library, this way you get all the nature you need in the world in within a 10 mile radius.

Four stars… heck I give them five! I remember coming here years ago on a school field trip. I use to hate walking and wasn’t really into nature. I just wanted to be on my phone. What caught my attention, when I came with my class, was the peacocks. I thought they were beautiful. Once I saw them I started to gain some interest. I kept walking and texting. I looked up and then I saw a beautiful waterfall. To be honest, that was all I recall.
I made myself a promise that I would return once I got married. It looked like such an amazing place to come with a loved one. I didn’t remember much, but I had to google it. I found it with the keywords peacock and park. I wantes to explore this place I once ignored.
Let me tell you what an experience. It was way better than I could even remember. It was breathtaking. I felt like I was in another country. So much to explore. All around me was something beautiful. I couldn’t believe how ignorant I was back in school. How could I ignore such a captivating experience.
There is nature and art every where. This park is huge. There are different areas with different names. My favorite part was the rain forest. There are ducks and fish. The only sad part is that the water is drying up and it looks like they can’t even swim now.
It’s a great park to come hike. There are paths that will take you for a long walk. You won’t even feel it because there are trees every where. They all have names and descriptions. You can learn so much by just reading the tag.
Weddings look amazing here. There was actually two when I came with my family. I bit those pictures are going to look breath taking. There is water fountains, beautiful flowers, a waterfall, peacocks and cute little houses. You can walk around and take pictures all around.
Parking is free. Yay! Entrance is about $ 6 for students and $ 9 for adults if I remember correctly. Babies are free. So don’t leave your baby with a sitter. Let him get some fresh air and enjoy nature. My son loved it. He looked so excited to be there and he is only «10 months».
Check this park out when you have some spare time. The price is a great deal. Especially if you enjoy nature and photography. You will get the best of both worlds.

Love this place! If you ever need to unwind, just get out there and wander. The birds are everywhere and roam around freely. Plant life is gorgeous as well.

The Arboretum is such a wonderful autumn treat to explore the luscious, verdant grounds in this mini-​oasis tucked away in the heart of LA! I love exploring this fantastic nature reserve any time of the year. But, going on a crisp, autumn days is one of my favorites! Exploring the vast array of plants and trees from around the world is a delight to locals and tourists alike. In the fall, the autumn foliage and leaves on the ground are reminiscent of my childhood days crunching leaves in the garden. The cottages and horse-​barn are a must see. The waterfalls and ponds are a treasure, as are the spectacular green houses that insulate the lush rain forests from the warm SoCal sun. Membership is reasonable and well worth it if you plan to come here a few times each year! Make a trip if it each season, and you will be set! The roaming peacocks are a fun addition to an afternoon stroll as well!

It’s a nice place to just go and get away from everything. They have a lot of trails you can walk. The peacocks are people friendly. They will let you take their pictures. Good place to visit.
The only down part was the their was a guy who just basically pee out in the open. He was like only 5 feet away from the main road. It’s not hard to find a restroom they are all posted on the maps they give you.

If you love peacocks, adventure and student discounts, then you’re going to be extra excited. From the moment I even rolled into the parking lot, I knew this was going to be one hell of a beautiful spot. I took my date here and guys, you can’t go wrong if you take her to the waterfall.
I’d recommend showing up around 4:30 so you have just enough time to see everything with the park practically all to yourself at a much more necessary temperature. It gets damn hot! This is one hell of a romantic spot so make sure to have your smooch fave prepped because this place is practically making average joes into classy gentlemen. But other than just for dates, this is a perfect spot for weddings, photographers and meditation.
Tip: there’s a beautiful cottage in the middle of the lake and if you want to freak a friend out, just tell them to look in the left window. There’s a happy doll just ready to jump out to the eye with a friendly, uninvited hello

On the third Tuesday of the month, admission to the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is FREE! I was fortunate enough to be visiting during this time, so I went! I’m so glad I did!
My auntie and I arrived a couple of hours after opening time and the parking lot was full. Parking is free, but Auntie had a Disabled Parking Placard, so we looked for a space closer to the entrance. Just as someone was leaving, we pulled in! Good timing!
We focused on the Herb Garden, Orchid House (Tropical Green House) & Waterfall. We saw ducks, koi, Canadian Geese, and peacocks. The staff were very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. We needed directions to the waterfall and finally found it with their assistance! It’s a REALLY big place and we could have spent more time there, but it was hot and we were tired!
We were there for a total of about 2 hours because we didn’t have a map. At times, we walked aimlessly along the paved paths, enjoying the ferns, bamboo, and other foliage. It was a warm summer day — so glad that we had visors and water bottles!
If you have the time, I suggest that you check this place out — it is amazing!

Beautiful place– I came during the third Tuesday of the month which was free :) you will hear the calls of the peacock everywhere you go. And don’t be surprised wherever you turn you head, peacock or its family is right next to you (or even above you!).
The peacocks are beautiful, when I went many of them spread their feathers out for a long period of time, turning and posing for people to take pictures :) wonderful experience !
Although the summer time did not have many colorful flowers and plants around still so it was quite bland and dry. I enjoy a plethora of colors so I would aim to come during spring time for that.

I am no Los Angeles native, but I suspect this is a Los Angeles’ hidden gem! Right off of the 210 freeway; it was hard to believe such a beautiful, 127 acre garden exists among the hustle and bustle of Arcadia.
Parking was very easy, and the entrance is easily located. There was no line when we got there and paid our $ 9 per person and were on our way. The cashier was nice enough to ask if we had our student ID, which would have saved us $ 3. Be sure to take advantage of that if you can.
Once you’re out in the garden, there are so many things to see. The first half, or the front of the garden, was very well maintained. They had a fenced vegetable garden, which was locked, but we can see from the outside what kind of vegetable they were growing. They had two green houses that we saw, and it was beautiful.
Towards the back of the park was not as well maintained; it had more of a natural feeling, which was still very nice. There’s a rose garden and a little waterfall and a handful of ponds. This garden makes for very nice backgrounds for photo shoots, which we saw at least 2 – 3 groups of people doing just that when we were there on a Sunday. The park was so big, it didn’t feel crowded at all but not eerily alone.
Be sure to put on your walking shoes and sunscreen if you go during the summer. We are definitely coming back in the fall. Enjoy!

I came here on a date and it was a nice spot to spend a couple hours, but not as impressed. Admission was $ 9 for adults, but $ 6 with student ID. It’s too bad I lost my student ID, otherwise it probably would’ve been much more worth it.
It was a hot day and you don’t get much shade except a couple trees here and there. A lot of the trees are dried; probably from this drought. The only unique part about this place were the wandering peacocks and ducks. You can literally touch them and they won’t run away, except for the mother ones because they’re protecting their babies. A lot of the male peacocks’ feathers were cut off. I only found two peacocks with their long and gorgeous tail.

If you love peacocks this is the place for you. I always thought peacocks were shy birds. Here, many peacocks roam around freely and very territorial as well. They make noise cross between monkey and chicken. You can also see them open up their beautiful feathers.
Aside from peacocks, there’s lot to see in this huge area. They have many different trees from all over the world, rose garden, ducks, squirrels, etc.
There’s this house from queen someone and I thought that was kind of creepy. It’s just empty house you can only see from outside.
There’s admission fee at minimal charge. I paid around $ 40 for family of 4.

LOVELY! Absolutely awesome arboretum & botanic garden. I came here with family and everyone enjoyed what this place has to offer. Pretty plants, nice lawns, cool lake, pond and waterfall… and fun animals! Great place to bring family and friends :) There’s a cute gift shop at the entrance and a nice café located inside. Also there’s free parking yay!
The peacocks are super pretty and they wander around… up close too! Check out the fish, turtles, birds, and other animals here.
I will definitely be back to explore all the areas I missed! Beautiful and fun place to be!
ADMISSION:
Adults: $ 9
Seniors (62+): $ 6
Children (4 – 12): $ 4
Students: $ 6
HOURS:
— Arboretum
9:00am — 5:00pm. Open daily
— Peacock Café
9:00am — 4:00pm (CLOSED MONDAYS)
Enjoy!

The LA County Arboretum and Botanical Garden is an absolutely beautiful place to spend a few hours with a friend, significant other, family, relatives, etc! $ 9 for adults, $ 6 for students w/​ID and seniors, children 5 – 12 years old $ 4, under 5 is free!
PHOTO OPS EVERYWHERE! Bring comfortable walking shoes! Unless you plan to take the 45 minute tram tour for $ 5 (provided on the weekends), there will be a lot of walking. With the amount of cars in the parking lot, we were a little afraid of the crowd inside. However, due to the large amount of land the Arboretum covers, there won’t be many people close by. Everything is pretty spread out so there is plenty of room for everyone! Peacocks hanging around near the front. Large grass area by the fountain for a nice picnic. Benches are placed throughout the garden. Be sure to check out the waterfall, Queen Anne cottage, Baldwin Lake and the rose garden!
Main parking lot gets filled really quick. There is an additional parking lot on the left hand side with an easy access walk way to the entrance.

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