Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a unique 127 acre botanical garden and historical site, home to plant collections from all over the world, including many rare and endangered species, and housing outdoor historical landmarks representative of major phases of California history.

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    (626) 821-3222

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    arboretum.org

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301 N Baldwin Ave Arcadia , CA 91007 United States

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fantasy island queen anne cottage fockers gardens free admission picnics TVs peacocks wine concerts flowers comfortable trails quiet café films festivities County events forests
Greg Dronen

Very pretty place. It's divided by continents and they have a free shuttle that goes around the whole arboretum. And the peacocks just roam around giving you plenty of opportunities to take pictures.

Adam Ashley

This is one of the greatest places in Los Angeles County . Every film or tv show that you can think of has filmed here. The peacocks are gorgeous too.

Joseph C

Queen Anne Cottage was used in the old TeleVision Series Fantasy Island with the late Ricardo Montalban & Hervé Villechaize from 1977- 1984 on ABC & was reprised again from 1998- 1999.

Los Angeles

The main attraction is the 1885 Queen Anne Cottage , best known for its role on TV 's Fantasy Island and as the Florida home of Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand in Meet the Fockers .

Joseph C

Katy Perry filmed her music video Roar here. Destiny's Child filmed their Survivor video @ the waterfall area. Also filmed here: Tarzan, Jurassic Park , Murder She Wrote & more http://www.arboretum.org

Jose Largaespada III

Great place very peaceful you can get lost its really big make sure to bring some cold water if not there is a both where they sell drinks

Trina Beana

Originally the home of Hollywood actor and writer Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance. He committed suicide in 1932 in the parlor of the home after a reporter discovered he wasn't really a Native American.

.Rlene Ramirez

It's so nice and peaceful . If u live in the city . And wanna kind of get away but don't wanna drive to far. Then go hear. So tranquil. Love it

Joseph Warren

Well Today l went to help for the Thanksgiving Distribución by giving my time it was great to help them their food boxer in their car.

Joseph Warren

Well Today l went to help them by giving back to the community it was great by helping them with the Thanksgiving distribution for the families.

@socalwithkids

Take a walk on the paths, off the paved road . You'll see (and hear) a lot more of nature off the road . If you go with little ones, it's easy to navigate a jogger on the dirt paths. More at link below. Read more

nikki

incredible selection of climate-specific gardens and greenhouses, integrated with sculpture and wild peacocks

Lupe Loops

Free admission the 3rd Tuesday of the month otherwise $8 for adults, $6 for students.... Its very beautiful and scenic . Nice place to hang out all day and feel like you are in a magical place that i

Ross Sheingold

It's like your own private garden if you visit in the morning on a weekday. Beautiful, underrated place in LA County

Joseph Warren

It's really great to go and get involve with the community at the event .

Joseph Warren

I always love to help out every year in November for the food distribution.

K12 Inc

Did you know? 3000 years ago, the site of the Arboretum was known as Aleupkigna, "the place of many waters." After the arrival of Europeans, the area's earliest inhabitants became known as Gabrielenos Read more

@socalwithkids

Be sure to visit the Fantasy Island house on the grounds , and wear comfortable walking shoes , as there's a lot to see!

eric bornemann

Nice big gardens to walk around. Be on the lookout for peacocks !

Melissa S.

Great place to enjoy nature...and lots of "assertive" peacocks and geese !

Angie Chang

Serpent Trail is lovely - be sure to look down!

Johnny

After summer is the best time to go, especially in the afternoons on weekdays! Not as crowded and very peaceful .

Troy Parkins

Although Marvin is no longer here, Michael Finestein runs the symphony like Marvin would. Be sure to come out!

Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA

The Pasadena Humane Society has great behavior and training classes for dogs here! Check out our website for more information at www.pasadenahumane.org.

Juston Payne

Oh, sure, it's a lovely garden , but the stars of the show are the peacocks that roam about the grounds.

Joseph Warren

Today I'm volunteering at the event it will be the blast.

Kevin Hsiao

Best time to go is in the morning between 9-10 if you want to feed the squirrels

Kenneth Ziegler

More peacocks that you'd ever expect - even if you were warned ahead of time. Some of them like to show off their feathers. Also, climb to the top of the waterfall .

Kevin Hamano

Peacock and geese everywhere! The outskirts could use some work though as they're kind of boring compared to the middle areas.

Cat Lefebvre

An escape from the urban world, plus peacocks !

Dustin Thompson

The woman at the front counter was kind of a beyotch, but we didn't let that ruin a beautiful day at the garden

Mitchell Bishop

Free admission today and every third tuesday of the month !

Calliope Porter

bathrooms are kind of spread out. if you're with a slow walker, plan ahead!

Alyson Iwamoto

Bring your walking shoes and a good sunscreen ! You won't want anything to hold you back from exploring!

Cordelia Grey

Perfect for an escape from the city .

Abu Aya KD

Good for an afternoon

Kay Simantics

Your food-stamp card can get you in free plus the family!

Chris Adlesh

Every first Monday is roasted peacock with a Rosemary au jus side of garlic mashed potatoes at the cafe

Ray Wells

Front row great, lawn nice too.

Hilary Cable

Check out the Madagascar thorn forest . Peacocks are struttin' their stuff in March and April.

Janet Chang

Where I shoot photos of Peacocks !

DeeMagicGurl

Great fun! And beautiful!

Mark Havenner

Come to see the peacocks and huge orchid selection. Celebrate National Public Gardens Day the Friday before Mother's Day. Read more

National Wildlife Federation

Wildlife watch for California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Read more

Vanessa Olivas

The house was used in Entourage and Meet the Fockers

Maria Gilbert

The third Sunday of each month is Picnic Day. Bring a blanket and enjoy, but don't feed the peacocks ;) Read more

Catherine Stringer

Bring tissue. Your sinuses will thank you.

Joseph C

The Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival ! #TheBeerChicks! ????

Carol H

Goat yoga !

Chuck Chugumlung

Check their website for upcoming events ! http://www.arboretum.org

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