San Gabriel Valley Botanical Gardens – World-Class Green Spaces

The San Gabriel Valley is home to some of Southern California’s finest botanical gardens. The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Arcadia spans 127 acres with global plant collections, historic buildings, and the famous free-roaming peacocks.

Nearby, Descanso Gardens offers camellias, roses, a Japanese garden, and seasonal spectacles. The Huntington in San Marino features 130 acres of themed gardens — desert, Chinese, Japanese, rose, and more — that rank among the best in the country. Smaller gems like Arlington Garden in Pasadena and the California Botanic Garden in Claremont (focused on California natives) round out the options.

Many offer free or discounted days, special events, and peaceful walking paths. Find current tickets, free admission windows, and garden events at www.iex.directory. Green beauty is abundant in the Valley — go experience it.