Gardens in Los Angeles
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- Shahab Sheikh BUnited States4 contributionsThe Los Angeles Zoo is a fun spot with a great variety of animals and well-maintained exhibits. It's easy to navigate, and there are plenty of places to stop and relax. Perfect for families or anyone who loves animals. We had a wonderful time exploring!Written 13 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- phvi2617Anaheim, CA661 contributionsExpo Park has a ton to see and do, including the L.A. County Natural History Museum, California Science Center, California African American Museum as well as BMO Stadium and the L.A. Coliseum. Under construction is the upcoming Lucas Museum.
The park itself is lovely, particularly the rose garden, though it could use a bit of upkeep. There is paid parking, but it's conveniently located by the Expo Park/USC Station on the Metro E line.Written 1 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Soccermom1220101 contributionsBeautiful garden under renovation. Didn’t know it was under renovation,1/2 was closed. Woukd come back when it is fully openWritten 6 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrew T324 contributionsOverall 7.8/10. This is a bit of a hidden gem. Lots of green space and walking around right on UCLA’s campus. There are some very cool trees and plants. I would recommend spending about 45 minutes to an hour there.Written 12 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael TLos Angeles, CA891 contributionsAfter a wildly unsuccessful trip to what I thought was The Chatsworth Depot Museum of Transportation and Movie History (which turned out to be a few things in a train station), I searched for something nearby to turn the day around. I travel with my three year old, looking for fun things to do and saw that I wasn't too far from the Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center (which I'd heard about).
I didn't know what to expect, and I'm still not sure have much of it we saw, but we had a great time. I was hoping there would be some sort of Welcome Center that would tell us what there was to do there so we could make the most out of our trip, but I couldn't find anything (other than signs for their upcoming pick your own grapefruit day that mistakingly said 2017). From what I gathered it is many small trails that take you into gardens and other wooded areas. There is an old historic house that you can look into, but I don't think it's open to the public.
They had a very cool water fountain and a gazebo... I don't know about you... but these are the two things needed for a successful trip with my three year old! He loves both things! So this place delivered! There are many statues on the premises to see, interesting chairs and benches, an old barn that had some artifacts on display (that was curios because some of the displays were simply straw and pinecones. A mystery!).
It was very relaxing. Like a mini Descanso Gardens right here in the San Fernando Valley... that's FREE!!! We did have other plans so had to leave before seeing everything, but we'll definitely be back! This is a great place to take a toddler to let them run around!!!Written 31 January 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - permiaIreland66,040 contributionsIt was a pleasure to meander amongst the imaginative and thought-provoking artistic creations.
Featuring some of the finest sculptures from the past century, they are set in peaceful and sylvan surroundings.
Named after the university’s third chancellor, it was he who dedicated the garden in 1967.Written 6 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Douglas William MBurbank, CA410 contributionsenjoyed this twice over august, once privately the other with Nissei Week. A true hidden gem in all those new condo!Written 9 October 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Almægtige GLos Angeles, CA17 contributionsThe place is not a park. So if you think you’re walking into another Griffith Park, think again.
With that said, this garden is a jewel and it offers shade, refreshment, rest, oxygen and beauty to whoever walks by it.Written 9 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Wendy GOakland, CA5 contributionsWear comfortable shoes (the path is steep). The views are spectacular. The art is fun. We really liked driving through the hills and seeing the homes. The appointment-making process is a bit weird. Nobody met us, so the gardeners told us just to walk through. But it was a fun detour for people looking for a unique experience. It looked like the art it rigged up with lights at night. I think it would be fun to experience that too. We went at twilight.Written 24 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Itzi BLos Angeles, CA89 contributionsLos Angeles is known worldwide for many things: the movie industry, beautiful if fake people, the sunshine, and the tendency for its citizens to hold unusual beliefs (beliefs such as the possibility that we may all be reincarnated alien beings or that radionic energy will move us to the next spiritual dimension.) LA may actually hold the title for most religions/philosophies/cults/awareness movements invented per square mile. One place you can learn about all of these important aspects of Los Angeles history is by taking a tour of the Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens, currently owned by the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness.
Let's start with sunshine. The Labyrinth is housed in the gardens of the Guasti Villa, an Italianate mansion built by Secondo Guasti in 1910. Mr. Guasti came from Italy and became wealthy as a winemaker, developing a huge vineyard in San Bernadino County. Mr. Guasti saw potential in the climate and built up a thriving business, surviving during Prohibition by selling communion and medicinal wine. This villa was his dream home; our tour guide told us that he brought in Italian craftsmen to create the wood carvings and murals. The MSA has done a wonderful job preserving this important testament to the American dream and stunning piece of Los Angeles history.
Now to Hollywood. The mansion was eventually sold to Busby Berkeley, who made fame and fortune in directing and choreographing dozens of movies featuring scantily-clad women creating geometric formations. Married six times, he lived in the villa with two of his wives. The villa was later sold again and used as a retirement home for doctors (some of which were likely plastic surgeons from nearby Beverly Hills; this was one fancy retirement home!) The building has also been used for locations in several TV shows, including Veep.
Finally, the spiritual dimension. The villa was purchased in the seventies by the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness, an organization started by a Rosemead English teacher who reportedly came out of a coma realizing that he was a spiritual leader. (His picture is all over the place in the villa; search the internet if you want to know more.) The organization features a somewhat checkered past (but then, what religious or human institution doesn't have a somewhat checkered past?). The villa currently serves as a seminary of sorts and at times, guests can also buy lunch in the cafeteria if it's available.
Your first visit can be reserved on Yelp and will consist of a tour from one of the MSA members. The tours are free. Our tour guide was friendly and answered questions from the group; he did indeed push the MSA literature and events several times during the tour, so be prepared. He was nice about it though and very pleasant, sharing lots of historical details about the building itself and pointing out important architectural features. He invited us to meditate as long as we wanted in the meditation garden (hours are 12-4 pm.)
Highly recommended! Free parking included with the tour.Written 31 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Norjeff2West Orange, NJ2,041 contributionsNo dogs allowed in this cute park by the Venice canals. However, ducks congregate and kicks feed them inside the park. A small playground for the kids. Not worth going out of your way unless you are in the area.Written 14 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ChinapjsWashington DC, DC3,626 contributionsMy wife fell in love with this meandering but well designed garden that for some people is the higdden in plain sign gem of the fabulous Getty Center museum. Hint: There are five small bridges over the stream that crosses the garden and on each bridge the sound of the water is different. Lots of other surprises.Written 2 December 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Creeping_Death_LALos Angeles, CA4,517 contributionsI've been coming to Griffith Park for decades and this was my first time to this hidden gem. The hike from the parking lot areas up to the top was pretty easy for the average hiker. It was nice seeing the different plants and trees growing in this part of the park and being well maintained. l look forward in visiting again in the future.Written 14 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jehenson81Washington DC, DC25,938 contributionsThis small garden is located outside the Los Angeles Public Library in downtown LA. It is a series of small greens spaces that sit on a few different levels on the west side of the building. When I went by, a variety of people were lounging on the grass and sitting on the concrete perimeters. A bit of green is always welcome in a concrete jungle.Written 30 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
