Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Midtown at USC

BEVERLY HILLS. This nearly two-mile strip of green runs 14 blocks along Santa Monica Boulevard, from Doheny Drive to...

BEVERLY HILLS. This nearly two-mile strip of green runs 14 blocks along Santa Monica Boulevard, from Doheny Drive to Wilshire Boulevard and then along Wilshire to Whittier, right through the heart of Beverly Hills. The site of several annual events, the park is also notable for other reasons. Between Camden and Bedford Drives is a large cactus garden, one of the largest collections in the world. A jogging path runs the length of the park, past statues and flower gardens. At the southwest end, the 1931 Electric Fountain runs through a changing display of color effects every eight minutes.

Hours: Daily Open 24 Hours

WESTWOOD. Tucked away on the north campus of UCLA is this, one of the nation's best sculpture collections. More than 70...

WESTWOOD. Tucked away on the north campus of UCLA is this, one of the nation's best sculpture collections. More than 70 works by well-known artists like Calder, Noguchi, Rodin, Matisse, and Zuniga populate five acres dedicated to outdoor art. Maintained by the university's Hammer Museum, the collection grows each year. A quiet oasis, the garden is open year-round and is a lovely destination for a contemplative stroll.

Hours: Sculpture Garden Daily Open 24 Hours
Tours Thu 6:15pm

SAN MARINO. A day at the Huntington is a treat, even for kids. Among its many attractions, botanical gardens are the...

SAN MARINO. A day at the Huntington is a treat, even for kids. Among its many attractions, botanical gardens are the major draw, and they include more than 120 acres of lawns and themed gardens, not to mention more than 14,000 kinds of plants. The original residence, then, houses a wonderful art collection whose specialty is British, French, and American works of the 18th and 19th centuries. The prestigious library boasts incredibly rare manuscripts and books, including a Gutenberg Bible. The Rose Garden Tea Room invites guests to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea buffet, and a cafe with patio seating is available. Special programs and classes, many of them family-oriented, are offered weekly.

Hours: Sep - May Mon, Wed-Fri Noon-4:30pm; Sat-Sun 10:30am-4:30pm Jun - Aug Wed-Mon 10:30am-4:30pm

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ARCADIA. Travelers seeking gardens in Los Angeles head to the Arboretum of Los Angeles County. This 127-acre botanical...

ARCADIA. Travelers seeking gardens in Los Angeles head to the Arboretum of Los Angeles County. This 127-acre botanical garden and historical site features plant collections from all over the world, including many rare and endangered species. Ground highlights include the perennial garden, the Meyberg waterfall, a rose garden and a citrus grove. The area also serves as an animal sanctuary, and visitors can see the famous peafowl as well as various migratory birds and aquatic creatures.

Hours: Grounds Daily 9am-4:30pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only