Nature, Art, Chill Activities OC + LA (County)
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Gardens LA
The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room
California, San Marino · The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room · 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
An English tea service with finger sandwiches & pastries are offered in this quaint dining room.
The Huntington Chinese Garden - Garden of Flowing Fragrance
California, San Marino · The Huntington Chinese Garden - Garden of Flowing Fragrance · The Huntington, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
Classical garden featuring water elements, plants and architecture of China.
The Huntington Japanese Garden
California, San Marino · The Huntington Japanese Garden · 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
Garden featuring bonsai specimens plus a teahouse, cafe, and art exhibits.
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
South Arroyo, Pasadena · Arlington Garden in Pasadena · 275 Arlington Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
3-acre, admission-free formal garden featuring Mediterranean & Californian trees & succulents.
Amir's Garden
Griffith Park, Los Angeles · Amir's Garden · Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Volunteer-run ornamental garden & rest area for hikers, with scenic views & a tranquil vibe.
Conejo Valley Botanic Garden
California, Thousand Oaks · Conejo Valley Botanic Garden · 400 W Gainsborough Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA
Set on 33 acres of hilly terrain, this site offers panoramic views & tours of its specialty gardens.
Mathias Botanical Garden
Westwood, Los Angeles · Mathias Botanical Garden · Lath House, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
Peaceful campus botanical garden offering docent-led & self-guided tours, plus educational programs.
Doris Japanese Garden
California, Los Angeles · Doris Japanese Garden · 5029017926, Los Angeles, CA 90008, USA
City park popular for its turtles and other wildlife, plus hiking, picnicking, and meditation.
South Coast Botanic Garden
California, Palos Verdes Estates · South Coast Botanic Garden · 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, USA
Former landfill transformed into a botanical garden with themed areas, a koi pond & a peaceful vibe.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
California, Long Beach · Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden · Determination Drive, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
Scenic park featuring a koi pond, a waterfall & 3 bridges, plus a black rock beach & a Zen garden.
Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens
California, San Marino · Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens · 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens.
Descanso Gardens
California, La Cañada Flintridge · Descanso Gardens · 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, USA
Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe.
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
California, Arcadia · Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden · 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.
Walks, Nature, Other LA
Antelope Valley
California, Lancaster · Antelope Valley · Antelope Valley, Lancaster, CA 93536, USA
This expansive desert valley features hiking, an abundance of seasonal poppies & panoramic views.
Santa Monica State Beach
California · Santa Monica State Beach · Santa Monica State Beach, California, USA
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities.
Venice Canal Historic District
Venice, Los Angeles · Venice Canal Historic District · Venice, CA 90292, USA
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians.
Griffith Park
California, Los Angeles · Griffith Park · Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & the L.A. Zoo.
Griffith Observatory
Griffith Park, Los Angeles · Griffith Observatory · 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.
Chinatown Central Plaza
Central LA, Los Angeles · Chinatown Central Plaza · 943 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Pedestrian mall designed in Chinese style featuring a variety of Asian shops & restaurants.
Plaza Olvera
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles · Plaza Olvera · 401 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Little Tokyo Koban and Visitor's Center
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles · Little Tokyo Koban and Visitor's Center · 307 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles · Japanese American Cultural & Community Center · 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Compact center featuring a garden, a theater and exhibits showcasing Japanese culture.
Art & Books LA
Vroman's Bookstore
Playhouse Village, Pasadena · Vroman's Bookstore · 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
Brick-and-mortar bookstore with an onsite cafes and wine bar selling an array of books, stationery and novelty gifts.
The Getty Villa
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles · The Getty Villa · 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts.
The Getty Center
Brentwood, Los Angeles · The Getty Center · 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
Eames Foundation
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles · Eames Foundation · 203 Chautauqua Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA
This iconic mid-century modern home of well-known designers Charles & Ray Eames offers tours.
Mosaic Tile House Venice, CA
Venice, Los Angeles · Mosaic Tile House Venice, CA · 1116 Palms Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA
This quirky 1940s home has been covered inside & out with colored tile & splintered-glass mosaics.
The Last Bookstore
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles · The Last Bookstore · 453 S Spring St Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.
The Broad
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles · The Broad · 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.
Museum of Social Justice
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles · Museum of Social Justice · 115 Paseo de la Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Chinese American Museum
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles · Chinese American Museum · 425 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Museum in the storied Garnier Building features historical & art exhibits, plus cultural events.
Bel Canto Books Retro Row
4th Street Corridor, Long Beach · Bel Canto Books Retro Row · 2106 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814, USA
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Central LA, Los Angeles · La Brea Tar Pits and Museum · 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Central LA, Los Angeles · Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · LACMA West, 6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Modern museum dedicated to the history of film in the United States & throughout the world.
Gardens & Nature OC
Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton
California, Fullerton · Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton · 1900 Associated Rd, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA
A sprawling, 26-acre greenspace featuring 4,000+ types of plants, walking trails & a museum.
Sherman Library & Gardens
Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach · Sherman Library & Gardens · 2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA
Serene botanical garden with patios, conservatories & walkways, plus a research library & cafe.
Little Treasure Cove
Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach · Little Treasure Cove · Newport Beach, CA 92657, USA
Public beach featuring paved trails, tide pools, and a cave, plus a restroom.
Crystal Cove State Park
California · Crystal Cove State Park · California, USA
Park has 3.2-mile beach with sandy coves & tide pools, plus 2,400 acres of land for hiking & biking.
Crescent Bay Point Park
California, Laguna Beach · Crescent Bay Point Park · Crescent Bay Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
This green space sits on a bluff that provides panoramic views of the ocean and a tide pool.
Heisler Park
California, Laguna Beach · Heisler Park · 375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
This beach area offers artsy park benches, sculptures, ocean views, rocky shores & tide pools.
Victoria Beach
California, Laguna Beach · Victoria Beach · Victoria Beach, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
White-sand beach featuring mansions & an iconic castle-inspired tower built against the cliffs.
Niguel Botanical Preserve
California, Laguna Niguel · Niguel Botanical Preserve · 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA
Botanical garden featuring a playground and picnic areas, plus benches and walking trails.
Art & Books OC
Lido Village Books
Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach · Lido Village Books · 3424 Via Lido #103, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
Family-friendly indie bookseller stocking a variety of titles including classics and bestsellers.
UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa
South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa · UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa · 3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
Venerable museum features a collection of modern & contemporary artwork, tours & educational events.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
California, San Clemente · Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens · 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA
Historic home & gardens of the founder of San Clemente, offering a range of cultural & arts events.
