Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

About

Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 5,636 Google reviews. That puts it 3rd of the 20 rated gardens we list in Los Angeles.

It keeps the same hours every day — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens in Los Angeles are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in Los Angeles.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.8 stars held across 5,636 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
3rd best-rated in Los Angeles
Measured against the 20 rated gardens we track in Los Angeles.
A genuine local landmark
5,636 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.

Worth knowing first

Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.
Popular enough to be busy
5,636 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.

Planning a visit

General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.

A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.

When to go

Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first. The gates are open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Amenities

No Dogs Allowed

Family Friendly

Restrooms

Parking Available

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Common questions about Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

What is Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden?

Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. It is a garden in Los Angeles, CA, at 301 N Baldwin Ave.

What are the opening hours at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden?

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM every day of the week.

Are dogs allowed at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden?

No. Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is not listed as allowing dogs.

Are there restrooms at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden?

Yes, restrooms are available at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden.

Is there parking at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden?

Parking options here include a free lot and free street parking.

Is Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden good for kids?

Yes — Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden rated?

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,636 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Los Angeles has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including The Huntington Chinese Garden - Garden of Flowing Fragrance, The Huntington Japanese Garden and Amir's Garden.