Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden

About

Two-acre scenic & tranquil Japanese-style garden with path-enclosed ponds, waterfalls & a teahouse.

Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 286 Google reviews.

It opens on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and stays shut the rest of the week. Parking is the easy part: a free lot, free street parking and metered 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

Solid local standing
A 4.5 average from 286 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Free parking
A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other gardens sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this garden posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only
Shut the rest of the week, so there are 3 days to work with. Check the hours panel before you set out.
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.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Amenities

Family Friendly

Parking Available

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Common questions about Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden

What is Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden?

Two-acre scenic & tranquil Japanese-style garden with path-enclosed ponds, waterfalls & a teahouse. It is a garden in Los Angeles, CA, at 270 Arlington Dr.

What are the opening hours at Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden?

Hours vary by day: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Is there parking at Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden?

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

Is Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden good for kids?

Yes — Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden rated?

Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 286 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.