Themed Gardens

Encompassing about 130 acres, the botanical gardens feature 16 stunning spectacular themed gardens.

In 1903 Henry E. Huntington (1850–1927) purchased the San Marino Ranch, a working ranch about 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles with citrus groves, nut and fruit orchards, alfalfa crops, a small herd of cows, and poultry. The property—originally nearly 600 acres—today covers 207 acres, 130 of which are open to visitors. The Botanical living collections comprise approximately 28,000 living plant taxa (i.e., different types of plants) and can be found throughout the 16 themed gardens.