California is home to diverse landscapes including beaches, mountains, and deserts. But the state's botanical gardens are a ...

Want to wander through a breathtaking natural space this fall? California has one of the “most beautiful” gardens in the country, according to HGTV. The cable network searched for the best spot in ...

If you or the one you love adores flowers, consider planning a California road trip to explore these stunning gardens. They amaze visitors with their vivid colors and exquisite displays. ByRobin Raven ...

For many Southern California residents there is a natural oasis just a short drive away — the region’s many botanical gardens offer an escape from the daily grind of the urban jungle with a stroll ...

The South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes Estates isn’t reaching for the stars for its upcoming winter light show. Instead it’s bringing the stars down for a visit to illuminate the park with its ...

Forestiere’s Underground Gardens in Fresno, California, were hand-carved over 40 years by one man using simple tools like picks and shovels. The 10-acre site includes rooms, tunnels, and grottos where ...

A new version of this guide was published on May 20, 2025. Check it out for more gardens and updated information. Southern California is blessed with brilliant weather year-round, so it’s no surprise ...

In 1995, when most people considered native plants little more than weeds (if they considered them at all), desert devotee Mike Letteriello peered through a chain-link fence at a patch of bare ground ...

Nestled in the Ojai foothills in Ventura County, California, Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve is a 264-acre property stewarded ...

A sculpture garden lets you soak up art along with sunshine — and these days, with museum doors still closed by the pandemic, we’ll take our art fix any way we can. CultureTrip.com agrees, even in non ...