Huntington Desert Garden, Los Angeles
Facts and practical information
The Huntington Desert Garden is part of The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. The Desert Garden is one of the world's largest and oldest collections of cacti, succulents and other desert plants, collected from throughout the world. It contains plants from extreme environments, many of which were acquired by Henry E. Huntington and William Hertrich in trips taken to several countries in North, Central and South America. One of the Huntington's most botanically important gardens, the Desert Garden brought together a group of plants largely unknown and unappreciated in the beginning of the 1900s. Containing a broad category of xerophytes, the Desert Garden grew to preeminence and remains today among the world's finest, with more than 5,000 species in the 10 acre garden. ()
Huntington Desert Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Huntington Library, Desert Garden Conservatory, Lacy Park, California Institute of Technology.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Huntington Desert Garden open?
- Monday 12 pm - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday 12 pm - 4:30 pm
- Thursday 12 pm - 4:30 pm
- Friday 12 pm - 4:30 pm
- Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Sunday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Huntington Desert Garden?
How to get to Huntington Desert Garden by public transport?
Bus
- Del Mar / Allen • Lines: 10 (30 min walk)
- Allen Ave & Del Mar Blvd • Lines: 10 (30 min walk)