Encompassing about 130 acres, the Botanical Gardens feature living collections in 16 stunning themed gardens with more than 83,000 living plants, including rare and endangered species, and a laboratory for botanical conservation and research.
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. His superintendent, William Hertrich (1878-1966), was instrumental in developing the various plant collections that make up the foundation of The Huntington's Botanical Gardens. The property-originally nearly 600 acres-today covers 207 acres, 130 of which are open to visitors.

The Huntington

1151 Oxford Road

San Marino, CA 91108