The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens

"Aside from its renowned art collection and rare antique books, the main draw of this property is its magnificent botanical gardens."

"Unwind in the Zen-like tranquility of a Japanese garden." Full review

"The former estate of railroad tycoon Henry Huntington is one of southern California’s most magnificent." Full review

"The Huntington comprises one of the world's finest research libraries of rare books and manuscripts; a world-class collection of 18-19C British art, French and American works." Full review

"The Huntington is a beautiful, cultural destination." Full review

"One of the world’s oldest and largest collections of cacti, succulents and plants from extreme environments." Full review

"The bequest of entrepreneur Henry E Huntington is now one of the most enjoyable attractions in the Los Angeles region." Full review

"If you have time for just one stop in the Pasadena area, be sure to see this sprawling estate built for railroad tycoon Henry E. Huntington." Full review

"American art is exhibited in additional galleries...but it's the vast botanical gardens featuring more than 14,000 different species of plants that draw most locals to the Huntington." Full review

"The Huntington is a museum that does not feel like a museum...there is the Australian Garden, Japanese Garden, Jungle Garden even the Shakespeare Garden"