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Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,581 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Arcadia, California
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (626) 821-3222
- Website arboretum.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
The setting
“The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Arcadia is a peaceful 127-acre oasis just a short drive from downtown LA.”
“The rose garden was one of my favorite spots with so many colorful and vibrant roses of all kinds.”
“Along the paths, you’ll spot fish and turtles in the water, plus a wide fountain where the geese like to gather.”
“The green house that houses the ferns, orchids, monsteras, & pothos was also very intriguing as the beauty of all the plants seem to grow vibrantly together.”
Amenities couples mention
“The rose garden was one of my favorite spots with so many colorful and vibrant roses of all kinds.”
“Along the paths, you’ll spot fish and turtles in the water, plus a wide fountain where the geese like to gather.”
What couples say again and again
“There are multiple gorgeous peacocks that roam the garden which gives you many opportunities to take those selfies or photos.”
Getting married at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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