Gardens in California

Golden California is so large that it takes up more than 1/2 of the entire western coastline. It is known for its wide climate differences from the snowy Sierra Nevadas to the sandy beaches of the Pacific coast. Because of its size and varying geography, it may have one of the largest selections of different botanical gardens to visit in the entire U.S.


Featured Gardens:

The Japanese Garden

This top 10 U.S. Japanese Garden is located on the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant grounds in Van Nuys. It is simply titled "The Japanese Garden" (or Suiho En) and is a 6 1/2 acre ...

Map of California Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in California by City

Van Nuys : The Japanese Garden





San Francisco & Northern California (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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Coastal California (Regional Guide)
by: Sara Benson
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California Coastal Access Guide
by: California Coastal Commission
The California coast, from the majestic redwoods and rocky shores in the north to the palm trees and wide, sandy beaches in the south, is an area of unsurpassed beauty and diversity. This revised and expanded sixth edition of the California Coastal Access Guide is an essential handbook for both new and seasoned visitors exploring California's majestic 1,100-mile shoreline. With up-to-date ... [reviews]


Guide To Northern California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails
by: Charles A. Wells
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Streetwise San Francisco Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of San Francisco, California - Folding pocket size travel map with BART map, MUNI lines, bus routes
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Folded, laminated, indexed, street map of San Francisco, showing all streets, parks, and public transportation at a scale of 1:30,000. Legend includes cultural sites, hotels, places of interest, and more. Also provides insets for Chinatown/Union Square and the regional Bay Area. Legend is in English. [reviews]


1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die
Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the world's outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spain's famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diego's Healing Garden, created for ... [reviews]


Gardenwalks in the Pacific Northwest: Beautiful Gardens along the Coast from Oregon to British Columbia (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Alice Joyce
A delight for generalists and garden enthusiasts alike, this book is an indispensable resource for travelers throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
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A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
by: Adam Levine
Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to ... [reviews]



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