Greystone Mansion & Gardens
Greystone Mansion & Gardens is a large stone house in Beverly Hills set on 18.5 acres of parkland that the city maintains as a public space. The fifty-five room mansion features carved staircases, black and white marble floors, a movie theater, bowling alley, and billiard room within its Gothic and neoclassical design.
The mansion was built in 1928 for Edward Doheny Jr., the son of an oil magnate, and served as a private residence. Beverly Hills acquired the property in the 1960s, used it as a water reservoir, and opened it to the public as a park in 1971, then designated it a historic landmark in 1976.
The mansion reflects the wealth and architectural tastes of 1920s California, visible in its carved staircases, marble floors, and grand rooms designed for entertainment. The gardens and fountain continue to serve as gathering spaces where people celebrate important moments, keeping the house connected to community life.
The grounds are open daily from morning until late afternoon, with free parking available for visitors. The mansion's interior opens for self-guided tours on select weekend days from January through November, while the gardens and exterior remain accessible year-round.
A tragedy struck the house in 1929 when Edward Doheny Jr. was found shot just five months after the family moved in, with circumstances surrounding the incident remaining mysterious to this day. This dramatic moment in the home's early history adds a somber layer to its otherwise grand story.
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