Huntington Desert Garden, Botanical garden in San Marino, United States.
The Desert Garden features over 5,000 different species of cacti and succulents arranged across multiple terraced landscapes with winding paths.
Railroad magnate Henry Huntington established this garden in the early 1900s as part of his extensive San Marino estate development project.
The garden functions as an educational center where researchers study desert plant adaptations and conservation methods for rare species.
Visitors need advance reservations for weekends, with adult admission at 29 dollars and operating hours from 10am to 5pm except Tuesdays.
The collection includes specimens from Madagascar that span over 100 years in age, demonstrating successful long-term desert plant cultivation.
Location: California
Part of: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
GPS coordinates: 34.12720,-118.11000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:22
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