Popular Gardens in Venice Beach

"Going to Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is another one of the best things to do in Long Beach, California if you’re looking for some time to yourself. It’s one of the main points of interest for people curious about Japanese culture. At this center, you can bring yourself into a new line of thinking, hopefully learning some important things about yourself along the way."

"A Japanese garden covering 1.3 acres on the California State University campus, the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden was inspired by the Imperial Gardens in Tokyo. Annual events include a Koi auction and a chrysanthemum show. The garden also hosts a summer jazz picnic with live music and catered bento boxes."

"Garden includes a spectacular koi pond, waterfalls, tea house, and bonsai collection. Hosting special events, group tours and garden rental. Open Tuesday – Friday 8 a.m."

"The Wrigley Mansion, also known as The Tournament House, has been the home of the Tournament of Roses since 1958, when the Ada Wrigley (of the chewing gum family fortune) donated the massive home to the city of Pasadena for just that purpose. It’s the place where the annual New Year’s Day Rose Bowl Game and Rose Parade are planned, and where the queen and princesses are named and prepared for all their duties leading up to the big day. Those two big events take a lot of planning, which means that taking a guided tour of this over-the-top mansion only happens from February to September, for while this is Tournament House is a throwback to 1906 when it was built, the Italian Renaissance-style home is still used constantly and is an integral part of pulling off the massive parade and football game every year."

"The Tournament House, also known as Wrigley Mansion, is the permanent headquarters for the Tournament of Roses – the organization behind Pasadena's annual Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. The mansion was given to the City of Pasadena by the Wrigley family in 1958 – the same Wrigley name behind the gum. The Tournament House offers free tours on Thursdays, February through August, with each tour lasting one-hour."

"Not many know this, but you can visit the arbor and rose garden at the Wrigley Mansion, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses House. It’s a lovely and easy stroll. One that can easily be done and enjoyed at any time."

"If you are looking for one of the most peaceful parks in Los Angeles, this one is at the top of the list. The labyrinths are geometric designs that provide space for meditative walking. The gardens are inspired by Asian meditation gardens, and they’re filled with bamboo, lily ponds, and water fountains."

"Another of the top places to visit for learning about other cultures in Long Beach is the Los Cerritos Ranch House. This shows how Mexican and Spanish culture impacted ranches in the late 19th century. This goes into a part of American history that you might’ve not been aware of, but which is very helpful to know about."

"Malibu Wines is comprised of acres of vineyards, picnic tables and a store. Open seven days a week, it holds wine tastings and serves wines by the bottle and mimosas by the glass, often to live music. If a large group is heading in its direction, the company is more than happy to organise catering, too."

"Malibu Wines has found a new home – same wines, same big outdoor space with tons of seating, same fun atmosphere, just the now added bonus of more food/beer options."

"The Los Angeles Zoos is known as one of the best zoos in southern california. The 133-acre Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens are home to over 1,400 animals, representing more than 270 different species, of which over 58 are endangered. In addition to all of (those) these mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds, the LA Zoo is also home to several botanical gardens made up of over 800 plant species."

"Take a walk on the wild side at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, located in the Griffith Park Zoo. This historic zoo has been operating at its current site since 1966 with over 1,400 animals spanning over 270 different species. It also houses a beautiful botanic garden with over 800 species of plants."

"The next day on your Los Angeles family vacation itinerary gets a bit wild.Go wild at the Los Angeles Zoo and Aquarium of the Pacific on day four. Day 4: Go Wild with Adventure"

"With a brand new pilot R&D brewhouse and an awesome new cafe and tasting room in DTLA, Modern Times continues their barrage upon our palates with delicious beer upon delicious beer. In addition to getting kegs from their SD and Portland locations that don’t make it anywhere else in LA, MT is putting out some LA-brewed Hazy IPAs that rival anyone else’s in town. On any particular day, you’ll have several NE-style hoppy beers to choose from, with the chance to try some early recipes before they get brought down to San Diego for scaled-up production and wider release to the public."

"As the leaders in drive-thru for over 30 years Checkers & Rally’s locations are currently open and ready to serve our guests. We can provide our guests with the additional safety of an enclosed kitchen and limited personal contact – whether you choose to drive up, order ahead online, or have our ..."

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