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Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,585 Google reviews · Greenhouse 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 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.”
“The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Arcadia is a peaceful 127-acre oasis just a short drive from downtown LA.”
“We photographed and filmed Elaine and Wen's wedding at the LA County Arboretum, and it's one of the most photo-rich venues in the San Gabriel Valley.”
Amenities, with proof
“So I'm pretty sure there are peafowl here all year round.”
“Along the paths, you’ll spot fish and turtles in the water, plus a wide fountain where the geese like to gather.”
“Reception: The Peacock Cafe patio is set under string lights, so it glows once the sun goes down.”
What couples say again and again
“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.”
“The staff were friendly and they even let you come in for free with ebt , this garden is beautiful, the pictures really don’t do it justice , you have to see for yourself .”
“The peacock tile mural on the brick wall makes a fun, colorful backdrop too.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Weddings”
- Corporate & private events — “Corporate Events”
- Year-round — “So I'm pretty sure there are peafowl here all year round.”
From the reviews
We photographed and filmed Elaine and Wen's wedding at the LA County Arboretum, and it's one of the most photo-rich venues in the San Gabriel Valley. There is so much to work with that the hardest part is choosing.
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 glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular 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
Corporate events, retreats, or private parties come up for Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden — greenhouse 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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