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UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,275 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Los Angeles, California
Peaceful campus botanical garden offering docent-led & self-guided tours, plus educational programs.
Plan your tour
- Pets “Dogs are allowed and restrooms are located at the main entrance at the bottom of the stairs.”
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 310-825-8260
- Website botgard.ucla.edu — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The setting
“The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and surprisingly quiet considering its location near a bustling campus.”
Amenities, with proof
“An impressive natural space featuring a waterfall, koi pond, meadow, and more than 3,000 plant species from around the world.”
“Dogs are allowed and restrooms are located at the main entrance at the bottom of the stairs.”
What couples say again and again
“It’s not massive, but the variety of plant life packed into this space is impressive, from towering redwoods to desert succulents, lush ferns, and tropical flowers.”
“The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and surprisingly quiet considering its location near a bustling campus.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Went to a baby shower at the UCLA Botanical gardens.”
- Corporate & private events — “Corporate Events and Parties”
From the reviews
Went to a baby shower at the UCLA Botanical gardens. Very nice location for hosting a garden party. I arranged the florals for the event. Lovely mom to be and wonderful place to visit
Corporate events & private parties at UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
Corporate events, retreats, or private parties come up for UCLA Mathias Botanical 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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