Los Angeles · Attraction
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Worth ItA massive, low-stress nature escape in Arcadia, with free-roaming peacocks that steal the show for kids.
“We have been coming here for years, and it remains one of our favorite, low stress escapes into nature.”
Best for
- A low-stress nature escape with kids
- Peacock sightings
Why Milo likes it
- Multiple distinct thematic zones — the Madagascar Spiny Forest, an Australian section, and a Cactus and Succulent Garden
- Baldwin Lake, the Queen Anne Cottage, and a shaded waterfall trail all feel genuinely removed from the city
- The Orange Garden and Rose Garden bloom simultaneously for an incredible fragrance
- Hundreds of semi-wild, free-roaming peacocks are a real highlight for kids
Know before you go
- Peacocks can become aggressive toward small children who get too close, even though they generally seem docile
Still deciding about Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden?
Ask Milo about this attraction. Milo has firsthand experience here — ask about fit, value, or what to know before booking.
Try: “Is Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden worth doing for A low-stress nature escape with kids?”
Pro tip
Keep young kids at a respectful distance from the peacocks — they can turn aggressive if a child gets too close.
Milo Experienced — Milo was personally there