Virginia Robinson Gardens

On the grounds of the former Robinson home in Beverly Hills, there are 6.2 acres of tropical gardens known as the Virginia Robinson Gardens. One of the original residences in Beverly Hills, the Robinson mansion was constructed in 1911 and is now a historical site. More than 1,000 palm trees, a heritage rose garden, an edible garden, and other features now draw tourists to the area. Along with its five gardens—the Italian Renaissance Terrace Garden, the Formal Mall Garden, the Rose Garden, the Kitchen/Herb Garden, and the Tropical Palm Garden—it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and accessible to the public by appointment.

The Italian Renaissance Mediterranean to Tropical Oceanea plant types are represented at the Virginia Robinson Gardens. There are five unique gardens on the estate. The Italian Renaissance Terrace Garden offers views of the Citrus Terraces and a number of mature specimen trees. A variety of camellias, gardenias, and azaleas have been cultivated beneath substantial magnolia trees. The formal mall garden features rare specimen cycad "palms" and borders of perennial flowers. And the Tropical Palm Garden, which reputedly has the biggest grove of king palms (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) in the entire United States. Gingers, bananas, and plumerias can also be found in the tropical region.

Only those who pay for a guided tour by a docent can see the gardens and house. Tours must be scheduled online in advance.

Address: 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-2805, USA

Phone: +1 310-550-2087

Rating: 4.3/5.0, 160 Google reviews

Opening hours: 6AM - 8PM

Website: https://www.robinsongardens.org/