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(For other online garden tours, see the listing at the bottom of this page.)

The Fuschia garden, covered by shade-cloth, is near the entrance to the garden.  Fuschias, of course, thrive in the damp air of the nearby Pacific.

Situated less than one mile from the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula near Los Angeles, the South Coast Botanic Garden is little known, but quite beautiful, especially in summer.

Its 87 acres contain more than 2,500 species of plants with particular emphasis on plants and trees suitable for a Mediterranean climate.  

Despite the fact that the South Coast Botanic Garden is close to the ocean, cactus and succulents grow vigorously.

Paths wind through the gardens leading from the extensive rose garden to the Mediterranean garden to the cactus garden.

Canna Lilies and Agapanthus line the walkways in the Mediterranean section of the South Coast Botanic Garden during a hot mid-summer day.

There is ample parking at the gardens and a picnic area.  For details of hours and driving directions, click here.  This garden is family friendly with places especially for children.

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