Check their website for hours of operation, parking, special events and calendar: http://www.getty.edu/visit/villa/
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Photos ~ Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Photos from previous journey Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA ~ Photos
Photos ~ Redondo Beach, CA
Photos from previous trip Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, CA ~ Photos
Photos ~ Hermosa Beach, CA
Photos from prior visit .. enjoy! Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, CA ~ Photos
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
When visiting the LA area, check out this beautiful oasis, located on the Palos Verdes peninsula. The 87 acres have over 2,500 species of plants so that there is always something in bloom. For me, it is always a must visit place.
When you pay your admission, you will receive a welcome map detailing the gardens, collections and walking paths. There is tram service offered on weekends.
Your walk starts at the Japanese Garden and Koi Pond. From there, you can meander through the Children’s Garden and the nearby, newly designed Rose Garden. Enjoy exploring the California native plants.
There are benches located throughout the garden, many in shade. Guests enjoy bringing food and having picnics in the lovely surroundings.
There is information on their web site how you can plan your event in this beautiful garden setting. Check also for upcoming events https://southcoastbotanicgarden.org/
Enjoy your journey. Additional photos: Photos ~ South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, CA
Bainbridge Island, Western Washington
Bainbridge Island is a short ferry rider from Seattle, but a world apart. Stroll along the main street (Winslow Way), stopping at the lovely, small Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (free). Browse the many local shops, including a fabulous book store (see link below), clothing shops, a toy store, a shop specializing in yarns and teas, novelties, antiques … have fun exploring! Also, walk along the beautiful Waterfront Trail.
As you stroll, check out restaurants for lunch or dinner and relax over coffee or ice cream (don’t miss Mora Iced Creamery).
My favorite restaurants include Restaurant Marche (fabulous French cuisine), Doc’s Marina Grill (on the water) and Café NOLA.
There are several good coffee shops, my favorite being Pegasus, next to Doc’s Marina Grill, where you can relax in a comfortable setting, savor their fabulous coffee and enjoy a pastry or lunch.
Bainbridge Island is perfect for a quick getaway from Seattle as a walk-on ferry passenger. Or you can drive onto the ferry, spend a day or weekend exploring Bainbridge Island and continue westward to the Viking town of Poulsbo and from there continue to the Olympic Peninsula. Enjoy your journey.
Photos ~ Bainbridge Island, WA
A Favorite Bookstore ~ Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island, WA
Bloedel Reserve ~ Bainbridge Island, Washington
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