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Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden — Arcadia, California

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adults $18 · Seniors 62+ $14 · Students with ID $14 · Children 3–12 $8 · 2 and under free.

Address301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
HoursDaily 9am–5pm; last entry 4:30pm (members enter from 8am)
PricesAdults $18 · Seniors 62+ $14 · Students with ID $14 · Children 3–12 $8 · 2 and under free
Price notesOfficial prices from arboretum.org hours & admission page. Free EBT admission and AHS reciprocity — see perks. A 'free third Tuesday' appears only in older secondary sources, not on the current official page, so it is not claimed.
Age notesOfficial pricing tiers: children 3–12; children 2 and under free.
BookingDaytime tickets available online and at the door; special events may require advance tickets.
Suggested timeAbout 3 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — official accessibility/sensory pages not fetched in this pass; no access tags claimed.
ParkingFree parking in the Arboretum lot on Baldwin Ave
Hours in detailDaily 9am-5pm; last entry 4:30pm. Members enter early at 8am (official Visit page).
Tickets & bookingDaytime tickets are sold online through the Arboretum's ticket portal (linked from arboretum.org) and at the garden; last entry is 4:30pm.
AccessibilityAbout 2.5 miles of paved pathways provide access to many of the garden areas. Designated accessible parking is located near the main entrance. Wheelchairs and e-scooters are available for rent on-site (no reservations). A wheelchair lift is located at the Queen Anne Cottage. ADA service animals are welcome but must remain on a leash or harness and may not be left unattended; no pets are allowed, and emotional support, therapy, comfort or companion animals are prohibited because they are not service animals under the ADA (official Getting Here & Accessibility page).
Official tipsKeep a distance of 10 feet from the peafowl and do not feed, touch or chase any wildlife - peafowl, squirrels, rabbits, geese, turtles and coyotes are all part of the Arboretum's natural habitat (official safety guidance). Walking tours of the gardens and the Santa Anita Train Depot are available on select days.
Verified perk: EBT (Golden State Advantage) — free daytime admissionPer the Arboretum's official hours & admission page: holders of a Golden State Advantage EBT card receive free daytime admission for up to two adults and four children under 18 — no reservations; present the card with a matching California ID.
Verified perk: AHS Reciprocal Admissions — free with a participating garden membershipThe Arboretum participates in the American Horticultural Society reciprocal admissions program: members of participating gardens receive free admission with member card and ID. Official exceptions: Descanso Gardens, South Coast Botanic Garden and California Botanic Garden do NOT reciprocate with the Arboretum.

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