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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to comment on the collection. I think their membership is a good deal if you live nearby or like beautiful things. Depending on what you get, it could allow you two guests to enter...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My gf's and I decided to have a little surprise b-day lunch at the Tea Room last weekend. If your expecting a traditional tea room this is not the place for you. Everything but the tea and coffee was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over the summer, my boss type decided to treat my colleague, her 4-year-old daughter and I for high tea at the Huntington Library. I've never been to the grounds before and I was impressed with how...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge lot, plenty to see, multiple gardens to walk on. Famous paintings, priceless books and artifacts, beautiful furnitures and draperies. I didn't have enough time to see everything.For the much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can 10,000 Yelpers be wrong?Why, sure. Just not this time.Yes, the hours suck (too limited) and you won't have time to see everything that possibly can be seen. Is this intentional to cause you to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i heart the huntington library, it's stunningly beautiful and relaxing! yesterday was my first time visiting and i loved it! i only wish that i had gotten there a bit earlier to join the garden tour....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington has really nice mix of exhibits: books, paintings, furniture, and gardens. We only had 2 hours and that wasn't enough time to do it justice. Each genre has enough examples to give one...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a popular place. What else to say....beautiful, beautiful gardens. There's a spot where the path splits and one side narrows into a little cove next to a brook. Green willows drape overhead and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Until I was about 6 years old, I used to live in Vienna Austria. My first and some of my most precious memories are from there. Especially the memories I have of my family strolling through Schonbrunn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow... now this place is HUGE! I always seen photos online of their reknowned Japanese garden but I didn't realize how large the whole place was! When I arrived a little before 3 pm one of the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went recently with my aunt and grandfather and had a great time. I got to see the newly (or sort of recently) constructed Chinese garden, which was spot on and very impressive, with seemingly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! all the artwork and historical documents and the gardens.. it is a very interesting place to visit! and the mausoleum where the Huntingtons were burried is kinda neat too.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ultimate, perfect time to visit is definitely spring... but if you're lucky to score free tickets the first Thursday of each month, then that day is the perfect time to visit (even on a sweltering...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, love this place! It's Stunningly beautiful.The first time I came here I was 4 years old my mother brought me and we took a tour. It was wonderful from what I remember and the lady who gave it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place! (especially after the badBAD experience in 4Season.) GREAT food, all-you-can-eat so quantity AND quality! Friendly services all the time, beautiful rose surroundings. Just pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE COMING HERE!! This place is super gorgeous and can be very romantic. I have been coming here ever since I was 5 years old. I have never in my life had a bad experience and the people who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're into getting the full experience of the Huntington Library, then you'll want to enjoy lunch in the tea room. It is located next to the smaller restaurant that serves hamburgers and pre-made...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place that I can take my husband for tea because there is ENOUGH food, due to the buffet. The food is good, the tea is excellent and the Huntington's Children's Garden is the most...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#30 in http://365losangeles.blogspot.com/I came back here this past weekend for their members-only free concert series. Imagine HUNDREDS of families covering the main lawn of the Huntington (right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! It's a great place to take a date. The bonsai garden was probably my favorite section (mainly because my friend's grandpa donated a lot of the trees on display), but every area...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is primarily for the botanical gardens, most of which are superlative. The Desert Garden is one of the most comprehensive collections of succulents you will ever see -- it's likely one of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on the last night of the summer concert series. Admission was only $5 if accompanied by a member. Score!! Isn't it usually $15~20? Believe it or not, this was my first time here, ever! I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I give this place 10 stars? I have been coming to the Huntington since I was a little girl. At the time, the garden didn't charge for admission, they only charged you for parking and even then,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
only downfall is admission cost in addition to the tea room cost but if you make a whole day of it, its a nice day out. tea room food was good, the assortment of diff cheeses were great...it's buffet...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really nice place. everything is very well organized and beautiful. there are so many things to do here. only bad thing i encountered during here was when my camera died on me =[. o yea, those lil...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful, but so expensive. Go on the free day. The collection is remarkable and the grounds are tranquil and gorgeous, but it's too expensive for families. I'm sure upkeep is high, but I do wonder...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A quality museum in the heart of Pasadena.You could easily kill an entire day here at the library. We visited with some friends who had been before and although we did the whole park in a few hours I...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I sort of wish I could give it two and a half. I know people love this place, and I think it's just a matter of my expectations being too high. But I sort of thought when I walked around, that oh,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the only place better than the huntington would probably be the getty. but this place feels more homey and classical, less modern and edgy. they have a good art collection and a good amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE english tea. So I was very excited about the Huntington Library Rose Garden Tea Room. They serve an english tea buffet and it was quite delish.We arrived and was given their summer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to believe the negative reviews! We were here in April '09 with a small group and everything was lovely. There were no "children running around" and our server was quite attentive. Even tho'...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I didn't mention this before, but I'm an incurable museum junkie. Yesterday, I sneaked away from my routine, and took in a long-overdue visit. What impressed me the most were the Samuel...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to come to. The price is cheap for students with student ID ($8 i believe). Score! The place is simply beautiful with just the right amount of artwork - not too little that...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What happened to the traditional Huntington Rose Garden Tea Room? Used to eat here in years past every couple of months with the "girls" - classic "tea" sandwiches, desserts, etc. presented and served...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always wanted to visit Huntington Library and decided to take advantage of my FUNemployment situation and go with a friend on a weekday. Tickets were $15 for adults ($20 on weekends) and $10 for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of greatest treasures known to mankind - without a doubt should be added as one of the wonders of the world.Ok I may be spewing a bit of hyperbole, but honestly I need to drown out any fool who...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. I really wanted to like this place. Mom was in from out of town and the gardens are lovely.From the moment you walk into this place after spending the day on the wonderful grounds, its...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little pricey to get in, but luckily they offer a student discount. Make sure to go on a day when it's not too hot because when it's too hot, it's not as fun. I love coming here and just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In May/09 my restaurant group and I toured the Huntington Library, a 200 acre fabulous estate located in San Marino, just outside of Pasadena, CA. This monumental park includes a historic library,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two Words:FREE.DAY.One Thursday a month, Huntington Library has a free day. Score your rezzies a month in advance and check out their website for more info. Huntington Library is gorgeous, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I avoid Pasadena for the most part. It's ridiculously hot, and it's far from the ocean (and yes, the two go hand-in-hand). But, other than the Rose Bowl, there is one reason for which I will make...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once I entered the garden, I was in shock. It is the most beautiful place I've ever walked upon. It took me a while to just breath it all in. It was so serene and peaceful that I just lost myself at...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing way to spend a beautiful day. I was so impressed with the different gardens. One second you feel like you're standing the Australian outback and the next in a tropical jungle. So relaxing....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Given that you need to make reservations three weeks in advance I have to say I had pretty high expectations for this place. Expectations were not met. The food is cute, your typical tea sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stunningly beautiful. The whole place gushes a meditative serenity, the kind that makes you want to just sit down by the lagoon, or on the dais just under the verandah, or along the waist high wall,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens. I love that this place is so close to where I live. I don't mean that it's so "convenient" per se... I mean I love that it's so close to the hustle...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For 25 bones per person, this tea room is only "a'ight".The tea selection is limited, although the tea itself along with the initial scones that accompany it have never disappointed! Other than this,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's Thursday 18 June and today's the day. Hollywood stars are probably sensing that paparazzi and thousands of fans have shifted eastward, albeit temporarily, because all attention is on Big Stinky...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What makes me drive from Garden Grove to San Marino twice in one month and drop the $120 to become a member? Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens. A land to get lost within and spend away a day....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times, and I must say my favorites are the warm & yummy scones and the fig & prosciutto sandwich. Some notes:1) You must make reservation in advance; if you walk in, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just plain beautiful. Words can't describe the wonderment you feel when you stroll through their property. No wonder so many people get their wedding pictures taken here. It's just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bring your camera as this is a unbelievable place. The Huntington Library, botanical gardens and art museums were a wonderful way to spend a weekend afternoon. I read about the opening of this place a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastical, historical art and buildings(cool inside). Avoid the gardens on hot, hot days.(good luck)Loved the Asian gardens. Authentic designs. Great docent at the Japanese garden to take pics.Go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A small room that was once part of an old office and bowling alley when Huntington was alive. I am thankful to my friend for setting up an early morning reservation plus tour for the tea room. After...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you serious?! Heaven does exist on earth?! I kept saying this to myself as I was strolling through the bootyful botanical gardens at the Huntington Library. The art was cool inside, but the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
20 bucks a head is kind of steep but I say it is worth doing it at least once. Very beautiful gardens. This place is huge, so make sure you put on comfortable shoes. Very relaxing and peaceful place...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here on the free day with my girlfriend. For a library this is as good as it gets. The day was exciting here. We ran, we sprint, we chase each other down from one destination to another through...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My camera's flash went off while taking a picture of a impressive large painting (I posted it) I noticed the docent saw me and the chase was on. I quickly left and tried to blend it with the crowd...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fellas, instead of wasting your money going to see the latest brain-dead romantic comedy, shell out the 40 bucks (that's 20 bucks each for you adult types) and bring your girlfriend and/or wife here....
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the library! Go for the gardens!No, that was not a typo, "gardens" is plural. They have several: English garden with roses, japanese, chinese, tropical, forest, desert.Don't forget to bring a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place.. beautiful place to be just walking around or to take pictures.. a group of us did a photography scavenger hunt and it was really fun to do here.. great for groups and visitors....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the middle of suburbia...check. Totally awesome...check. Only cost me 10 bucks to get in b/c of my student ID and it was worth it. It would be worth it if I had to pay the full $15. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopping by the tea room is a lot of fun when you're spending the day at the Huntington.NOTE: Definitely get reservations if you want to eat there on the weekends. Space fills up FAST.Now, it's a tea...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing gem in Pasadena/San Marino area. The gardens are freakin' amazing. I particularly enjoyed the Japanese zen garden and bonsai display, as well as the Chinese garden. Spacious 200 acre grounds....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uh oh, macho men beware. Your manhood will be severely challenged at the Huntington library and gardens. Perhaps your normal routine involves crushing beer kegs on your forehead and lifting gas...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:- variety of sandwiches (cucumber/mint, prosciutto/fig, salmon/cucumber/dill, spicy egg, white albacore, curried chicken, & watercress)- variety of cheeses (gouda, munester, pepperjack,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington has a beautiful museum and gardens located in San Marino. I volunteered at the plant sale this past weekend and found everyone to very nice and the plants were awesome. They even let...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely amazing, is a description that could sum up my entire review. However, I will elaborate more on this spectacular place. Today, I had the privilege of viewing some of the most...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my experience here on Valentine's Day this year. For $25 you get your tea service buffet style which I think is a good deal compared to other tea rooms (that is if you're a member of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
6, 7, 8, 9, 10 stars!!!This was the highlight of my LA trip and will cherish the memories I experienced here from years past to my most recent visit. Besides the most beautiful and well manicured...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVEE THIS PLACE..This place is the best museum/art/botanical garden i had ever been to. although it cost $20 to get in if you are not a member, this place is worth EVERY penny. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ignore my star rating. Everyone, stop coming here.Okay, not really, but kinda. I love this place way too much, but I've noticed that it has been way too crowded of late. At least if everyone could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alas we came on the hottest day of the year. Nevertheless, students get a discount upon entry. Free parking and in-and-out privileges. The gardens were beautiful. The greenhouse was reminiscent of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful, nice place to spend a sunny afternoon.I especially like to go here with my niece and nephew because this place has so much for kids. You can run around, look at beautiful plants, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has it all.Always gorgeous and fun for all ages, the Huntington has so much to offer. I've been going to the Huntington since I was a wee thing with my parents and now I go on my own at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love! I am completely in love with this place. It is amazingly beautiful. I probably spend more time enjoying the gardens then i do the actual library/museum part...which are interesting....but I go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington is beautiful! You can wander around here in the gardens all day. Be sure to bring a camera! You should also check out the mansion & the collection of rare books. This place is a true...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to the Huntington Gardens since I was a baby! My Grandpa was a guard at the Library for 30 years, and we would come visit him every Sunday. My old memories of staring up at pinkie...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it here. The finger sandwiches were all really really good. Scones have that homey warm feeling to it and the tea is aromatic. They also have...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite museum / garden in California. They have a very good mixture of different garden theme. And there is adequate stock of interesting Art work.My favorite garden being the Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an absolutely beautiful oasis to get lost in for an afternoon. I highly recommend it to anyone who has OD'd on LA on their vacation and needs a little greenery and walk.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to a dear friend, I got to go for free at March's First Thursday!(on the first of every month, they give away a limited number of free tickets for the First Thursday of the following month)The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only complaint that I have about the Botanical Gardens is that they are only open until 4:30pm - would love to stroll through the winding paths of amazing foliage at sunset!If you're in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had had time to wander the old-english style estate for more than a few hours, heck- I could be there all day and be completely and utterly content. I can eat, people-watch, relax, walk and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick & Dirty: Art, Books, Nature, Walking. If you don't like any of those then you should probably not go here. Wear good walking shoes!Long & Botanical: As a Southern California native The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The HLACBG is an amazing oasis located in suburban San Marino. The gardens are beautifully manicured, with different themes such as chinese, desert, tropical, etc.Sit for ten minutes in the manicured...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would definitely, definitely recommend anyone in the area to check this place out. Although I have yet to go on an official tour, this place is a classic! It's great for anyone who is into nature,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kudos to my BF for bringing me here for our daytime date. It was the perfect spot for me, especially after a very stressful work week. The gardens were eclectic, the atmosphere was serene. Not only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First, let me tell you what it *used* to be like. They served an elegant high tea, with service at your table. There was a menu of tea selections, not the choice between two teas (English Breakfast...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was really surprised by this place. I am English but afternoon tea isn't in my usual repertoire of things to do on a Saturday afternoon!! My girlfriend and I met some friends at the Huntington...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spacious, sweet piece of property.The grounds are absolutely breathtaking and well manicured. I can't wait to come again when other buds are in full bloom. The huntington is a great place to take a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm a guy so probably not the best person to review a tea place, but i've been here a few times and it's always a nice relaxing afternoon. My wife and I have a membership, so we don't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to walk around and relax. Beautiful garden and nice museum. I've been here a few times and I never get sick of it. The Japanese garden there is really famous. Many movies are shot...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome in the free steak kind of way. Except it has nothing to do with food. I brought my sister when she visited for our Chinese New Year celebration (our parents ditched us and went...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS IS THE BEST PART OF LA COUNTY.1. I want to get married here2. I want to raise my children here so they can frolick amongst the flowers3. I want to build a tiny hut in the Japanese garden and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here, spend the day, and plan to return! There is just SO much to see, from the gardens to the museums. I went in February, so many things weren't in bloom but the cactus garden was particularly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington Library and Gardens have been on my list of things to check out in LA since I moved here. I only wish I had visited sooner!The gardens are beautiful and sprawling (120 acres)! They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't been, go. If you haven't been in a while, go back. The Huntington is a literal treasure, right here in SoCal. I just went today to see the Lincoln exhibit (Small but interesting. Side...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Huntington Gardens so much, I can't be unbiased. I have no idea if they deserve 5 stars, but from me they shall have as many stars as they wish. Unlike many botanical gardens, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous, stunning and simply famous. I spend hours here and enjoyed every minute of it. It was so beautiful. Be sure to bring your camera as the Japanese garden is awesome.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having been a member here for 10 years I have been continuously impressed at the consistant improvement and additions to this already spectacular place. If you love art, the outdoors, flowers and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG I love this place. Located inside the Huntington Rose Garden and for $25 you can have the best British style brunch buffet ever! PLEASE keep in mind this isn't no Hometown (grubby stuff) Buffet,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVED this place, then I LIKED it, now, I just like it a bit. I don't think that it is worth the drive and the price of admission to get to it. I used to keep a business card with the prices on it,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place should be one of the seven wonders of the world :) or at least a must see place before you die. Acres and acres of serene and beautiful orchids, grass, exotic trees. The Japanese garden...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had no clue exactly what the Huntington really was, but it was on my list of things I must do before I move out of LA next month. I have definitely been missing out. It's about as serene as you can...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only went to the Chinese garden, but I will definetely come back to check out the rest. It's a shame not many ppl in SOCaL have been to this place (though you can't really consider this a hidden...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not only do I love the buffet factor, but the food there is great! They have a variety of salads, tea sandwiches, cheeses (my favorite), desserts, spreads, and not to mention caviar!! I don't know if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my birthday last year and I absolutely fell in love with tea houses. It was my first time going to a tea room so I was not sure what to expect.I loved how you were able to choose what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A lovely tea room sitting in the middle of wonderful gardens. I love the back room, where it's far more quiet and relaxing. The chocolate chip scones are one of my favorites, and the Gold Rush tea...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today was my second time visiting the Huntington. Once again, I loved it. The first time I went, was a few days after a rainstorm had come through (or as close as we get to good rainstorms in so Cal)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place so much that when we were in Los Angeles for 4 months, became a member to enjoy the gardens weekly...I would come and write or catch up on phone calls...read or just sit and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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The Huntington Library is a beautiful place to visit when you're in the mood for some great scenery and don't want to go far from home. The Gardens are nestled in a San Marino neighborhood, and whether you...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be one of my favorite places to go in LA, and I recently had the chance to revisit it/speedwalk along the way.Super awesome gardens, impressive literary collection (Chaucer First...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't like all-you-can-eat places. The quality of buffet goods usually pales in comparison to individually prepared meals that arrive fresh, hot/cold (whatever it's supposed to be) at your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The girlfriend, J, and I hooked up with fellow Yelpers Michelle L and Charles D at the Huntington Library. This was a first trip for all of us. J is an interior designer and I am a little bit of an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington was my first brush with afternoon tea and at that time, I was absolutely fascinated with this place. All-you-can-eat sandwiches and tarts, delicious scones, unlimited drinks, and all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice gardens. A great place to spend the day.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never encountered a library such as this. A couple hours does not do this place justice. I'd make it a whole day thing. The gardens are really gorgeous... if you're a romantic or a dreamer,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun. I came multiple times on school field trips in grade school, and I returned last weekend. Still as fun as I remember.The gardens are very pretty. my favorites were the japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me: what else is there to do in socal?B: there's huntington library...Me: da heck? i am not going to the library on my vacationit's not. this place was really pretty. i think it'd be a good place to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the finest botanical gardens in the country is tucked away in quiet San Marino. Hardly standing out amongst the old estates in the old money San Marino neighborhood, the Huntington Libray Art...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Gardens!Great place to take an afternoon stroll...Afternoon Tea is a must for first timers!
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there are so many things to look at! a nice place to take a date and wander around on a cool day. i definitely need to come back because i didn't get to see everything i wanted to the last time.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very beautiful place where you can relax and look at nice gardens and paintings. I've gone here many times and I am an artsy kind of guy who enjoys gardens and paintings. If you like art and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I did not know what to expect when the library was recommended as one of the things to do while in LA. I knew it had a few gardens, and I knew it had a few books. Holy molry was I impressed with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We come here once a month, is that bad?I love having tea here. Yes, it is a bit pricey for tea and sandwiches. But I can't get enough. They have egg, salmon, ginger, and cucumber finger sandwiches....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few years ago, when I first heard about the Portland Classical Chinese Garden and its construction history, I was amazed by their dedication to details and by their hard work. I wanted to pay a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bing's Children's Garden is smaller than I expected. I love passing through the Japanese garden on the way out of Liu Fang Yuan. I like the emphasis on views and that there is a tea house. When I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful and serene, especially the Japanese and Chinese gardens, and the desert garden is unique and just cool in general. Well, not cool at all...it's really hot. But cool. Ya know? And there's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Outstanding gift shop, the gardens are lovely, and be sure to play in the children's area, no matter your age! Especially on a hot day, step into the Rainbow Room and be doused with misttttt.... ahhhh
kudzu.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you would like a relaxing stroll among some amazing and beautiful gardens, you should definitely check out the Huntington. Throw some world class art and rotating exhibits and you have yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens is a 120 acre estate with a Japanese Garden (Lame!), Library Art Collection (Yawn!), and Historic Buildings (Really?). I come here for the Desert Garden...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really great. I am not an artwork type of person. But the botanical gardens are so nice and great!! I love the japanese garden, it is built on top of hill. There is also a chinese garden...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time on a 3rd grade field trip, and I've gone back dozens of times over the last 20 years. It's amazingly beautiful, has a great children's garden, yummy fancy tea room (make...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect place for a date! The environment was absolutely beautiful! I mean, it's not just a buffet, it's the whole Huntington. The place is HUGE and contains many outstanding views. The tropical...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I did come here a little bit late, it wasn't a waste of a trip. This place is FREGGIN HUGE, so be prepared to do a lot of walking, running, or sitting. I only got to check out the botanical...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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We love to go to the Children's Garden! My sons love the water play areas the most! I always bring extra dry clothes and shoes for them. We also enjoy visiting the new Chinese Garden, the Japanese Garden, the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is huge and gorgeous! They have a Japanese and Chinese garden, lily ponds, a rose garden and others. This is a great place do just relax and enjoy the pretty views! In the library they have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect place for a mid-day date, or to bring your folks when they visit. Lovely quiet tea-room amongst the flowers and as much food as you can eat. Great service, plus a huge grounds to walk off...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're from LA and you haven't been here, it's a definate must. I didn't care for the library that much but the museum and gardens are the highlight of this place. I could of swore that I was in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are planning a trip to Los Angeles, it would be worth the effort to drive yourself through the 90210 (original show of course) reminiscent neighborhood in the San Marino hills and park yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington has a little bit of everything. I've been going here since I was a kid. The many gardens are beautiful-- great for aspiring photographers. The galleries are not extensive, but there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
and now for my 200th review....*drum roll*Its breathtakingly beautiful! Amazing place to enjoy a sunny day. Lots of benches to have a nice chat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Good date spot!
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, I've confirmed it. Its buuutiful. I spent Sunday....not watching football...but hanging out at the HLAC&BGSM.Gramps, wifey, kiddy and I decided to check out the new Photo Gallery event. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got in for free thanks to Edward B.Hours: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/LMqQ0MdfJX5wjiPuIZ10vA'select=luUxUh0rr42Zi1xkS_36VAAdmission:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Compared to the beauty of the botanical gardens in San Francisco, this botanical garden is just ok. But, considering that it is also an art gallery, sculpture gallery, mansion, and HUGE piece of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few years ago I was driving through San Marino and noticed the parking congestion and groups of people walking in the residential area. I was then informed that it was the "free" day at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had mixed feelings about this place. I mean, the restaurant was set in a nice environment and the decorations inside was very cute, but I cannot say that the food was anything fabulous. **BY THE...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally was able to come here and it was a great experience, although I didn't get enough time to walk around everywhere I wanted to. But it was a great experience and there was plenty to see on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My parents came to town a couple weeks ago, and i made reservations for us here! We were seated promptly... and we were almost immediately greeted by our waitress and a basket of hot, yummy scones!The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why it took me so long but after two years of living in Pasadena, I finally made a trip today! $15, 4 hours, and lots of walking - but it was worth it. Trees, flowers, and greenery...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, always have. I remember how excited as a child I got to see the Blue Boy as it was my favourite piece at the time. It is over all a very enjoyable day one can have exploring this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place averages 5 stars? really? it all just seemed so amateurish. sparse gardens, a hodgepodge of underdeveloped ethnic themes, and dry ponds and dead plants everywhere!maybe when you consider...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow....158 reviews averaging 5 stars. perhaps i shouldn't write this. please don't throw stones at me people. if you would've went the day we went, you might feel the same way too. the roses were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you walk in, I don't care what your background is, you'll be hit by a "culture" bomb. Yes, it's that profound. After having brunch at The York, we drove over to this place, thank the Gods...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most enchanting place in LA. Rose gardens, cactus gardens, tropical gardens, Australian gardens, Zen gardens, Koi ponds, tea room, art exhibits....this place has every darn romantic thing a single...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty place if you like flowers/plants/etc. haha. Anyway, I thought this place would be small, but this place is HUGE!! We stayed here for about 4 hours, and we didn't even get through the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply amazing - as long as you don't go on their free admission day or on a day that's too hot.Their gardens are a joy to walk through. I love ambling about with absolutely no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute tea room, set amongst bushes of roses in Huntington Library's Rose Garden. Resembles tea houses in England w/ its charm and quaint details. They feature a tea of the day w/ a buffet...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to attend a business function this week at the Huntington Library and was blown away by this place. Having never been there I had no expections of what this place was all about. It's like 200...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place. Great place to take a date or just check out some art with friends. Make sure to go for as much of the day as possible. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Misses the mark!!!! As in my other tea house reviews, I mentioned that a group of friends and I would travel around LA country trying out different tea houses and comparing and contrasting.People...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Granted, my experience was boosted by the fact that I went on a Monday, in the middle of the workday. Walking through the gardens with the minimal amount of people allowed me and my friend to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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This place has something to offer everyone- from the art gallery, gardens, tea house, children's garden and great gift shop. When it's super hot out it's a bit rough to walk around so spend time in the library...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is so much stuff to see that if you try, you'll be too exhausted to enjoy it. Take your camera and a good pair of walking shoes. If you can get another person, I suggest you get the membership....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
way beyond 5 stars, this place is breathtaking and thats coming from someone whose not really into botanical gardens and museums but those beautiful flowers...cameras arent allowed in the gardens...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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They just opened a new Chinese garden that is spectacular. Their tea continues to go up in price a bit but it is still very worth it. Definitely book in advanced if you're planning on having the tea.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ease of Parking: Pretty easyAmenities: GreatPrice: Good value. $20 for adults, $10 for students, ?? for children.Don't let the "Libary" name deceive you!This place is much, much more!Beautiful desert,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
lovely architecture. many photo opportunities, many wedding photographers go here to shoot their clients.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the time came to get a summer internship, I decided that this place seemed like a good idea. The gardens are pure magic, the art gallery is quite impressive, and everyone is so nice and helpful....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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My daughter's Girl Scout brownie troop just had their investiture event here at the Japanese garden. They got their green Girl Scout vests. They don't let you walk over the bridge anymore....used to do that...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a lovely spot after spending a day in the gardens. The tea is great and the mini tea food buffet is yummy. They have scones,cucumber sandwiches,curry chicken sandwiches, smoked salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice gallery and exhibits but the botanical gardens are what make the trip worthwhile. Very expansive so expect to walk a fair bit. The Japanese gardens were my favorite but it's just a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pinky and Blue Boy are always a crowd favorite. But, I come here for the amazing gardens. You'll need reading privileges to utilize the library. However, you may still view their exhibits.Bring...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Beautiful gardens and art collection, take a stroll down the rose garden or the japanese garden, you will find a lot of lovely places to explore and quite niches to just sit and enjoy the serenity of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great day trip! Good for kids especially ages 12 and up. The building are immaculate. The gardens are good, some seemed a bit dry. I've lived in Southern California my whole life and I just went...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a true testament to my awful memory, I actually sometimes forget that I live a mere jaunt (a few blocks) from this lovely gem of a hang. I have the annual pass and love going here for various...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were super excited to conclude our visit with tea here. Our reservation time was perfect and our table was waiting for us when we arrived. Our server was a bit harried but pleasant and attentive....
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is sexy.i saw an ansel adams exhibit there a while back ago and it was amazing... i'm not gonna say i cried or anything, cuz i'm a guy and you know, "guys don't fucking cry"... but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went at the beginning of May and the grounds were gorgeous. There wasn't a lot of people for the most part- we enjoyed the cactus garden, austrialian desert (?), and other areas quite privately. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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This is probably th most impressive garden (or well group of gardens) I have ever been to. The grounds are huge (120,000 accessible acres) and are well taken care of. The have a wide arrange of gorgeous...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come see European art, historical documents/manuscripts, and botanical gardens all in one place. It is no doubt the best thing to do in San Marino, and let's be honest, the ONLY thing to do in San...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i never knew this place existed. there are lots of places like this, and i don't just mean gardens, but cool cultural experiences around LA. though i don't live in LA proper, i have lived in the area...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i loved this tea room so much that it was a significant factor in being a member of the huntington gardens for years. it is a wonderful place to meet friends for a leisurely afternoon tea. to do it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice. I heard such great things about it, I decided to give it a second chance. Both times were a bit of a disappointment. I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more if I hadn't ever...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first and hopefully not the last time I went here was with an enormous group of girls and their resin dolls. The tea room accommodated us in the back room and I had to sadly arrive late, but made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are orange jasmine trees lining up the walkway to the Rose exhibit. I stood there with my daughter for a few heavenly moments and I swear, life never smelled so beautiful.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazingly beautiful and a nice way to spend a Sunday.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best things about this place is that it offers so much for the art lover and general patron alike. Want to see great art, rare books or neat furniture - check. Want to wander through...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Something you have to see in Los Angeles. The gardens with all of their "rooms" are amazing. At this stage in my life I love the rose gardens, the camillias, the house and library, but I REALLY love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.Beautiful Gardens. Peaceful. Lush, exciting, and wonderful.The new chinese garden is nice...i wish i went on a day when the mist rolled in. Got to go see it so that you can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Buffet.Selection and quality isnt that great but edible. Tea tastes pretty good.But its very nice and cozy, and well this is the first time ive been to a tea place with small sandwiches and cute...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an amazing place. I'm ashamed to say that as a near-native SoCal person, this past Sunday was my first time there. It was always one of those places that my parents always loved going to so I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the BEST book selections ever.Ever.Eeevver.Okay, well, maybe not EVER.. but for a nickel and a dime budget, this is the place to hit for used books in the O.C.Relaxing atmosphere too!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday was a day of balance. The first half of the day started with breakfast at The Hat, running around to various shops within a 15 minute radius, lunching on some below average Pho, and then we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Huntington Library, and it's not just because we used to go there often when I was a kid. This place's botanical gardens are really impressive. They're sprawling, diverse, and just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pros: free tickets (on-line on the first thursday of the month), free parking, beautiful scenerycons: none... really...i went on a free thursday to eat at the Tea Room (see tea room review if you'd...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pros: prompt seating (@ reserved time), ample selection with constant refills, friendly and attentive servers, soft mini scones (and a whole wheat one to boot!), within the hungtington library &...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the books and art collection is pretty much a snooze. my parents were in town visiting, to reward them for breaching child labor standards with me in their greenhouses when i was younger i rewarded...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The gardens are wonderful, and even when there are loads of people walking in the entrance, you still feel as if you could walk in peaceful privacy throughout the estate and not feel claustrophobic or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Huntington Library is an amazing place that needs to be seen at least once for everyone who lives in Southern California. The gardens are beautiful, the art is amazing and it only requires a small donation to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its the perfect combination. Beautiful gardens, great art work, and historical books. Its my favorite pace to go to clear my head. I have been a member for about 10 years and never get sick of it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A cup of fruit tea with a little bit of cream and two lumps for me please! Love their sandwiches. They are light and refreshing. The scones are yummy as well. The deserts are pretty good too. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well let me tell you how I just had to stop writing my research paper just to write a review about the Huntington Tea Room! It was wonderful when I went. Something about good food that's served buffet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is what is means when you see that commercial "CALGON TAKE ME AWAY......." They want you to come here. This is the best place to go to relax, recharge your batteries, and cuddle with someone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take a friend or take yourself. You can do nothing here and still have a great time.Absolutely stunning, definitely a California must.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!! I especially loved the Japanese garden with the pools that had koi and turtles swimming around....Absolutely incredibly gardens and a great way to spend a beautiful sunny afternoon when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEAUTIFUL PLACE! i love the japanese garden theme over there. i've been going there every year since 2006 :) i love watching the cherry blossoms bloom in late winter of february.. and in spring it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. If you like going to museums and botanical gardens well this place is for you.The gardens are huge. So much space, so beautiful, so peaceful. When you walk around the gardens you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore this place. I'm not a fan of the art pieces in the library (I'd rather go to the Getty, or LACMA, or any other art museum), but the gardens are gorgeous. The first time I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lush beautiful gardens of all variety. Acres of greeny sights. Price is a little pricy ($20 ish I think). On a nice bright day, take the camera and on y va!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Great place for kids 1 1/2 (walking) and up. Not good if not a warm day and can get crowded. Suggest going on weekdays rather than weekends to help avoid the crowds. Amazing - best children's garden you will...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to either go with family or perhaps on a date. You get several gardens (desert, Japanese, Australian) and several museums, all in one place. The admission, on the weekends, is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I are on our 3rd membership to the Huntington, and it is worth every penny. Its a great place to take out-of-towners, kids, seniors, just no pets- sorry. No snacks either on the lawns,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. If you have kids, look at the schedule ahead of time to see what activities they might have planned.The gardens are beautiful.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is lovely place for a lovely stroll. I used to live in San Diego, so I do call this L.A.'s Balboa Park, but i think the entrance fee is a great deal because for one price you have access to all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, love this place!
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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What lovely memories my dear friends and I have enjoyed in the tea house at the Huntington. The caring staff is superb, over my many visits to the tea house, I have cherished my friends, shared a last tea...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
life is often driven by our fears and insecurities; our dreams and longings. it is driven by our imperfections. art is the process by which we constantly attempt to explore, correct, or rather work...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful place, perfectly manicured gardens.It's always nicer to visit on a weekday, to avoid the crowds.And the first thursday of the month is free, but now you have to print online pass.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't been said already?We took a stroll up to Pasadena on MLK. Lucky for us it was holiday, so we paid an extra 5 bucks. $15 on weekdays, and $20 on weekends and holidays....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We weren't in the Tea Room, but at the cafe next door.21 bucks will get you: grilled cheese sandwich, cheese quesadilla, jambalaya, curly fries, a pop and water. Pretty good deal.There are only six...
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On a sunny day this is a great outdoor play spot.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huntington was a railroad tycoon. He owned more than 200 acres of land in the pasadena area. I'd compare this "library" to balboa park in san diego; however, there are less flowers and more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington is on my "must see" list of Los Angeles, and I don't mind going there over and over again every few years. I will usually stop at Wolfe Burger in Pasadena before I go to the gardens for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NAME: Rose Garden Tea Room ( http://static.px.yelp.com/photo?id=QHenXTkDXKrqW2UOokkwrg&s=l )TYPE OF CUISINE: High TeaADDRESS: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108PHONE: 626-405-2100GENERAL LOCATION:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Love to stroll here with baby so much that we bought a yearly membership. Gorgeous gardens and super cool children's garden! Only downside is no food or drinks are allowed in the gardens...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Frankly, I do think that the $15 admissions fee is too high for what the Library offers. The Huntington art collections, although wonderful, were not spectacular. I would like that the collection is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually come here at least once or twice a year. Asides from their beautiful gardens, the art collection is also worth coming for.Combining the Huntington Library with lunch or dinner in nearby...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my most favorite place to go. I can sit in the Japanese garden just drawing and dreaming for hours. I recommend that everyone goes here at least once.
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't dig the fact that you had to pay admission to the gardens even if you just wanted to have tea but it ended up being a really pretty day to hang out anyway. it was beautiful even for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free first Thursdays of EVERY month!!!AMAZING High Tea room! AYCE for like $20...Beautiful Herb Garden...(makes me jealous)Japanese Gardens... Probably the BEST I've been to.Dry Garden - makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember coming here since I was a kid...and at first I really didn't think "WOW, what a big park"....I just remember coming here to the area where the fishes are at, and bugging the fishes by...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington is my ideal Cultural attraction - you can get whatever you are in the mood for there:Luscious gardens - every type imaginable and absolutely spectacular (they take great care here)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now, let me tell you first, it costs about $25 to just get in and eat. And second of all, you have to make the reservation 2 weeks ahead. I know, it sounds like it is a lot of hassle. But I promise...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember the days when this place was free to the public, with only a request for donation at the gate. I also remember the days when you could drop by and have high tea without a reservation. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can't achieve Zen here, you probably weren't destined for greatness. Sorry.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here, I was in 4th grade and there was an exhibit of Abraham Lincoln. I have since then been amazed with the gardens (especially the Japanese Garden), the Huntington House...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to the Huntington Library. I enjoy every moment of it. From the drive in, through San Marino with it's big houses and huge trees, to the entrance of the beautiful lot, to the gardens, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the buck! I really enjoyed going there once in a few months. First Thursday of every month is free, but it is crowded on that day. Do not want to miss that if you are visiting LA shortly.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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The Children's Garden is lovely with amazing kid-sized places and plenty of plants to explore. There are things to crawl under, around and over, all at pint-sized scale. But Huntington's other gardens and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Real men can eat here too!This lovely little place is a real gem. Don't let the $19.95 price scare you. I've been here several times and never been disappointed. I even brought my father and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect one day vacation. Walk around exploring the roses, grabbing soem Shakespeare and tea and read in the gardens. Yeah!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous place! There's so much to see because it's not just a museum, it's also a library and a garden...It's soo nice and peaceful to stroll through the gardens filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love about this place?Library... Art Gallery... AND Garden... Absolutely delicious...It's full of nature of all kinds... Peaceful... Serene... Beautiful!In a world of concrete and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really liked it here bc a) you get to walk around the gardens and library before or after tea...and b) the food here is all you can eat. its like a buffet. and thats great news for any woman. you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, this place is fantastic! I made reservations here on a whim because I thought it'd be a nice special treat. It was & more.Firstly, it's an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET. Now, I know what you're thinking,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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My friend and I went today (Sept. 9, 2007) and although we had an AMAZING time enjoying the gardens, we were not at all impressed with the Tea Room. Sure, there were some lovely sandwiches (my favorite were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a gardener all my life and from the very first time I ate mud with my brothers or pulled a bloom from the neighbor's cherished rose, I've had a green thumb. So it comes as no surprise I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've a casual interest in plants, i'd say this is a nice place to just walk around but not worth the fifteen buck admission. Go to the Getty which is more visually arresting, free, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to go if I decide to visit the Japanese, Cactus Garden...among many others. It's a perfect place to have a picnic. The place is very big.I can't wait to visit the Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heh. Most of the guys I've dated considered this the perfect date destination. I won't argue with them.I would have to say 9 out of 10 times I've been there I was on a date.So even though it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I went to the Huntington Library on a field trip when I was in 6th grade, but I completely forgot everything about it! So this was my second trip to the Huntington Library and Gardens, and this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington Tea Room is a great place to spend the afternoon after you've walked a few hours in the gardens. The AC will feel really good after walking in the blazing sun. Call ahead and make a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington Library is one of Southern California's great resources. In addition to the library itself and art collections both permanent and rotating, the site is home to a set of superb botanical...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington library is a lovely retreat to visit when in LA. Their tea time was very enjoyable. There is nothing like a lovely tea time. While I have some critiques, I must say I'm easy to please...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure you call ahead for a reservation!I've gone to other places for tea before, but none of the other places were a buffet! Despite the fact that I'm Filipino, I don't usually eat at buffets...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Your child will love running wild, climbing and playing in the fountains, and you will love being in such a lovely place free of ugly plastic toys. You'll be amazed that your child can be so entertained...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You have to pay admission to the gardens to go to the tea room but that's fine as you get to walk around the gardens and view the art collections as well. I had their "special" tea which was a black...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a thorough and useful review, I'll refer you to Monica P or San Francisco's own Ed U. For me Huntington Gardens will always be that place where we would entertain family members when they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect for tea time and a strollI went here for tea and to stroll through the gardens. The tea itself was OK, but the buffet of sandwiches and desserts was well done. It's best to go with a large...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a time of quiet reflection amongst the beauty of nature or in the solace of a well air-conditioned art gallery?? You will NOT find it the first Thursday of the month when masses of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A gorgeous place to visit! Plan to wear comfortable shoes because you'll do a lot of walking around the beautifully landscaped gardens. Also, it is a little pricey at $15.00 per person...but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is great. It is beautiful and really takes your mind off the goings on of life. It earns a four star from me because their tea room could be better. I have been there for tea quite a few...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everyone must go here at least once in their life. if you never make it to europe but you get here, be satisfied that you have seen some of the worlds best artworks and the most beautiful books.AVOID...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A nice place to take the out of town guests and get some walking done. Plan on spending 5-6 hours and be very thirsty during he summer months.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my parents here yesterday for lunch. After walking around for 1.5 hours and working up a bit of a sweat and appetite it was a nice way to enjoy lunch. Usually my parents are super picky and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've ever been to a catered reception for a corporate event, imagine being at one in a small, light, elegant room. It's certainly civilised, with a serious doorman, and yet it isn't really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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I have been a visitor to the Huntingon since I first came here on a high school field trip. Walking the halls of the mansion to view the art, furniture and architecture was fun, but the geek in me fell in love...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is there is no rush to move on even though it is always packed. You can just sit there and drink pot after pot of tea and gorge on scones and finger sandwiches and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a 5 star rating. Who would or could give it a lower rating? It is one of L.A.'s tourist attractions for a reason. I don't even remember how many types of botanical garden this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here the day after the 4th of July since I had the day off, which was great bc the first Thurs of every month is free (otherwise, expect to shell out $15). There are tons of Asian tourists here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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I went here for tea and to stroll through the gardens. The tea itself was OK, but the buffet of sandwiches and desserts was well done. It's best to go with a large group (6 or so) if you can manage it so...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a beautiful place when my fiance took me here..thought it was going to be a boring fieldtrip but I was wrong and should have put a sock in my mouth...I took a lot of pictures of the garden...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like a mini vacation every time you go.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't even have known about this place, except that my boss handed me 2 free passes and told me to take my mom. So, my mother, my sister and I went for the day today on 2 free passes and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$15 is a bit much per person which you have to pay regardless of how late you get there. They close at 4:30 and I got there at 4pm and we still paid $15 each, what a rip off. It was also about 100...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to the children's garden especially on the first Thursday of the month when admission is FREE!
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT!!!! Tea time in the Huntington Gardens is so much fun! I took my mom here for her birthday and we had a great time. We sat in the smaller back room with a great view of the herb garden. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Afternoon tea lovers: we are usually a quiet bunch. But it's time to put all niceties aside--we have to look out for each other, dammit. Sushi lovers sniff out fresh fish; coffee lovers crave the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best botanical gardens I've ever been to. The Japanese Garden is positively breathtaking. Did you know they filmed a scene of Memoirs of a Geisha here? That's how beautiful it is. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three and a half stars.Tea service from one tea room to the next is pretty standard. You always have your tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts, so the differentiating factor always ends up being...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really loved this place but had to rush a bit, as we started out pretty late. I would certainly go back again any time!The gradens are gorgeous and there are many absolutely fabulous examples of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a romantic date there last year. It was good to go if you're interested in history, literature and nature. The library isn't really a library where you can check out books and stuff if somebody...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll make this short and sweet.I finally dragged myself here after living near it for a few years now. Mostly because it's free to MBNA members this month. I did think the $15.00 entry fee was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great picture spot for engagement photos. If you have tons of photo equipment like I do they will ask you if you are a PRO and charge you accordingly. So prepare your answer as appropriate . . . LOL...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i took my mom and soon to be mother-in-law there today as an early mother's day outting (my mom is visiting me from the east coast) and we had such a wonderful time. it was really busy bc it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You are reading the review of a card-carrying member of the Huntington.The basic membership (if you're not a senior citizen) is $100, which is 100% tax-deductible, and that allows you and another...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington is a gift, a truly remarkable place, another world entirely. Start your day with high tea at the Rose Garden Tea Room (make reservations! Call 626-683-8131). Then make your way through...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to take visitors, or just get away for a day. You'll never see it all in one visit, especially since it's constantly changing. The Chinese gardens have yet to open - can't wait!Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places for a variety of events-Great first or second date place, great for times of solitude(esp. the zen garden), great place to take out of towners, great way to spend the first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my girlfriend here on her birthday this past December. We got into a huge fight on the drive here and we nearly left even before we got in. I don't remember exactly what the fight was about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Hunting Library is truly an amazing location. I must reccomend that you take the free guided tour offered following the entrance to the facility. Without it, the place is beautiful, but you will...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to this place in years. And i've heard that it changed a little. But if it is in any way that i remember it being, it's the calmest, most peaceful part of in-land los angeles has.The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply beautiful. Anyone who appreciates nature needs to see the gardens here, not simply because of the amount of flora housed here but the overall mood in the setting. It is very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing!!! I had no idea there were so many different types of cacti. The Japanese Garden was so beautiful. There are tons of places here to just sit and relax. They are in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 4 stars just for the desert garden. Both times I went, the rose garden hadn't bloomed, so I'll have to wait to really experience that. The museum dude wouldn't believe I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the nicest spots to go and spend a day in Southern California, especially if you want a chance to have afternoon tea in the Rose Garden, or just enjoy the wonderful botanical gardens, great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tranquil, serene, great place to escape to forget about the urban conurbation that is LA. It's worth the 40 minute drive north to just outside Pasadena. Load up on the Claritin though, if you've got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the fact that it is down the street from my parents' house, I had never been to the Huntington Library until last year. My sister and brother-in-law were at my parents house the same weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington is a collection of magnificent vintage buildings - art museums, the library, the conservatory, etc. - graced by outdoor sculptures, fountains and gardens...... on 220 acres of peace and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington Library is magnificent and vast. It would take at least a day to walk through the array of gardens and art galleries. My favorite garden is the Japanese garden. The rose garden is also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is without a doubt the most beautiful botanical garden in Southern California, and probably all of California.The Japanese garden alone is worth the price of admission. If that isn't enough, they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that many have heard about and want to go but never have. Once you have been here you kick yourself for not going sooner. My favorite part is wandering around the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend commented: Who would have thought that there would be something this beautiful in the city?And he's right. :)Personally I think that out of everything that the Huntington Library has to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I miss having Sunday brunches at this tea room. For $25 dollars, plus the cost of admission onto the Huntington Library grounds, you can indulge your taste buds on English tea, various types...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Must visit! This place is amazing! Visited this garden/library/museum while on a date (we're still together) about 2-3 years ago. The whole romantic and relaxing vibe while walking through the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came to the Huntington Library Art Collections & Botanical Gardens with the GF and her Grandparents on their recommendation. When I drove here, figured that this wouldn't take more than and hour or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such amazing gardens! I brought my sister, her husband, and my toddler niece here for the day when they were visiting from out of town. We were all impressed with the variety of gardens represented...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful, simply wonderful! This is a place I can imagine myself reading a good book in the sun, hell,any reading material would do. The gardens are all themed, Japanese* Garden, Catus Garden, Lily...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an amazing place to visit. The gardens are lush and beautiful and there is so much to see. The huntington library is by far more than just a library. You can have a visual feast filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must vist place in LA. So, if you have friends or family visiting you.. this is a nice place to take them to. It's very relaxing and fun just walking around absorbing the art collections as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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the children's garden is an enchanting place to explore - child-sized fountains, a cool fog grotto, pebble chimes, and a rainbow room where water shoots out to create real rainbows... adults will enjoy the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Near Pasadena this 207 acre hilltop estate was home to Henry E. Huntington (1850-1927). The library contains his collection of rare books in a Gutenberg Bible from the 1450s. Changing exhibits...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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The Huntington Library and Gardens in Pasadena is an absolute treasure. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and pristine. I also enjoy the relaxing ponds and ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This library is amazing, and peaceful... Located in the heart of San Marino! They have a great collection from Shakespeare, B Franklin's handwritten autobiography, and one of the earliest manuscript...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lets see- you're in L.A. you're over the shopping on Melrose, Beverly Center or Santa Monica Piers- you want something totally different and renewing at the same time- well this place is your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the nicest place in LA to go when you are tired of the city. From inside the garden, you can't see any of the skyline and you can't hear any cars. Everything smells great and makes you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place to take a first date, Period...my girlfriend loved it, she was shocked because she had no idea that this huuuuuge place existed If you take someone here and they don't like it, they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful place! Worth the trip! The Rose Garden, heck, all the gardens are gorgeous. I think the Japanese Garden is my favorite as I find it tranquil and so calming. I love looking at the bridge!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I am an Anglophile and art historian this place is a kind of spiritual home for me. Sadly now that I don't live in SoCal I can't visit it when I am feeling down so I have to go to its website...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing short of amazing! A great place to spend the afternoon with your parents when they're in town or with that special someone. I would primarily go there for the botanical gardens, but the art...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Huntington is an extraordinary institution. Most people seem to like the gardens and the book exhibition the best. I wish they would change the exhibition of books more often; it seems to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice, relaxing place to spend a lazy day. I would recommend some comfy walking shoes, as it is a pretty humongous place. It's a nice place to take pictures among the bamboo gardens, ponds, statues....
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Must be nice to have money...This is one gorgeous place to visit if you're in the Pasadena area. Nestled in the tony San Marino neighborhood where I'm sure I would be mistaken for a gardener, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my hometown!the huntington gardens are nice to walk around, but the real treat is the afternoon tea. i'm a guy and i am usually bored to death when my mom drags me along to these things, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my hometown!afternoon tea is miserably boring but coming here with my friends and family from time to time is a good break from the mundane realities of suburbia life in san marino.the scones and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. It gives me several activities that I would never otherwise be doing.First it's such a beautiful place to walk around. If you are adventurous, there's so many locations of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like other LA natives here this place holds a special place in my heart. I recall the school trips as a young kid going there and being confused but glad I wasn't at school. I visited it a few weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Good place to go with the 'rents or for an interesting date. Gardens are grouped by theme, and I'd say the highlight of the place is the cactus greenhouse - some of those things look like Jim Henson puppets!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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To be fair, I have been back here a couple times, but neither was I happy with the experience. $15 admission? Gimme a break. The first time I went with my then significant other, and we frankly got bored...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. But of course, being a poor student (and a thrifty Asian), I only manage to come once a month (at most)-- the first Thursday of each month is Free Thursdays... no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beeeeeautiful! The Japanese gardens were definitely my favorite. I could sit there forever. =)I was more into the botanical gardens rather than the art, but from what everyone else was saying about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing. You feel like a king taking a relaxing walk in your estate.For only the price of a small admission fee. If I go here again, I would pack a huge picnic basket with some paninis and a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tea and finger sandwiches......ummm, no thanks! or so I thought......But really, check this place out, but before you do, make sure you do your prep work or it will not be worth it. In my case, I have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live less than 3 miles from this place and I just went last week for the first time.Holy crap! I'm an idiot for wasting the past 2 Huntingtonless years. This is one of the most amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How funny -- I thought they were seating undesirables like our party (one baby, two small children) in the front so that the more sedate crowd in the back could have some peace. I needn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Short Version: A stunning collection worth visiting.Long Version: This library and museum has an amazing collection. The grounds alone make the visit worth while. Add to that a tea room where they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a few botanical gardens, and so far, this one's my favorite!It's so grand and lovely and it has EVERYTHING! I didn't even have time to see it all because "breakfast" was at 11 am, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I'm not a connoisseur of museums and gardens, but I can certainly appreciate conspicuous consumption when I see it. I honestly do like this place, if for no other reason than to remind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I attended San Marino school districts during elementary school and we always came to the Huntington Gardens for field trips. My mom would also bring me here on the weekends because it used to have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE PLACE IS FREE THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH!Great exhibits and botanical specimens. There's actually one plant near the rainforest section that closes itself up if you touch it. It's kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i go with my family a lot, i have been to weddings, and i even have gone on numerous dates to the Huntington Library! its just one of those out of the blue things to do on a gorgeous day where really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
About 10-14 years ago this place was actually FREE. Now you have to pay $15 bucks a person. I still love it though---for nostalgic reasons.Back in high school when my friends and I were feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I was a weeee lass (wait, can a 3 year old be a lass, hmm), the Fam and I have been coming to this beautiful little museum of wonderment. It's art, it's a library, and for a book nerd like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As i kid, i dreaded this place. it was the most beautiful place of torture i had ever witnessed in my entire life. seriously -- endless gardens. thats all i remembered about this place as a kid. funny...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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My oh my, this place is a beautiful escape from the smog and white noise of L.A. I took my girlfriend here last year and it was the most romantic getaway we've had in these parts. There are tons of different...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a lovely place to go to! We went last year and really enjoyed walking through the various gardens as well as the beautiful Huntington mansion. I felt as if I had taken a time machine back to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the premier attractions in the LA area and worth every penny of the admission. You will need to plan on a full day. Museums are lovely, even for those who like myself are not real...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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The gardens here are amazing. You can spend hours just walking through the variety of gardens they offer: huge zen garden, cactus garden, flower gardens, etc. They also have exhibits available, some permanent...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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I am in love with all 150 acres of the Huntington gardens! The cactus garden is huge, and is the best I've ever seen. I'm also a big fan of their Japanese, Herb, Shakespeare, and Jungle gardens. If you have...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you visit la..and you are looking to just do some strolling..this is "the place" to see..pack a lunch and head on to the pasadena freeway to san marino....it's truely amazing....and the most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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good place to bring the kids since they have indoor - when it's raining or too hot- and outdoor for most of the other time when it's nice weather
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lot has already been said about the huntington, but I have two more words to throw in. Rose Garden. Go see it, stop and smell 'em. you'll be glad you did. The only problem I have with the place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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If you are interested in art, gardens, statues, architecture, and other European things, then you might enjoy this place. They have a lot of galleries and European artifacts for you to enjoy. I also...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're from the Bay, it's just like a mini-Golden gate park. If you haven't been lucky enough to experience Golden gate park, then it's definitely worth the $15 bucks to get in. You almost need...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens are simply beautiful. The library hosts many important artifacts from history. Included is an original Guttenburg bible. But above all, the Huntington Libr...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of the most magical places to visit. I came here on a date once and thought I was falling in love (believe me it was the spell of the botanical garden...because I was so NOT in love...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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The new Children's Garden is great. My daughter loved playing in the water, although it may have been a little slippery. The gardens are beautiful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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Don't let its name fool you. This is not a library but a whole lot more. The Huntington Library is a museum as well as a garden. It has a prestigious collection of fine art, and its garden contain...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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The Huntington library and gardens is one of the most beautiful museums I have ever been to. It is the home of Henry Huntington, who I believe made a lot of money in the railroads. This place is hom...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once home to railroad and real estate magnate Henry Huntington, who helped develop Los Angeles, this magnificent estate - with its historic library, impressive collection of British, French, American,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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The Children's Garden is fabulous especially on a warm day. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, hat, and a snack. The Garden also does special children's activities on various days. If you live close by it...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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The Huntington Gardens are a fabulous place, though the $15 admission (for non-members) can get pricey, especially for a family. The first thursday of the month is free. it is super crowded during t...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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The Bing Children's Garden is wonderful - it's the perfect combination of fun, botanical scienc, and aesthetics - to please you and the little one.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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The Huntington Library and Gardens in Pasadena is an absolute treasure. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and pristine. I also enjoy the relaxing ponds and streams of the Japanese Koi fish. Thi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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The Huntington Library and Gardens in Pasadena has one of the best children's gardens around. Kids can run through a 30 foot tunnel, make music by dropping pebbles, experience mist and rain, see a rai...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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The place is huugeeee! It'll take you a long time to visit all the sections. You should probably plan the whole day there. I also think you should see the places you like first in case you don't get...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Great art, beautiful gardens, traditional tea room, great for whole family. It's the place I 'run off to' most often -- either by myself, with family, or with friends. This landscape of endless lawns ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Even during sweltering Pasadena summer days, visitors linger outdoors to soak up the Garden of Eden-like serenity. A constant stream of families and courting couples meander through the ambrosial rose...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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The Huntington Library is three things in one place hidden away in the middle of a residential neighborhood. It is a library, an art gallery, and a botanical garden. You will find a collection of rare...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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The Huntington is a real treat for the book lover and garden lover. Being both, this is truly a slice of heaven for me and my family to visit. We take our young daughter with us as we stroll through t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Before I was a mom, I used to come here and leisurely stroll the gardens, be amazed at the texts, and lounge around in the Japanese garden looking at the Koi. Now, I rush with my 3 year old, barely lo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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This is a place that you simply must see. The gardens are stunning -- and cover a very large area. There is so much to see that you will be in awe. The museums often carry special exhibits that you would...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a gorgeous library this is. It's not just a library, but has a botanical garden as well as a museum. The botanical garden houses some really beautiful and unique foliage -- the cactus is really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing museum tucked away in an upscale residential neighborhood of suburban LA. This used to be one home and much of the art and other works were collections of Robber Baron Henry Huntington....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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Absolutely wonderful. They have a new Children's Garden, and adults will enjoy the serenity and positive energy that flows throughout this venue.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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Free admission the first Thursday of each month; busy that day
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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A lovely place to stroll with baby in tow. Even better now with the recently added Children's Garden with child sized fountains (that they are welcome to splash in), a really cool fog grotto, pebble chimes,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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The Huntington Library is one of my most favourite museums. I especially love the extensive gardens and library.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2003
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Great art, beautiful gardens, traditional tea room, great for whole family. It's the place I 'run off to' most often -- either by myself, with family, or with friends. On the "Free" day (first Thursday of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2003
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My favorite place to bring friends, especially, the ladies! It is a magnificent place to walk and converse with a friend or family, while at the same time admire the variety of theme gardens. It's a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2003
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The grounds are gorgeous, and they have a large collection of artwork (especially British). The Blue Boy is here, as well as work by Turner. The Japanes garden is not to be missed, be sure to bring your...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2003
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There are gardens, and art gallery all in one place. It's very entertaining for my friends from another country.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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This is a good place to visit during summer, the Gardens are incredible and the Museum is also really nice.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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The most amazing thing about the botanical gardens, beyond their sheer quality and variety, is that they once belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Huntington, who can be imagined taking their tea or entertaing guests in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2002
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This landscape of endless lawns with areas dedicated to a variation of flowers is absolutely thee spot. I frequently visit to walk the grounds, relax, and lose myself in the beauty. The lawns are so green it...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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What a great place to relax and enjoy the finer things in life. The Huntington library has various gardens ranging from rose, tropical, austrailian to desert. They have a restaurant and tea house. My favorite...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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I'm a Pasadena resident and I love just taking an hour or two once a month to walk the serene gardens of the Huntington Library. My favorite place to walk is through the Japanese gardens. Enjoy life, relax...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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I come here once in a while to relax at the Japanese Gardens. I am fond of the Oriental Culture, and it's nice for me to sit on one of the benches and enjoy reading a nice book. They also have a beautiful rose...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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I haven't really checked out the art galleries yet, but the gardens here are wonderful. You can wander for hours on the little paths or stroll through their famous Rose Garden. There are benches scattered...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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I'm usually more a fan of art rather than nature, bu the gardens at the Huntington outshine even Blue Boy and the Folios inside. The cactus garden is especially breathtaking -- acres of plants so alien you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2002
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No question Huntington Gardens and Library is the most impressive place in LA. It should be number 1. It is really impressive. Getty museum you can do in 1 hour - they have 2 paintings worth looking at....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2002
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I think more so than the art, the gardens are the real attraction here. Sure, it's nice to comtemplate Blue Boy and Pinkie for awhile (and convenient too, as there's a bench in the room and they are installed...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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Founded by Henry Huntington in the early part of the century, the Huntington Library contains a dazzling array of garden landscapes. One can easily spend an entire day walking the grounds. The library contains...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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After you've seen Blue Boy, hike past the rose bushes into the Japanese garden. In the bamboo grove, the trunks are so tall and wide and densely planted that they blot out the sun. Dark, cool, green. Emerge...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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Discover pure joy. These gardens are incredible and beautiful. Its the perfect place to take out-of-town guests, but also a great place to unwind alone. All the gardens are well kept, but the desert garden is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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Take a break at the little tea shop after you've strolled the gardens. Bring a camera and comfortable walking shoes. Makes for a spectacular afternoon.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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The Huntington is beautiful--the gardens, the galleries, the library. I've been several times and still haven't seen it all. The Japanese Garden is the highlight for me, though the desert gardens are...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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