Experience Nature in Beverly Hills

• Day 1: Visit Beverly Gardens Park for a leisurely afternoon of walking and greenery. Beverly Gardens Park spans 1.9km and is a popular spot for joggers, picnics and strolls.
• Day 2: Enjoy a hike in Franklin Canyon Park. This park features a range of hiking trails, stunning views and plenty of wildlife to admire.
• Day 3: Head to Will Rogers State Historic Park to explore the home and grounds of the beloved actor and humorist. The park offers gorgeous views of Los Angeles and plenty of space to sit and absorb the scenery.
• Day 4: Take a stroll through Greystone Mansion and Park, for a chance to discover a European-style mansion that is surrounded by gardens which inspired its 1920s design.
• Day 5: Visit the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Here you will discover over 127-hectares of gardens and wildlife to explore which offers an intricate balance of nature living beside man-made historical site.
• Day 6: Explore the various hiking trails in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic views of the city and a chance to get up close with dogs and nature all around.
• Day 7: Visit the serene Virginia Robinson Gardens — a state historic park and a stunning Mediterranean-style estate which showcases the original owners' lifelong passion for gardening.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Beverly Gardens Park (2 hours, free)
• Franklin Canyon Park (3 hours, free)
• Will Rogers State Historic Park (4 hours, $12)
• Greystone Mansion and Park (2 hours, $16)
• Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden (5 hours, $15)
• Runyon Canyon Park (3 hours, free)
• Virginia Robinson Gardens (2 hours, $13)


• Total Estimated Costs: $56

Transportation

As Beverly Hills has a relatively small area, travelers can rent cars, bicycles or even opt for walking around the city. The typical day of travel costs between $25-$40, but travelers can save on fares by utilizing public transit systems or carpooling. An international airport, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is located 20 miles north of the city, facilitates international travel to and from Beverly Hills.

Useful Tips

For those with extra time, spending an additional day at any of the locations and further exploring gardens and trails at their own pace. Those who have less time can condense the itinerary into four days by visiting Beverly Gardens Park, Franklin Canyon Park, Runyon Canyon Park and Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Airports

The nearest major airport to Beverly Hills is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It is a 35-minute drive from the city center and is the fifth busiest airport in the world, serving over 84 million passengers a year. Another smaller airport option is the Santa Monica Airport (SMO), which is was a public airport but have been closed and turned into parkland.