The California Garden Tour: The 50 Best Gardens to Visit in the Golden State

This detailed guide introduces you to fifty of the state’s most beautiful cultivated spaces, from the glorious prison gardens of Alcatraz, to the exotic Eden of opera diva Ganna Walska. From the Back CoverAmong California's many charms, one of the most extraordinary is its treasury of public gardens. An easy-to-use format, location maps, and enticing photography make this a must-have companion for residents and visitors alike—sharing places of splendor, history, drama, and wonder.

The easy-to-use format includes visitor information, an evocative description, and full color photography for each garden. . A fantastic garden journey that only California can provide In The California Garden Tour, veteran travel writer Donald Olson highlights 50 outstanding public gardens and provides all the information you need to make the most of your visit. From San Francisco and the East Bay to Palm Springs and San Diego, Olson includes iconic gardens like the Getty Center, new favorites like Alcatraz, and uniquely Californian destinations like Lotusland and Sunnylands