The Beverly Hills Hotel
$50+Check in at the pink hotel on Sunset Boulevard, open since 1912, dine at the Polo Lounge and swim in the palm-lined pool.
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A historic estate landscape with a mansion and botanical gardens in Beverly Hills, managed by LA County Parks.
1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 · Beverly Hills, CA
Virginia Robinson Gardens is a period estate in Beverly Hills that combines a historic mansion with botanical gardens. The county parks system lists it among its nature centers and gardens. Visits are arranged through scheduled tours, and walk-in entry is not permitted. Parking is available on site only, and carpooling is encouraged because spaces are limited.
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Check in at the pink hotel on Sunset Boulevard, open since 1912, dine at the Polo Lounge and swim in the palm-lined pool.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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