South Coast Botanic Garden

"Former landfill transformed into a botanical garden with themed areas, a koi pond & a peaceful vibe."

South Coast Botanic Garden is a wedding and private event venue located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, set across 87 acres of botanical gardens on a site reclaimed from a former landfill and open-pit mine in the 1960s. The garden features themed areas including a Water-wise Garden, Herb Garden, English Rose Garden, Garden of the Senses, and Children's Discovery Garden, with collections of cycads, succulents, bonsai, roses, Mediterranean plants, and exotic trees across lush, winding paths. The site was reclaimed from a former open-pit mine and landfill in the 1960s, representing an early, large example of land recycling. Located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274. At least one reviewer wed at the garden and continues to visit with their own children, describing it as a place the staff continually improve; reviewers note the well-maintained grounds, diverse plant collections, and paved paths.