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The California Garden Tour
The 50 Best Gardens to Visit in the Golden State
By Donald Olson
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. The easy-to-use format includes visitor information, an evocative description, and full color photography for each garden.
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. The easy-to-use format includes visitor information, an evocative description, and full color photography for each garden.
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“Lushly photographed and profiled.” —San Diego Home and Garden
“An excellent resource for visiting [California] public gardens.” —The Santa Cruz Sentinel​
“An excellent resource for visiting [California] public gardens.” —The Santa Cruz Sentinel​