Gardens of the World, Thousand Oaks, Free

Let's spend a few hours at this awesome garden which is totally FREE. We will get there either by carpooling or on number 161 bus.

The Gardens of the World is privately owned and operated by the Hogan Family Foundation. The Gardens became a reality when Ed and Lynn Hogan, founders of Pleasant Holidays, decided to build a striking monument to commemorate the various cultures of the world. Their motivation was to give back to the community in which they lived and have conducted their highly successful travel business. It was dedicated to the citizens of the Conejo Valley on December 9, 2001.

The 4.5-acre cultural landmark features 5 different gardens representing England, France, Italy, Japan and the unique California Mission Courtyard. Located in the center of the Gardens is the traditional American Bandstand. Take a stroll along the pathway that leads around the Gardens to enjoy the amazing variety of plants, flowers, and water features.

[[ 10:45 am ]] === meet at the parking lot of Canoga station (address: 6770 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303) if we have enough volunteer drivers, we will carpool to the gardens, if not we will take the 161 bus at 11:17 am from the same place, the bus ride is around one hour.

[[ 12:17 pm ]] === arrive at the gardens.

[[ 2:30 pm ]] === depart gardens for our group lunch.

[[ 3:50 pm ]] === catch bus back, arrive 4:50 pm back at Canoga parking lot.

Canoga station parking lot is free.
6770 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303

Gardens of the World
2001 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
http://www.gardensoftheworld.info/
Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Last admittance is 4:30pm)
Sunday - CLOSED
Monday - CLOSED

Some eating options (within walking distance):

Bangkok Avenue
2350 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
https://www.bangkokavenuetoaks.com/
Thai cuisine
(0.2 mile, 6 minutes walk)

Diar Market
2671 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
https://diarsupermarket.com/
Mediterranean Persian cuisine
(0.6 mi, 13 min walk)

Nori Japanese Grill - Thousand Oaks
2871 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
https://www.nori805.com/
(0.7 mi, 17 min walk)

Some eating options (by car):

Thousand Oaks Fish & Chips
3825 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste H, Westlake Village, CA 91362
https://www.thousandoaksfishandchips.com

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