We went on a road trip. One of the stops was Huntington Library and Gardens near Pasadena in a town called San Marino. 
The star attractions are the paintings of Blue Boy and Pinkie, and the Gutenberg Bible, and the Chinese and Japanese Gardens. But from my point of view the cactus and succulent garden is not to be missed.
The Desert Garden was started by Mr. Henry Huntington and his garden curator in the beginning of the 1900’s long before succulent gardens were the hip thing to have. This one is spectacular.
Don’t touch the cacti, and wear sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes.
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