Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Greystone Mansion is absolutely stunning! The architecture and gardens are breathtaking, and walking around feels like stepping into a movie set. Every corner is photogenic, and the history of the place makes it even more fascinating. We couldn’t visit without making a stop at Chilton—it was a must-see for us and totally worth it. The combination of the mansion, the grounds, and the little details like that really made the visit special. It’s peaceful, beautiful, and perfect for anyone who loves history, architecture, or just a serene place to explore. Definitely add it to your list if you want a mix of elegance, charm, and a little Hollywood magic.

Nice gardens. wonderful scenery. parking is free but limited. we went there on weekdays so it wasn't busy. very instragamble backdrops. seen many couples taking wedding/pre-wedding pictures there. once can reserve the place to do it in advance and get to take pictures inside the Manson as well. there are many events and shows happening if interested. Nice visit if you have little extra time to spend.

Photographed both weddings and engagement sessions at Greystone Mansion. Stunning historic architecture, gardens, and views beautiful from every angle. Truly a unique place, can't compare it to any other venue in California, to be honest - Purity Weddings is a modern wedding photography and videography duo based in Los Angeles

Greystone Mansion is such a peaceful and beautiful place to visit. The gardens are well maintained, full of greenery and flowers, making it a perfect spot for a calm walk or quiet time. The historic architecture of the mansion adds a special charm, and it feels like stepping back in time. Entry is free, which makes it even better. Parking can sometimes be a little tricky, but once inside, the relaxing atmosphere and scenic views are totally worth it. ✨ A hidden gem in Beverly Hills — highly recommended for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a serene escape.

Visiting Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills felt like stepping into another world. The Tudor-style estate is stunning, but it was the gardens that captivated me most. Walking along stone paths past fountains and lily ponds, with sweeping views of Los Angeles, was peaceful and inspiring. I didn’t go inside the mansion itself, but even from the outside its history and grandeur were obvious. What I loved most was how calm it felt—far removed from the bustle of the city. With free entry and parking, it’s a beautiful escape I’d gladly return to.

Nice gardens. wonderful scenery. parking is free but limited. In weekdays difficult. we went there on weekdays afternoon so it wasn't busy. very instragamble backdrops. seen many couples taking wedding/pre-wedding pictures there. Going up to see from near house not allowed when we reach due to some construction work. Nice visit if you have little extra time to spend.

The Greystone Estate is such a beautiful and historic spot. The gardens are expansive and very well maintained with lovely views of the city. Even if you don’t go inside the mansion the grounds alone are worth the visit for a peaceful walk and gorgeous photo ops.

I am so glad this landmark is free, and easy to access. There are so many superior resources are only owned by human at the top of the social pyramid, even nature property. Us, as most ordinaries, we should live a life that does not have fears to complete its maximum possibility. People who were so lucky to be born in rich family naturally own lots of sources. I know this is not fair, but who told you the world is fair? Never. What we can do is do what we can do. Nature hears it, and heals you. The sun, the light, the breeze, the creek, the leaves, the wild flowers, and all the known or unknown living species besides human are truly alive. We just have to expand what we can be happy with, not just human world. I really loved to come here yesterday at a beautifully sunny afternoon with kinda harmony— no strong sun, no strong wind, not too hot, and not too cold. I loved that wall that is on the opposite of the fountain. The light, and the leaves reflected on the wall. All of those are just beautiful in silence. It did heal me for the part that I can not control in the human world—the capitalism, and its solidified class. God bless all of us! God give each of us a so unique, and different life. Why don’t we enjoy it heartily enough?

Beautiful grounds! No pets, picnics allowed..so take note. Just a nice place to go for a walk and take in the views.

Parking is free!! You can't take pictures on a camera without permission but lots of people were using their phones so it's all right. There are lots of stairs so it's not too accessible but the view is super beautiful, there is a lily pond a couple of water fountains and a coi pond. Super beautiful to look around and stroll through. Definitely worth a visit atleast once The only down side is sometimes it can get a little to crowded but other then that it's super relaxing and calm for a good afternoon.

Learned something new about LA and the Doheny family. This estate is amazing. The house has beautiful architecture and the grounds are immaculate. The best part ... free! Take your time and enjoy the surroundings. Go enjoy the view of the city. TIP: their restrooms are clean!

Exquisite estate. Enjoy a blast from the past walking through the settings used for such famous films as Rush Hour and X-Men. Glad it's free to enter and park here. Ample parking too. The staff are also responsive and very helpful via email. People often come here for wedding photos, but you can walk around their photoshoots. Peaceful, quiet ambience, away from the bustling ruckus of DTLA.

Beautiful and cool historic mansion and park with free parking and free admissions. They also have events every now and then

The thick, beautiful slate roof tiles and the gorgeous architecture Instantly transported me to Europe. Impeccably kept grounds and walkways. The views are equally stunning.

Beautiful gardens with reflecting pools and many spots to take beautiful pictures (which many people were doing). Free to park and cruise around the area. On the first Saturday of the month, you can purchase a ticket to go inside the ground floor of the home for $10. Go into the movie theatre area to watch info about the house, its building, and its inhabitants before going inside. Wish we could have gone upstairs, but, sadly no.

Cool spot to wander the gardens for free. Once a month you can go inside the house for $10 a person. Make sure to look into the story and history of the house. They have a 15 minute video there as well. It's intriguing, and even includes murder.

Went here for the first time with my boyfriend. It's a large and scenic park with plenty of flowers and trees. My favorite part were the lotus flowers and the little pond with the turtles and fish (though there was one turtle floating around, dead and it looked like it had been dead for awhile :( ) There was plenty of free parking, and not too many people on the afternoon weekday that we went. We saw people dressed for photos and kids rehearsing for what I assume is a play, with some staff there. There were clean restrooms, and quiet spots to sit down and just take a breath of the fresh air. Although it's a park, they have limited hours; I imagine if they opened up earlier or stayed open later, more people would come to take sunset or sunrise photos. You do need a permit to do photoshoots here as well. Greystone Mansion is a historical landmark and many movies were filmed here. All in all, it was nice to visit for the first time.

Greystone Mansion and Gardens is absolutely STUNNING!!! Definitely a hidden gem as I came in the afternoon during the week and it was not crowded at all. The entrance is free and there was plenty of parking. I am so glad my friend told me about this place. I was strolling, working a bit from my phone and just had a good time watching people enjoy the place. Many come to read or just relax here.

Visited after work during a sudden thunder storm, but luckily by the time I arrived, it was only a small drizzle. The place closes to the public at 6pm and there is abundant free parking in their private lot. Despite the weather, I still enjoyed wandering the grounds, which is quite big and well kept. There is also a Koi pond and numerous benches placed all around to easily rest and take in the serenity around. Could not enjoy the nice view but as other reviews have noted, if you have nice weather, you can see nice views. Restrooms are available. Would definitely love to attend an event here. Did not get to tour inside but you could sign up for a tour to do so.

As somebody who enjoys nature and European architecture, I can simply say Greystone Mansion is a hidden gem in the heart of Los Angeles. The place is beautifully maintained, tons of greenery around, pretty plants to look at, and several walking trails to lead you to one of a kind views of the city. I've visited a few times with family and have come alone to journal, read, and just have a relaxing stroll. Parking is free and it's such a lovely place to enjoy company and take photos. Weekday afternoons are relatively quiet if you're looking for that specific vibe in LA.

Greystone Mansion is a gem hidden in Beverly Hills. I'm surprised this isn't on more top tourist things to do in Los Angeles, but even as someone who lives here, I love visiting and sharing this place! It's a historic mansion, with giant, perfect maintained sprawling gardens tucked away in the quiet hills among some of the most expensive houses in the city. The best part about this destination it's a public museum with free parking and admission. They even offer tours that go through the history of the Mansion and gardens. Definitely a must visit for anyone looking to spend time seeing great sights in Beverly Hills!!

This amazing location in the hills of none other than The Beverly Hills, is a public park, so that means no reservations are needed to visit the amazing park grounds. There is ample space in the public parking lot (free), and clean restrooms on site, with a view as well! Be sure to check the hours, the grounds are open daily but hours may vary during the winter and closed during certain holidays.

Easily my favorite free activity in the whole county. Let me tell you why. This property was once owned by the Doheny family. It is now a public park owned by the city where movies, tv shows and the like have filmed. The grounds is open to the public. The inside of the home is not. You can however go inside by signing up for a tour or attending one of their music events. Fortunately for me, I live just a couple miles away. On the days that life gets a little too noisy, I walk over here to sit and think while I enjoy the silence and views of the city. The parking lot takes up a lot of space so there's plenty of spots. Walking around here reminds me of the south of France and Tuscany. When the premises are sparse you really get to enjoy the stillness of it all. My favorite corner is the pond full of kois and turtles. While I do understand why it isn't allowed, I really wish they would reconsider letting people picnic in the grass area. It would be so nice to just lay out in that huge area whilst reading or just being. I had the pleasure of attending a concert inside on a Sunday. Me and a friend enjoyed an hour of the VART Duo siblings who both play the violin. They were accompanied by Filippo Lugnan, an Italian pianist. What a lovely experience it was. You can tell the staff takes great pride in the upkeep of this massive property. The grounds are always clean, well kept and all plants trimmed. I always take the time to walk around to smell all the flowers and herbs. Thank you for staying consistent and letting is enjoy this beautiful property. I love this place so much it's always the first place I take out of town visitors to. No one had ever been disappointed.

Beautiful historical site with free entry to the grounds and free parking. You must pay to enter the mansion. There is a pond with many turtles and fish which is fun to watch. There are plenty of photogenic spots for photos; note that if you're using a professional photographer, you have to apply for a permit. Pricing is different for residents of Beverly Hills vs non-residents. Overall, it's a super pretty place to spend a half day with friends or family.

Lots of plants and flowers. It's a great place to walk around and explore. There are always security for safety and clean restrooms. The are pathways which goes around the entire place. They also have a koi pond with turtles, which are fed every morning. It's better to go earlier in the morning for a refreshing walk.

I came here with a friend to check out potential spots for wedding photos, and I have to say this estate is truly beautiful. It has a classic and elegant charm, with a garden design that feels timeless. From the fountains to the landscaping, everything reflects a sense of understated simplicity and grandeur.

Awesome garden for a lovely stroll! We came on a cloudy day but still loved it - the highlight was definitely the turtles! If you keep walking down the steps you'll see a little pond with a lot of fish and turtles! We saw baby turtles as well and they are the cutest thing! There are many great spots for photos and it was not super crowded on the day we went. I believe on certain days you can also go into the mansion so just double check on the website. Tip: they do close at 5pm so come early if you want to explore every corner! Huge plus is free parking!

Absolutely stunning place! Came here to see this historical mansion and learn about the history of the family that built this place and lived. The view from the walkway is absolutely stunning. The inside is not open to the public but they do occasionally offer free tours at certain dates and times, check their website for information. The grounds are very beautiful and well manicured. Great photo opportunities. Parking is free in the lot above the mansion.

A lovely place to spend an hour or two admiring the beautiful grounds and water fountains. So full of history and the site for countless movies, t.v. shows and music videos. Self-guided tours are available a few times a month by reservation. Aside from a sign near the entrance, information from a self-guided tour would have been nice. Good thing I did my research before heading here. Parking is plentiful and free. You can call the city of Beverly Hills which now owns the estate ahead to ensure the park is not closed for filming or special event. When I went there was a quincinera photo shoot. Great choice with the Tudor Revival style mansion and amazing garden and cityscape views. From the outside I wasn't able to pinpoint the windows where The Dude met Mr. Lebowski, but I saw the famous black and white floors where the Go-Go's filmed "Turn to You" and the garden scenes in Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together". Would love to come back for a tour of the mansion.

The majestic Greyston mansion, once owned by the wealthy Doheny family, holds a rich history and breathtaking architecture. It offers stunning views of the city Los Angeles and has an abundance of trees, flowers and gorgeous water fountains. It's completely free and is open to the public from 10 AM to 6 PM. The downside? The people. It was hard to get some peace and quiet as there was a lot of people running around, many with very noisy loud children. There were signs everywhere saying that photography was not permitted, but that did not stop people from having their own private, fashion, Instagram, influencer photo shoots. One girl literally lied on her back on the bare floor in the middle of a staircase and refused to move when we stood next to her to go downstairs. we had to turn all the way back around & find another way to get to the bathrooms. I think next time I would go very early in the morning on a weekday to avoid the crowds and to just enjoy the tranquility, peace & beauty of this historical mansion .

Beautiful beautiful beautiful! Came during a wedding and saw the beauty of that too. Highly recommend, nice walk , nice pics, check it out

We're back to do the mansion tour (built in the 1920s, approximate cost of $4 million, previously owned by the Doheny Family, 55+ rooms, all wood is hand-craved, currently owned by the city of Beverly Hills)

This was a nice walk with some stairs, views and gardens. Parking was free and I think on some days you can pay 8-10 to tour the first floor of the mansion. I really enjoyed walking the grounds.

BEAUTIFUL-- go before the sun sets for some breathtaking photos, it is also a lot cooler! parking was rather easy this visit, love coming here every few months...

Wow, what a experience I had here. Never even would have dreamed of coming here. My gilfriend recommended we come here. She has been here a few times. Man, so many flowers and nature. I love the Luxury of the Mansions and monuments. We even saw some reptiles floating in the little flows of water. I was impressed and learn some things and saw many interesting art. What a pleasure.

This place is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Nestled right in the heart of Beverly Hills, Greystone Manor offers BREATHTAKING views that will leave you SPEECHLESS! From the property, you can see Century City and Downtown LA in all their glory - a true feast for the eyes! I visited with a large group of 50 people on a Sunday morning, and the experience was INCREDIBLE! One thing that makes this place so practical is the PLENTIFUL parking - a rare luxury in Los Angeles: Beautiful gardens that burst with color Majestic castle structures that transport you to another era, Charming mini trails perfect for a leisurely stroll. DEFINITELY planning to return to tour the inside of the castles if that's permitted in the future.

This is my home away from home currently and you'll find me wandering the gardens and admiring the views a couple of days a week. Hidden off of the Sunset Strip in Trousdale Estates, the former Doheny mansion awaits for you to explore. Fountains, lawns and immaculate gardens await without crowds. On clear days you have the multi million dollar views these Hills offer from the Santa Monica Bay, downtown Beverly Hills, Westside, the Sunset Strip and DTLA!

I got to go on an 'inside the mansion' tour. Some of the rooms on the bottom floor were decorated for Christmas. And actually, they had a tree decorated for Hanukkah, and a tree decorated for Kwanzaa as well. I thought that was pretty neat. I was there for less than an hour, and that included walking around inside. It was cool to see this place. I just learned about it and then got tickets a few days later. Bev. Hills residents $10 Everybody else $12 They don't always offer inside the masion' tours, I believe. In order to get the tickets, I had to sign up for an account through the Bev. Hills Parks and Rec. This is how you can get tickets ahead of time, otherwise, you can buy tickets in person, about 15 minutes after the scheduled ticket time. They let ticket holders in first.

Visited Greystone today for the first time. This place is huge! We didn't get to tour inside because it's only offered on the first weekend of the month, but we were still here about an hour and a half. The grounds are massive, lots of stairs and places to take pictures, roam around and explore. It's free with free parking. A nice place to explore.

I was so lucky to experience the preservation tour last Saturday and see the upstairs rooms! Our tour guide was excellent, she has a decade of experience working at the Mansion and since there were only 18 people on the tour she was able to answer individual questions as we moved through the rooms. It was such a hot day, but we were nice and cool inside because the Mansion is air conditioned, which I was not expecting so that was a nice bonus. I highly recommend this tour!

I went here and accompanied a bride and her groom for their wedding day. The security here runs a very tight ship and you have to be on point and get licensing before doing anything on the property. It will still be beautiful moment and it was an extremely hot day, so definitely bring a fan if you come in the summertime.

Beautiful place to relax and stroll and take photos. Our group enjoyed it very much. Worth seeing!

Lovely place. Nice greenery and gardens to explore and take pictures. The estate is also located on a hill side with amazing views of the city. This place is also available for private events and wedding bookings!

The Doheny Estate is a Beverly Hills and Los Angeles treasure. The City of Beverly Hills purchased the property in 1965, and in 1971 the entire 18.3 acre site was formally dedicated as a public park. Greystone was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and in 2013 was designated Beverly Hills Local Historic Landmark. Greystone Mansion & Gardens is a popular event site for weddings, corporate events, and photo shoots. Greystone has been featured in dozens of films, including The Big Lebowski, Spider-Man, The Social Network, and There Will Be Blood and many others.  To visit the mansion is free through the outside only from 10am to 5pm every day. If you want to see Inside the Mansion you need to reserve online and it is monthly only.  Do your reservation ahead of time.  Parking is free and have restrooms.

Beautiful grounds and cool to walk around. It would be great to go inside but you have to wait for special occasions or a paid event. Music at the Greystone is on my list! Gorgeous gardens and so many turtles!!!

I went to the Greystone Mansion recently. I enjoyed my visit. I took a self-guided tour of the mansion. I also explored the various gardens. I admired the architecture of the mansion and the landscaping of the gardens.

We were in the Westside and needed a place to walk around to digest.  The Greystone Mansion is perfect because this place is huge!  Great to get your steps in and burn some calories.  The tour inside the mansion is only offer certain times of the month, but we had a nice stroll all over the grounds and took pictures.  Turns out there's a dark history of the Greystone Mansion, but the city of Beverly Hills purchased the estate and converted it into a public park.  It is now preserved in the National Register of HIstoric Places.  The estate ground is open to the public and parking is free.  Many TV shows and films have taken place here.  There's a sign by the entrance steps that listed all the shows.  No dogs and professional photography allowed.

Kinda annoying getting here, but once you get here you'll forget about all of that. A beautiful mansion that's free of charge, and the grounds are rather large. A great place to visit with the family.

Tiktok made me do it! And I am so glad it did because this place delivers magical promises that is up to your heart to fulfill. Meaning that this places is home for elfs, fairies, and magical monarchs, and you can see them if you believe that you did. The place is a good escape that lasts for about 90 minutes. The breathtaking moment, for me, was the passage way adorned with some pines. I am not about trees and thus cannot name them, but it was a pathway lined with symmetrical pines--- that is what I named them. The passage way can be used for a coronation. I imagined my stroll down the aisle, as a coronation stroll for the next monarch of Lostorey- a Narnia like land where magic ruled supreme. I had to wait my turn though for my stroll. A woman was taking pictures of what I assumed to be her and her infant. I waited my turned. My partner-in adventure waited as well. Eventually, she asked if we wanted to take "a quick picture." I told her, we could wait. But she informed us that it might take awhile. This hints at the many pictures that you will want to take here if you are a picture taker for days. We started to take pictures, I do not know if we were quick, but we definitely were done sooner than others might be. There was another woman there with a floral dressed, adorned with 3-D flowers taking pictures of this, this and that, there. Further proof that this is a haven for those who are influencers or aspiring influencers. But in this world that allows dream to be true, it is ok to imagine yourself as a world-wide knwon Tik-Toker. At the edges you can see LA and its neighborhoods. On my day there, I saw LA far away covered by mists. It allowed me to remember that people look at things from far away and see beauty and promise, but when one is close they might realize that everything that shines is not gold. LA is the land of music, acting and glamour for those who do not know it well. But for those who do, the land can be proof that poverty exists. Downtown LA is not only what is promised by the movies, it also what is known by true Angelenos--- an urban city with its fair share of problems. Those problems cannot be seen when you stand at Greystone Mansion and see Downtown from far away. So go here and look at the world through the beauty that only certain heights can provide. There was also a pool with lily pads. The actual house was closed. Google it, you can explore the house only a certain dates. Beyond the house, the grounds are pretty, and incredible. I did see a douche smoke a cigarrette. I was brave enough to tell the smoking beast that he should be ashamed of himself for breaking the rules. He smiled and stop. I wonder if Lancelot felt the same way when he slayed a dragon. Like all super good about himself because he saved the pristine beauty of a place by not letting a smoking fiend ruin it. This place is pure magic. Go here when you have the space of mind to imagine a world of your own, founded on this kingdom. Trust me, you will be glad you escaped reality through the portal that is Greystone Mansion.

Want to chase your favorite Hollywood film sets? Then come here and explore what Greystone Mansion has to offer! Countless of movies, music videos, and TV shows such as Gilmore Girls was filmed here! Coming here was such an adventure as this place is nestled right in Beverly Hills. However, the views are amazing and this makes it the perfect place for photo shoots. I believe if you want to take professional photography, please make sure you get the right paper work as without it you will be fined by one of the lovely rangers that patrol this area. Asides from that come here to explore what this beautiful estate has to offer.

You may not have ever visited the Greystone Mansion...but you have almost certainly seen it. It has been in a lot--A LOT--of movies, TV shows, and commercials. They have a list online of the shows which have been filmed at the mansion and I can assure you that the list is not all-inclusive. I recently watched some obscure 1970s movie (which is not on the Greystone's list) and there it was. Once you see that black and white checkerboard floor, you know it's the mansion. The mansion is owned by the City of Beverly Hills so visiting the surrounding gardens is free. It's free to park and it's free to see. The gardens are pretty cool (especially the pond with the koi fish and turtles) but try and time your visit so you can go INSIDE the mansion. For a relatively small fee, you can go inside one day a month but check the website (and specifically the City of Beverly Hills website) to check the schedule and buy tickets. Your visit will be much more rewarding. The inside tour is self-guided so you can spend as long as you like inside. If you get inside the mansion, you also get to watch a short (10 minute or so) video of the history of the place. Frankly, it would be better to watch the video first but that's not how they run things. You watch the movie after you tour the mansion. This is a very cool and almost free L.A. experience. Do it.

Half of it is closed off, super disappointing. There is also a lot of people. In nice weather, it is calming & fun to walk around.

Visited on a day the grounds were open, but the mansion was closed. We absolutely loved walking around the grounds. Beautiful skyline views from the ponds and perfectly manicured foliage. Ample parking. Would love to come back on a sunny day and especially when the mansion is open.

What incredible history and landscaping! From plush gardens and water fountains this place oozes with romantic yet some tragic history. I prefer to stick with the romantic side of the mansion. It is absolutely free to park and enjoy the outside of the grounds. Tours aren't available yet so if you want to explore I highly recommend it!

Greystone Mansion is an absolute MUST see when visiting the LA and Beverly Hills area. It has a lot of history, and it is the location of many movies like Spider Man and the X Men movies.

This place is a true hidden gem. I've always heard about it but never bothered to go see it in person. They show movies once in awhile so that's what we were doing in the area and I am glad I stopped by to see it.

I came here for the inside the mansion tour which is self-guided. The inside was nicely decorated for the holidays and it was interesting to read-up on the history of the mansion. I was here for about an hour. I paid $12 to go inside the mansion and parking was free and plentiful. If you're in the area it's a nice place to take pictures and get a nice view of LA.