Keen botanists will adore this tropical garden that's home to 2,000 plant species, and century-old coconut and mango palm trees. Opened in 1984 by owner Dan J. Lutkenhouse, it's since been sold to a non-profit trust for the public to enjoy. Not only is it beautiful, it's situated on the Pacific Coast, and a virtual walk through its jungle canopies gives us a little taste of paradise that's always much appreciated.