Greystone Park and Mansion

Gorgeous place. Even though you can’t go inside the mansion you can still spend a good 2 hours here just exploring the lot if you take your time, its huge and full of photo ops and fantastic views. They say no photos allowed without permit but I saw plenty of people taking pics with their cameras and the rangers don’t seem to go after people doing this.
I kept thinking I saw it all but then something else incredible would show up. Its like a maze. Most people don’t seem past the front of the house. The parking lot is behind the house, and you work your way from there through the «park» (backyard) to the house itself, but there’s so much in the front of the house too. Field of flowers, guest house, abandoned but cool greenhouse etc. Bring a bottle of water as this is almost like a small hike if you explore the place properly.
I came on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn’t that busy. Me and my friend were alone most of the time and the most busy spots still only had a couple of people around you. Very relaxing and peaceful. On top of this all, its completely free including free and plentiful parking. I almost don’t want to give a good review as I would like to keep this place quiet lol.
My GPS had a tad hard time finding this place. Its a giant complex with a few entrances in to the house but most are closed off. You want to enter from Loma Vista (just north of Robert Ln).

While the mansion itself is closed to the public except for special events, it looms elegantly over the well manicured grounds which are considered a park and which are free to the public to roam. Be prepared for a plethora of stairs if you wish to descend to the koi pond and the mansion. However the fountains, trees and views near the ample parking lot just might tempt you to linger there without the need to get your days worth of cardio in. It offers stunning views of the city, so quiet on a weekday that you might imagine that you have gone back in time, if not for the vistas of skyscrapers and modern hustle and bustle. A pretty cool little stop in the city I never knew existed. And, free parking… a bit of an anomaly anywhere in LaLaLand.

Really pretty place! I was disappointed as they had an event so we couldn’t go in. I’m sure this place is incredible for a wedding!

Sadly there was an event taking place so my boyfriend and I couldn’t view much but from what we saw it is absolutely gorgeous! The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the hilly location offers great views of LA. Free admission and parking is even better!

Me and my boyfriend decided to visit this beautiful mansion, which I can say is probably the most amazing residence I have ever seen! We were roaming around the outside of this mansion & the nicest lady named Kathy came up to us & told us today was our lucky day because she will give us FREE tickets to go inside for «The Manor» which is a reenactment play of the story of the Doheny family that once lived there in the 1920’s. The play costs $ 60 per person and Kathy let us in free of charge! The play is AMAZING hands down & worth every dollar the ticket retails for. We will definitely be back for more events in this gorgeous mansion!

Have always seen beautiful engagement photos and wedding photos of this place, so not sure how I feel when I actually see the place in person.
It definitely didn’t disappoint. It is situated in the hills, so it had a lovely view of the city. As we walk around, you can feel there is a lot of history in this place. When I came back and read about the history, and see that that the owner before donating the place used to have tennis court, firestation, pool. tried to picture how it was back then.
They have pretty landscape with lots of trees and water features with koi inside. It is a nice just to stroll around. There’s an amazing mansion next door that I see a lot of people get amazed and take double looks.

This place is a sight for sore eyes! My sister’s wedding event was here so obviously its very dear to my heart. everything is perfect here specially for weddings. The mansion inside and outside is just admirable and magical. It seems like I am in a movie set when i visit this place, i feel like the director is going to say CUT any minute. Very Magical like i said.
Any one who lives in beverly hills has to visit this place.

This place has a gorgeous view for the whole city and especially good for wedding events. It seemed like today they are having a wedding so majority of the area was closed to visitors… but we managed to take some photos with the pretty mansion. Even though it was not the best season of the year, the leaves/​building still made it the best photo! Walking alongside the hallway was just like walking alongside the history, a magical yet terrific feeling!

I was invited to the annual Concours d’Elegance (classic car showcase) and many of the cars there were rare and stunning. I loved the grounds and gardens most, and the great sweeping view of the city. I’d like to go back and bring family next time. I wrote an article about it that I hope you enjoy:

Beautiful and ginormous venue for a wedding. You can get a prettier scene than this. If you want that castle-​like, fairytale wedding, then this is the place! Please look at my photos for a few shots of my friend’s wedding last weekend.
The property itself is very green and bland, but with the right florist, this place can be transformed into a magical place.

This mansion/​park is worth visiting (= i underestimated it (because I knew I wouldn’t be allowed inside) but it was beautiful.
It felt like being at Disneyland’s «fantasy land». The doors, fountains, walkways, and courtyard gave it that feel.
Clean bathrooms!
Great view of LA
Free parking
It’ll keep you entertained for a couple hours.
There are several walkways to wonder which makes it exciting.
You never know where you’re going to end up~

No photos without a permit. We decided to follow the rules. Also no pets no picnics no drinks and a few other nos.
The place is really nice and the best part is that it is run by the city of Beverly Hills and therefore parking and admission are free!
The day we went there they had a private event (a wedding I believe) and thus the best parts of the park were not accessible for the public.
The view over LA is nice and there are small water fountains which I liked.
The park is located in a residential area and even on a Saturday afternoon it was not crowded at all (except the areas which were closed off anyways).
I do recommend going to check it out just don’t expect to be spending a whole afternoon there. You can see the whole park in less then 30 minutes. We did not have a chance to check out the inside of the mansion so I can’t really talk about that.
If you’re into the entertainment industry: they have a list of movies and TV shows which shot scenes there.

Oh la la this is a lovely place!
I came here on a Monday afternoon around noon, and there wasn’t a soul around, which was ideal for the reading I planned on doing. I took a stroll around the grounds, which are absolutely gorgeous! Well-​manicured shrubbery, fountains, perfectly mowed grass, slate walkways around an old stone palace: it is all very pretty and I can see why people have their weddings here. And after my stroll, and a quick pitstop at the restroom, I set up camp on a bench near one of the fountains (this was a mistake as it’s a photo hotspot, and soon people started arriving and killing the peace and quite).
This place is free to visit, and has plenty of parking (and both of these aspects are uncommon in LA) but I wish there was more information around the grounds regarding the history of the place, and as I was leaving I did notice a tour van in the parking lot, which would explain the sudden influx of selfie-​stick wielding fiends. Nonetheless this is a nice spot to visit!

Home of the Doheney family. Popular wedding spot, good for pictures. Go when there is good lighting to avoid shadows.
It is in the hills of Beverly Hills, free parking (ample), not busy, views of LA.
Apparently you need to book a tour in advance to see the actual mansion, so most people were walking around the gardens and outsides of the house with fountains.
Many movies were filmed there.

This place is gorgeous and quite a unique experience around Beverly Hills. This is how I imagine what The Great Gatsby’s mansion was once held in. Not only is there free parking, but free admission as well. You can just wander around the garden, but the inside of the mansion is closed off. I think you need to make an appointment to go inside.
When you park, go downwards to get to the mansion. As you go down, you’ll encounter various garden landscapes, which takes you away from Los Angeles. I loved the tree-​lined path –such symmetry! The mansion path has uneven stoned floors, so be careful coming here in heels. The courtyard reminds me of a European feels, which is such a rare find in LA. It’s such a nice spot to explore for an hour with a date or showing someone new in town.

So beautiful, and free! Free parking no admission fee, as good as it gets in LA. It’s pretty amazing to see the property knowing it was built in the 1920’s and took 3 years and over $ 3 million! I can’t even imagine the cost in today’s terms with inflation rates but that is a lot of money.
Upon entering there is a posting board and I encourage you to read it. It has a brief history and lists the movies that were filmed here! National Treasure, The Prestige, Rush Hour, X-​Men, Spiderman… just to name a few. You aren’t allowed to have picnics here but there were benches with tables so I’m not entirely sure why they were there. Also photography (like professional photo shoots) aren’t permitted without permission.
This is the perfect little getaway from the city and has an incredible view of LA on a clear day, however if you come on a weekend, there most likely will be a wedding so certain areas might be closed off. The terrace with a view of LA was closed off for a wedding when I visited but I could see through the window and it looked so pretty! Only the grounds are accessible and if you want to go inside the mansion you’ll have to make an appointment. You can somewhat see inside at the front glass doors and it’s beautiful inside. It looks like they have a lot of events at the mansion during the summer music events and looked like a car show.
Some advice, if you map to the location with your smart phone with the address given on Unilocal,it will take you to the front entrance and the gates will be locked. Don’t be deterred! I thought it was closed but the hours online said open, the entrance is on Loma Vista Dr. and there will be a sign directing you. The entrance is NOT on Doheny like my maps app took me to. That is actually the front entrance that wedding guests or valet probably use and the gates were locked. You’ll also see a lot of star tours or tourists vans pulling up here.
Bring water if it’s hot and some comfy shoes as it can be a bit of walking. Or dress cute so you can have fancy pictures to post up and say you went to a mansion in Beverly Hills.

What a great find in Beverly Hills! :) Definitely spend at least 1 – 2 hours here, strolling through the grounds, visiting the fountains and gardens, etc. This property is a historic site, movies are filmed here, and a fun «wonderland» in the middle of Hollywood/​Los Angeles.
Benches for you to rest or read a book while you are there…
Be sure to visit the gardens with a koi pond, turtles, etc.
Best of all — FREE to visit the outside of the mansion and the gardens/​fountains. Plenty of parking, and doesn’t seem crowded at all, even on a weekend!

I want it. I REALLY want it! I found my new home and yes, it was love at first sight and every sight after! Although the inside of the Greystone Mansion is closed off to the public you can easily spend an hour here walking around the different gardens, climbing up and down stairs, and looking far out into the horizon to take in views of downtown LA. Signing up to a tour or attending an event such as a wedding will grant you access to the 1^st floor of the mansion (46,000 sq ft).
The Greystone Mansion sits on 18.3 acre and has been on the set for numerous movies including X-​Men, Spider Man, Dark Knight, Indecent Proposal, and The Social Network. As for me, walking through the gardens and taking in the sites reminds me of the Pemberley Estates from Pride and Prejudice except Darcy was nowhere to be found.
I love the gothic architecture and how everything was laid out which makes it a treat for curious minds as you ascend and descend stairs exploring the grounds. From the gardens, to the lined cypress trees, reflecting pond, fountains, etc. there’s definitely a lot of great photo taking opportunities!
Free parking lot and free admission, a wonderful place to go visit!

Greystone Mansion is the largest home ever built in Beverly Hills. It was built in 1927 by oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny. The mansion was a wedding gift to his son Edward «Ned» Laurence Doheny, Jr.
It took them more than 3 years and $ 3 million to complete the mansion. Five months after the Doheny family moved into the mansion, Ned was murdered by his friend and secretary, Hugh Plunkey, inside the home.
The site has been recognized since 1976 as a historic landmark in the national registry of Historic Places. It’s now been preserved as a park location.
The location is often rented out for wedding, parties, and fundraisers. The mansion and its surroundings have also been featured in countless films.
It’s somewhat difficult to get a docent tour but you can still peek in the windows and appreciate the beautiful interior design. You can also walk the grounds and view the gardens and the lawns. There is a small pond that’s just teeming with koi fish.
Before your visit I recommend googling some of the movies that have featured the home to refresh your memory and to enhance your visit experience.
A good start would be the final scene of «There Will be Blood» which took place in the bowling alley located in the basement. You may not get to see the room but it’s neat to know where it took place.
And a few more:
In «Indecent Proposal» it was the mansion for sale shown by Demi Moore to Robert Redford. It was the home of the Green Goblin, Harry Osborne’s father, in «Spiderman.» Sir Elton John used the home for the video of «I Want Love.» In «The Big Lebowski» it was used for the interiors of the Lebowski Mansion. In «The Bodyguard» interior scenes were used for Rachel’s House. In «The Muppets» it was Kermit’s Mansion. It was a Starfleet hospital in «Star Trek: Into Darkness.» It appeared in «National Treasure: Book of Secrets.» In the X-​Men films, Greystone’s courtyard was used as the exterior of the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning.

FREE attraction and FREE PARKING in BEVERLY HILLS? Pinch me. is this real life? Yes, this is 101% true!
Thank you to social media, my friend had posted a link to attractions around LA that were completely free. While looking through the list, Greystone Park & Mansion sounded intriguing and I knew I had to go. On Labor Day weekend, my family and I took a trip down to Beverly Hills to check out the mansion. Surprisingly, it was pretty quiet. About 10 – 15 other people there only. guess not too many people know about this place. There is a sign showing you the driveway for the mansion. It’s a pretty steep hill. drive past the mansion and a spacious parking lot lies above.
Started from the top now we here… wait that’s not how it goes. Well, here you will start at the top! Great view of LA from the parking lot. Wander through different areas of the mansion. Note you are only allowed OUTSIDE the mansion. Wear comfortable shoes — there are plenty of stairs you will be walking up & down from. Great spot for photo ops. Professional photos not valid without a permit! But feel free to just snap pictures with your dandy phone =)
*Clean restrooms also available on the ground level.

You can honestly spend at least 2 – 3 hours at the place.
Quick tip: Make sure you bring comfortable shoes and a water bottle. This is almost similar to hiking from all the stairs and hills you’ll be going up and down from.
So I spent about an hour or so at this place. It was very beautiful, a lot of things to see. There are a lot of photography opportunities, so bust out that DSLR and take some beautiful pictures! There is a spot you can view the whole skyline of Downtown LA and other neighborhoods. The great part about this place is its all free. FREE admission and FREE parking. This is definitely a great spot to take a date and enjoy the views with that special person in your life. Again, make sure to bring water!

Ce Park vaut le détour si on a du temps.
On s’y rend en voiture (parking spécial et gratuit sur le haut du jardin) ou par le bus 2 et après on doit marcher une dizaine de minutes.
Le jardin et le manoir de la famille Doheny date du début du XXe siècle. Le jardin de style anglais avec des influences méditerranéennes est un havre de paix. Présence de toilettes au niveau du parking et à l’entrée, avec une fontaine à eau. Les jardins se succèdent au détour d’un mur, d’un bosquet ou d’un escalier et en prime lorsque l’on fait le tour de la maison une très belle vue sur la ville. L’occasion aussi de jeter un œil sur l’intérieur du manoir qui peut être louer pour des réceptions, notamment des mariages.
Toutefois, j’imagine plus cet endroit comme un lieu idéal pour se poser et lire ! Prévoir donc un en-​cas et de quoi se désaltérer. Il né vous reste plus qu’à vous imaginer propriétaire des lieux !
Merci à May pour la visite !!! ;)