Virginia Robinson Estate is a Beaux-Arts estate in Beverly Hills, California. Built in 1911, it was designed by Nathaniel Dryden, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by County of Los Angeles.
Location: 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1487, SRC-1488, SRC-3377 - Designed by Nathaniel Dryden
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1488, SRC-1489 - Built in 1911
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1488, SRC-1489 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1487, SRC-1489, SRC-3377 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1487, SRC-1488, SRC-3377 - Owned by County of Los Angeles
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1487, SRC-1490, SRC-3377, SRC-1489, SRC-6206
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1487 — Virginia Robinson Gardens — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1488 — Landmark Assessment Confirmation Review: Virginia Robinson Estate, 1008 Elden Way — City of Beverly Hills (Ostashay & Associates Consulting) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1489 — Touring Virginia Robinson Gardens: Historic Beverly Hills Heiress Estate — WWD (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1490 — Virginia Robinson Gardens History — robinsongardens.org (County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3377 — ECORP Consulting – Historical Resources Memorandum, Virginia Robinson Gardens (CEQA filing for County of Los Angeles, CEQAnet 2017-276.009) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5560 — Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation — Virginia Robinson Gardens (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5857 — Robinson Gardens — official Visit page (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6206 — The Historical Marker Database (HMDB) — Virginia Robinson Gardens (Tier 3, historical-marker-database; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Tours by reservation only, Tue–Sat (closed Sun/Mon); walk-ins not permitted, arrive 15 min early
Admission: Adult $18, Senior/Student $14, Child (3-12) $8; LA County residents with EBT free; Behind-the-Scenes tour $50
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Virginia Robinson Estate?
Yes — Virginia Robinson Estate is open to the public. Hours: Tours by reservation only, Tue–Sat (closed Sun/Mon); walk-ins not permitted, arrive 15 min early. Admission: Adult $18, Senior/Student $14, Child (3-12) $8; LA County residents with EBT free; Behind-the-Scenes tour $50.
Who designed Virginia Robinson Estate?
Virginia Robinson Estate was designed by Nathaniel Dryden.
Where is Virginia Robinson Estate located?
Virginia Robinson Estate is located in Beverly Hills, California.