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Casa Romantica Estate

Casa Romantica’s 2.5 acres of coastal gardens are an oasis of beauty and tranquility year-round. The landscape has evolved from Ole Hanson’s first plantings to incorporate extensive water-wise and native plantings which reflect the unique California coastal environment. More than 30 gardens exist today, each with unique horticultural features and appeal.

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Our Gardens

Signature gardens include a Courtyard garden; a Butterfly Garden which is a designated Monarch Butterfly Way Station; Cactus & Succulent Gardens, Native American Gardens which contain plants used by the native Acjachmen Indians; a Children’s Garden, an Herb Garden; the Story Circle, a vista designed to take advantage of stunning views; the Bluff Top Gardens, with its yucca plant which was planted here by Ole Hanson in 1927; the Native Bowl, with steps leading to the spectacular view location of Serenity Point; and the Woodland Garden, which frames the far side of the property with rare Monterey First.

In 2017, Casa Romantica commissioned The Beauty of the Butterfly, a sculpture created by internationally-recognized artist Matthew Placzek. The sculpture is located in the Native Bowl Garden.

Ole Hanson Home

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Casa Romantica estate is living history. You can enjoy Casa Romantica in many ways: take a tour of the Ole Hanson home, explore our gardens, or attend an arts program in the Main Salon, Courtyard, or Art Gallery.