The beautiful South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation is owned by Los Angeles County. The Foundation has raised the funds to renovate roads, plant new flower beds and put up decorations. The South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation sponsors educational programs, classes, school tours, lectures, plant and flower shows, concerts, and even Shakespeare performances at the South Coast Botanic Gardens. All proceeds from these events--and from the gift shop, also maintained by the Foundation--go towards maintaining the gardens.