Villa Montalvo — the former estate of California Senator James Phelan — is a public park, arboretum and art gallery.
The griffin is used as a logo for Villa Montalvo. There are four large griffins on pillars flanking the road up to the grounds, and many of the signs are decorated with griffins.
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| Villa Montalvo Sign with Griffin Logo and Griffin Statue in Background |
The picture above is the entrance into Villa Montalvo. This shot shows the main sign by the road and in the background is one of the two griffins either side of the driveway, flanking the entrance.
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| One of the Villa Montalvo Griffins at the Entrance to Villa Montalvo |
This is the same griffin and the first picture, showing the pedestal that it is placed on.
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| One of the two Griffins farther up the driveway |
About a mile up the road is another set of griffins on pedestals. These two griffins face into the road, different to the first set which face out, along side the road.
Villa Montalvo is a nice place in a beautiful location. Anyone in the area should put on their walking shoes and pay a visit. Most of the park and trails are free to visit.
