Get Lost at Descanso Gardens

Botanical garden paradise, contemporary exhibits and an enchanted railroad!

$5/child admission; $15/general admission
10 Miles from you
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Description

Smell the roses and get swept away at the botanical garden oasis, Descanso Gardens. A hidden gem in LA, this year-round flower paradise is proof that beautiful things do exist. Explore the tranquility of the Japanese Garden with its adjoining tea house and koi pond. Breathe in the blooming garden that pays homage to the home state in the California Garden. Every day is Earth Day here. Stroll along the Rose Garden and enjoy over 1600 species of roses. Travel back in time at the Boddy House, and ride around the Enchanted Railroad to get a true look at the beauty these gardens possess. You may even be surprised by all the wildlife you discover! A day well spent basking in the beauty of nature.

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Itinerary

Arrive at Descanso Gardens
Admire the Camellia flower collection
Hug a tree in the giant Oak Forest
Grab a quick lunch bite and drink from The Kitchen
Ride the Enchanted Railroad to view the amazing grounds
Enjoy the wildlife views
View the (un)natural garden and rotating botany exhibits
Breathe in the roses in the world renowned rose garden

Location & Hours

1418 Descanso Dr La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

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Working Hours

Mon9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tue9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wed9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thu9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Fri9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sat9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

4.7 ● Google reviews

What a beautiful, well put together collection of light displays! It took us about two hours to go through, and we took our time admiring each exhibit. It’s pretty cold out now, but they have lots of warm food options. We didn’t end up eating here since we didn’t know they had food available and ate right before. Great spot for date night or a family night out. Our little loved seeing all the lights. The pathway is mostly dirt, so wear appropriate walking shoes.

This place is absolutely enchanting! Absolutely beautiful, it is so serene. This is the place to come to for a nice time of resetting & relaxation. A great way to escape the hustle & bustle of daily life & be submerged into nature. Admission is $15 & they also have a little gift shop as well as a restaurant/ spot to grab a bite. I didn’t eat here but I did see there was an option to do so.

Beautiful place with a cafe where you’re able to purchase wine and take with you along the walk! I will say that visiting in February didn’t provide the best experience because the flowers hadn’t bloomed, but it was still a lovely stroll and atmosphere. Photos are from off-season in February so you can see what it looks like when it’s not quite in bloom!

We love Descanso ❤️! Right now (early April) nearly EVERYTHING is blooming. Especially the tulips and they are beautiful. Don't forget to visit the museum and tour the mansion, and the little secret garden!

The tulips were plentiful and GORGEOUS! The lilac was just starting to bloom and smelled incredible. The grounds are nice to walk around. Food options available were very good, but a little pricey.

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