Get Lost at Descanso Gardens

Botanical garden paradise, contemporary exhibits and an enchanted railroad!

$5/child admission; $15/general admission
More than 500 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

We went here during the Halloween weekend, and I loved it. The theme was "Carved," and they did not disappoint... pumpkins galore. The gardens were family-friendly and enjoyable for adults. We went on a chilt night and were able to get some spiked cider...yum. We wondered how long it took to set up the entire place for display because they did an amazing job. Highly recommend.

Descanso Gardens is a lovely place for a walk. It's divided into lovely areas such as the Japanese Garden, the Camellia Forest, the Ancient forest, a rose garden, and more. The paths are pretty easy, and with a downloadable map, you'll never get lost. You could spend a couple hours there exploring and still have something new to see on your next trip. There is an amazing gift shop that likes to feature local small businesses and artists. Descanso is definitely worth the trip!

A wonderful space of peace and beauty on the edge of the urban sprawl. There are many walking trails through various species of trees, plants, and flowers. Not many blooms today, and the little lake had been drained, but it was beautiful in its late fall dryness on a warm Southern California day. They were preparing for the Enchanted Forest of Light starting later this month, which should be well worth seeing. Admission is reasonable, and they sell food and drink there in the gardens.

Great place to visit if you're looking for something to do outdoors. Most of the walking trails were paved and divided into different sections such as the Japanese gardens, rose garden, and so on. It was really lovely, and when you get close to the rose gardens, you can smell a sweet scent just radiating in the air. There are many places to sit to soak in the beauty of nature. Whether it be by the ponds with the dragonflies dancing or under the sequoia tree's you will find a peace of heaven on earth.

Absolutely love the night time experience for Halloween. Carved was amazing. We walked around twice because we wanted to see all of the festivities. I love that the exhibit was also interactive. The night market was also a nice exploration

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