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All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket.

Hours
9am–7pm daily

Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!

Come to Descanso Gardens to experience, learn, and expand with an activity, class, program, or event designed to inspire.

Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.

Dive into a wellspring of opportunities for kids and adults to learn, observe nature, and participate in the garden.

As a non-profit public garden, we welcome you to join us in supporting our mission through membership and giving. With you, we grow in gratitude!

At Descanso Gardens we connect people with nature and one another. Read about our rich history and future plans to preserve the beauty and heritage of the gardens.

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All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket

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Hours

9am–7pm daily

Location

1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
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After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.

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Walk Through Time

Click here for the 1–3pm session The plants, wild animals, and humans of Descanso all impact each other. This walk and talk with environmental educator Jason “Journeyman” Wise will look […]

$25 – $30

Walk Through Time

The plants, wild animals, and humans of Descanso all impact each other. This walk and talk with environmental educator Jason “Journeyman” Wise will look at the history of Descanso through […]

$25 – $30

Birds and Botany Sketching Series

Join Catherine Hamilton on Wednesdays from May 7–28 for a workshop that combines birding, observation, and art. Through the lens of drawing, come explore the unique intersections between the habitats at Descanso Gardens and the bird species that inhabit them. The supply list will be provided in a confirmation email. $150 members, $180 non-members. Advance […]

$150 – $180

Homeschool Day

Mark your calendar for Homeschool Day! Visit Descanso Gardens on this special day for homeschools and enjoy free entry, education materials, and a great day in the gardens. Free for […]

Free for all students and one adult per student

Rose-stravaganza Nursery Tour

Join us for a behind-the-scenes nursery tour to see what it takes to care for and preserve the diverse plants of Descanso Gardens. This tour will focus on the roses […]

$5 – $10

Rose-stravaganza Walk and Talk

Join Autumn Ayers, Garden Records & Collections Manager of Descanso, on a walk through the Rose Garden. Autumn will discuss the origins and destinations of the incredible blooms of Descanso’s […]