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.
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.
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free […]
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free […]
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free […]
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free […]
Descanso Gardens is joining the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is […]
Experience the gardens in a whole new way through Cultivate, a monthly series that features tours and workshops, live demonstrations, and music throughout the grounds. April’s theme is Watersheds. Wander […]
Pick a plant grown and generously provided by our Descanso horticultural team. While supplies last.
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free […]
Descanso Gardens is joining the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is […]
Celebrate our native plants as part of our weeklong observation of Earth Day. View displays created by Descanso horticulture staff that celebrate our native plants, including our majestic oaks. Free […]
Descanso Gardens is joining the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is […]
Descanso Gardens is joining the 2025 City Nature Challenge! Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is […]
