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.
Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso bird checklist. No reservations required, exclusively for Descanso Gardens members.
Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso bird checklist. No reservations required, exclusively for Descanso Gardens members.
Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso bird checklist. No reservations required, exclusively for Descanso Gardens members.
Click here for the January 12 New Year Yoga class Join us for an eight-week Tuesday yoga class with Barbara Wood in the Rose Pavilion every Tuesday from January 9–February 27, 8:30–10am. Each class includes a 25-minute fitness walk and 60-minute yoga practice. Members only, $136 per participant. Advance registration required, register here. About the […]
Join us for an eight-week Friday yoga class with Joyce Shuman in the Rose Pavilion every Friday from January 12–March 1, 8:30–10am. This well-rounded hatha yoga class includes stretching and strengthening poses, mindful movement explorations, and breathwork. We practice movement variations for all bodies, from gentle to moderate, including options for all abilities to feel included. Each class includes a […]
Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso bird checklist. No reservations required, exclusively for Descanso Gardens members.
Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars! Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso bird checklist. No reservations required, exclusively […]
We love our members! To show our appreciation for their support, we’re staying open from 5–7pm for members only, March 11–17 and celebrating with these member perks: Monday, March 11: […]
