Tickets

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

Hours
9am–5pm daily


Descanso Events

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.

Community Service Day

Get hands-on gardening experience by mulching in the garden and help care for Descanso at this volunteer opportunity. Instruction will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. Ages 16 or […]

Free

Camellia Tour

Join us on Jan. 27 from noon–1pm for a walking tour. Learn about Descanso’s historic camellia collections and the little-known stories behind many of the camellias currently in bloom.  Included […]

Included with admission or membership
Event Series Member Bird Walk

Member Bird Walk

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 […]

Included with Descanso Gardens membership
Event Series Little Owls

Little Owls

Join us for songs, puppets and of course books! Great for children ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Meets at Feather Falls in the Camellia Forest, which is near the Main […]

Included with admission or membership

Sketching on Location

Click here for the Saturday class beginning February 3 Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Friday, February 2 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes within Descanso Gardens. […]

$120 – $140
Event Series Little Explorers

Little Explorers

Come explore, play and create with us at Descanso Gardens! Families with young children (age 2-5 years old) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month. […]

Included with admission or membership

Sketching on Location

Join artist Virginia Hein for a four-week series beginning Saturday, February 3 that focuses on exploring sketching landscapes within Descanso Gardens. Bring a spirit of curiosity, play, and experimentation while […]

$120 – $140