Tickets

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

Hours
9am–5pm daily


Become a Member

It’s not just about the flowers and the trees. It’s about you and your special connection to nature! As a member, you get year-round free admission, discounts and early access to events, exclusive classes and activities, and many other benefits.

Special Holiday promotion

Give the gift of membership now-January 2, 2025, and receive a $10 gift certificate to The Store (our gift shop). Please note: To qualify for the $10 promotion, the purchaser and gift recipient must be different. Purchases after December 18 are likely to be received after Christmas.

For purchases on our website

You or the recipient will receive an email with the gift membership information. The $10 gift certificate will be mailed to the same person you designate to receive the gift membership. Give a membership

For purchases at Guest Services

You will receive a lovely gift card to present to the recipient, as well as the $10 gift certificate to The Store.

For phone orders, please call 818.949.4200

Please note that memberships are non-refundable.

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All members receive

  • One year of daytime admission
  • 8am early admission
  • Presale access and discounts for Carved, Enchanted Forest of Light, and other events
  • 10% discount at Jones Coffee at Descanso, The Store, and participating nurseries
  • Reciprocal free admission at 300+ gardens through American Horticulture Society’s Reciprocal Admissions program (90-mile exclusion rule applies)
  • Access to member-only classes and events

Individual $70

  • All general membership benefits
  • One year of daytime admission for 1 person
  • 1 named cardholder

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Dual $80 | Senior Dual $75

  • All general membership benefits
  • One year of daytime admission for 2 people
  • 2 named cardholders

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Family $99 | Pays for itself in 2 visits

  • All general membership benefits
  • One year of daytime admission for 2 adults and 4 children
  • 2 named cardholders

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Family and Friends $195 | Best value!

  • All general membership benefits
  • One year of daytime admission for 3 adults and 6 children
  • 3 named cardholders
  • Invitation to a member-only, after-hours event
  • 10% discount on daytime admission for guests
  • 2 complimentary guest passes
  • 4 complimentary train tickets
  • 25% discount on 10- and 20-ride train passports

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Nature Lover $500

  • All general membership benefits
  • One year of daytime admission for 4 adults and 6 children
  • 3 named cardholders
  • Invitation to a member-only, after-hours event
  • 20% discount on daytime admission for guests
  • 4 complimentary guest passes
  • 4 complimentary train tickets
  • 25% discount on 10- and 20-ride train passports
  • After-hours, exclusive event invitation

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Perennial Circle $1,000+

Perennial Circle members enjoy exclusive year-round events, talks, walks, and other special opportunities. Find out more about Perennial Circle levels and benefits.

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Ready to support the Gardens at a higher level?

Elevate your garden experience with membership in Perennial Circle and help ensure the gardens’ natural heritage and beauty now and for future generations.

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