Hours
Descanso Gardens is open daily except for Christmas. Summer hours through Sept. 9 are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday; and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Reciprocal admissions are not accepted during the 5 to 8 p.m. extended hours.
There is ample free parking.
Admission
General $8. Senior/Students $6. Children (5 to 12 years) $3. Guild members and children under 5 free.
Tram $4. Depending on demand, tram tours are 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Please check with the Visitor Center to see if tram tours are available the day of your visit. The tram does not operate on Mondays.
Enchanted Railroad $3. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. During the summer, the Enchanted Railroad is also open from 5 to 7:50 p.m. Thursdays.
Reciprocal admissions are during regular hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reciprocal admissions are not accepted during the extended summer hours of 5 to 8 p.m. Click here to see the complete list of American Horticultural Society reciprocal gardens.
Location
Descanso Gardens is located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, near the intersection of the 210 and 2 freeways. It is a 20-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles.
FROM THE SOUTH (LOS ANGELES)
- Take the 2 North and exit at Verdugo Boulevard.
- Turn RIGHT onto Verdugo Boulevard. Verdugo Hills Hospital will be on your right.
- Turn RIGHT at Descanso Drive.
- Entrance is on your RIGHT side.
FROM THE EAST (PASADENA AND THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY)
- Take the 210 West and exit at Angeles Crest Highway.
- Turn LEFT onto Angeles Crest Highway.
- Turn RIGHT on Foothill Boulevard.
- Turn LEFT at Verdugo Boulevard.
- Turn LEFT at Descanso Drive.
- Entrance is on your RIGHT SIDE.
FROM THE WEST (SAN FERNANDO VALLEY)
- Take the 210 East and exit at Angeles Crest Highway.
- Turn RIGHT onto Angeles Crest Highway.
- Turn RIGHT on Foothill Boulevard.
- Turn LEFT at Verdugo Boulevard.
- Turn LEFT at Descanso Drive.
- Entrance is on your RIGHT SIDE.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop is open every day except Christmas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. During extended summer hours, The Gift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday through Sept. 9. For information, phone (818) 949-4292.
Descanso Café
The Descanso Café, located near the Gardens entrance, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday through Monday, and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday during the summer. (From 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday until Sept. 9, appetizers and snacks are available in the Camellia Lounge, located in the Full Moon Tea House.)
The Café, operated by the Patina Group, provides sandwiches and luncheon specials with outdoor seating. Catering is also available for special events. Descanso members enjoy a discount on their purchase. Information: (818) 790-3663
Accessibility
A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for guest use at the Visitor’s Center. Many of Descanso’s asphalt pathways are wheelchair accessible.
Please note: No animals — except service dogs -- are allowed in the Gardens.
Information
For general information, phone (818) 949-4200. Our mailing address is Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011-3102.
