Visit Descanso Gardens

Current Events
Check out our Visiting Soon page and our Calendar section to get the most out of your visit.

Location
Descanso Gardens is located near the intersection of the 210 and 2 freeways. It is a short 20-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles.

Hours
The Gardens are open every day of the year except Christmas, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (although visitors are encouraged to arrive by 4:30 p.m.) Free Parking.

Admission
General $8. Senior/Students $6. Children (5 to 12 years) $3.
Guild members and Children under 5 free.
Tram $4. Enchanted Railroad $3

Reciprocal Admissions are during regular Garden hours, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tram Tour Schedule
Tuesday - Friday 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
$4 per person
To ensure the tram will be operating on the day of your visit,
we recommend you call ahead, 818.949.4200.
There must be a minimum of six people for the tram to operate.

Accessibility
Wheelchairs are available for guests 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.

Enchanted Railroad
Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$3 per person

Boddy House and Heritage Exhibit
10 to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sundays.
Docent-led tours on Saturday and Sundays at noon.
Free with Gardens' admission.

Art Gallery
Please Note: The Carriage House Art Gallery closed its doors in 2009 for major renovations.
It will reopen as the Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art at Descanso Gardens. Check back here for more details.

Food
Cafe open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sandwiches, salads and luncheon specials, 10% discount to Members.

Picnic Area
Picnic area available adjacent to parking lot. Picnicking not allowed inside Courtyard or Gardens.

Gift Shop
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Group Tours
A variety of tours are available for groups of 25 or more. More information.

More Information
If you need further assistance or have a question about the Gardens, please call our information center
(818) 949-4200.