Descanso Gardens sits on 150 acres of cultivated and wild land nestled into a natural bowl by surrounding mountains. Explore our many paths and trails, verdant woodlands, lush gardens, and colorful native flowers. Escape the urban buzz and enjoy the best of the season.
Open
9am–5pm daily
Garden Admission
Buy general admission tickets
Non-members must purchase a general admission ticket to visit the gardens
Become a member
Members get FREE admission during regular daytime hours
Location
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
Visit FAQs
It's camellia season
Discover Descanso's winter beauties
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Membership
Join our vibrant member community and support our growth
- Free daytime garden admission 364 days a year
- Daily 8am early admission
- Early access and discounts to events such as Carved & Enchanted
- Discounts at Jones Coffee at Descanso and The Store
- And more!
“Descanso has inspired me since I was a child, decades ago. Now it has inspired my son to celebrate and wonder at nature.”
Descanso Guest
GARDEN SECRET
Hope for snow
A splendiferous view of the San Gabriels
Hope’s Garden behind the Hilltop Gardens and Boddy House has one of the best views of the San Gabriel Mountains when there’s snow.
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What`s your favorite #tulip color? Do you like bright and cheery yellow tulips, or dark and dramatic purple blooms?
This week our hard-working staff and volunteers started planting 30,000 tulip #bulbs that will bloom this #spring.
The kaleidoscope of color their flowers bring delight visitors year after year along the Promenade.
Peak bloom can vary each year due to the weather, so we recommend following our updates as we share when these tulips start to bloom 🌷 #ExploreDescanso
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The #tulip bulbs are here! Our wonderful staff and volunteers have started planting 30,000 bulbs along the Promenade.
These spring favorites should start blooming en masse in March, weather-dependent. We recommend following our bloom updates to see what`s flowering here in the garden 🌷 #ExploreDescanso
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More #camellias are starting to unfurl 🌼 Winter is prime Camellia japonica season, with favorites like `Debutante` (pink) and `Alba Plena` (white) flowering in the Camellia Forest.
If you want to enjoy these beauties before our doors open at 9am, become a member and get exclusive access to Descanso at 8am daily. You can learn more or become a member at descansogardens.org
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Enchanted Forest of Light has officially ended its run for the season ✨ Thank you to all who came and experienced Descanso at its wintry, de-#light-ful best!
Enchanted will return in November 2024. We can`t wait to see you then 🌟 #EnchantedLA
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The Front Entry Garden is looking lovely this season. The `Pink Flamingo` #muhly grass has a golden glow in the winter sunlight while Salvia leucantha `Santa Barbara` is sporting purple blooms. You can find the Front Entry Garden just outside our gates along Descanso Drive 🌼 #ExploreDescanso
#Enchanted closes on Jan. 7 ✨ Don`t miss the last nights of experience Enchanted Forest of Light before its ends its run for the season this Sunday.
Available tickets can be purchased on our website at descansogardens.org
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Don`t miss our #wellness events this month at Descanso 🧘🏾♀️ Special highlights include a pop-up #yoga class on Jan 13 and 20, plus sound baths, guided nature meditations and more. You can check out the full schedule on our website at descansogardens.org/events
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