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
Hours: 9am–7pm daily
Members can enter early at 8am
Garden Admission
Buy advance tickets
Non-members must purchase an advance 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
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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
Space Mountain Descanso?
Descansoland: Our gardens might have gone Disney
When Descanso landowner E. Manchester Boddy decided to sell the property, many people were interested, including, according to local papers at the time, Walt Disney.
