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
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Members get FREE admission during regular daytime hours
Location
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
Visit FAQs
Enchanted Forest of Light
Be Enchanted Nov. 19–Jan. 7
Escape to Descanso
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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
Get a whiff of THAT!
The unmistakable stink of ginkgo trees in fall
Visit the Promenade in November and you may detect something smelly in the air. When female ginkgo trees shed their leaves and berries in the fall they smell like nothing else.
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Join us from 2–4pm today (Dec. 9) for the opening reception of Descanso: LA’s Garden, our newest exhibition at the #BoddyHouse.
Descanso: LA’s Garden invites visitors to learn about our botanical collections and the people who shaped them. Educational and engaging, it also features hands-on activities for all ages.
Drinks will be available for purchase on the lawn. Don’t miss the taiko drum performances from 2–2:45pm and 3–3:45pm.
No registration required, included in the price of admission or membership.
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Descanso is an illuminated wonderland this time of year 🌟 Weekend tickets to Enchanted Forest of Light are selling out. If you`d like to experience the garden at its wintry best now through Jan. 7, get your tickets today at descansogardens.org 🌲 #EnchantedLA
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It`s golden #ginkgo time 💛 If you love the vibrant yellow hues of #ginkgos in fall, now`s a great time to head on over to the Promenade. These colors should last around a week, weather-dependent 🍂 #ExploreDescanso
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Gorgeous warm weather and fall foliage are a delight in the garden. If you love a good view, take a walk to the California Garden to enjoy the panorama of the San Gabriel Mountains 🍁 #ExploreDescanso
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Stinko #ginko is here 🤭 If you`ve walked along the Promenade recently, you might have gotten a whiff of something stinky. As the fruit from the female ginkgo tree drops, a pungent odor comes from the seeds that have hit the ground.
And if you love fall foliage, stay tuned for updates as we await more golden hues from this tree and others 🍂 #ExploreDescanso
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#Art alert 🎨 Have you seen #DistilledEssence by artist @lunaikuta? Head up the hill to see this installation as part of the Shape+Form exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery.
Showcasing preserved transparent botanicals within decanters and hand-blown glass vessels, Ikuta`s work aims to highlight the universal mysteries of the cycles of life.
The Shape+Form exhibition is open from 10am–4pm now through January 28, closed December 25. Entry to the exhibition is included in the price of admission or membership 🌼 #ExploreDescanso
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Night bright 🌟 Get your weekend tickets to #Enchanted before they sell out!
It`s the most magical time of year at Descanso ✨ If you want to experience Enchanted Forest of Light on a weekend, now is the time to buy your tickets.
To learn more about Enchanted or buy tickets, you can check out our website at descansogardens.org/enchanted
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