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
9amβ5pm 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 CaΓ±ada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
Visit FAQs
Enchanted Forest of Light
Be Enchanted Nov. 19βJan. 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!
βDescanso has inspired me since I was a child, decades ago. Now it has inspired my son to celebrate and wonder at nature.β
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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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#Art alert π¨ 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 10amβ4pm now through January 28, closed December 25. Entry to the exhibition is included in the price of admission or membership πΌ #ExploreDescanso
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Night bright π Get your weekend tickets to #Enchanted before they sell out!
It`s the most magical time of year at Descanso β¨ 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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Who says #LA has no seasons? The #cherrytrees in the #JapaneseGarden beg to differ π Beloved for their fleeting pink blossoms in spring, they`re now sporting gorgeous golden hues.
Thanks for joining us this week for our #fallcolor highlights. Stay tuned for more updates as we share what`s changing in the garden π #ExploreDescanso
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It`s #fall coming back to us now π Our autumnal highlights continue with #sycamores and #riverbirch trees changing color in the #RoseGarden. Follow us for more updates as we share the changes happening throughout the garden π #ExploreDescanso
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We`ve got more #fallcolor in the garden, including these Chinese #fringetrees (Chionanthus retusus) turning yellow along the Promenade. Stay tuned this week as we share more of the autumnal changes this season in the garden π #ExploreDescanso
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Can you guess what year Enchanted debuted? Here`s a hint: 50 years after the Japanese Garden opened at Descanso.
So drumroll please π₯ Enchanted Forest of Light opened in 2016! Illuminating some of the most beloved parts of Descanso, don`t miss the Garden of Good Fortune and more now through Jan. 7.
Tickets can be purchased online now at descansogardens.org
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Enchanted is off to a delightful start! Discover the new route through the Rose Garden, plus other illuminated surprises in store.
Enchanted Forest of Light is open now through Jan. 7. Weekend tickets can sell out quickly, get yours before they`re gone at descansogardens.org
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