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9am–7pm daily

Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!

Come to Descanso Gardens to experience, learn, and expand with an activity, class, program, or event designed to inspire.

Discover our world-class botanical and horticultural wonders and how we care for them.

Dive into a wellspring of opportunities for kids and adults to learn, observe nature, and participate in the garden.

As a non-profit public garden, we welcome you to join us in supporting our mission through membership and giving. With you, we grow in gratitude!

At Descanso Gardens we connect people with nature and one another. Read about our rich history and future plans to preserve the beauty and heritage of the gardens.

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All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket

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Location

1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
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Live outdoor performances and music add extra magic to the idyllic garden ambiance.

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  • Cultivate: Movement!

    Join the creative community of Descanso Gardens for Cultivate, a summer event series that brings people together through live music, performance, and interactive experiences in nature.  Over the years, this […]

    $10 – $40

  • Summer Music and Dance

    Summer Music and Dance is back! Don't miss the young musicians of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles fill the Amphitheater with symphonic brilliance, lifting classical tradition forward with joy, […]

  • Musical Interludes: Night

    Click here for Musical Interludes: Night on June 26 When the garden goes dark, the stories begin. Presented by the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM), Musical Interludes is a concert […]

    $10 – $50

  • Musical Interludes: Night

    Click here for Musical Interludes: Night on June 25 When the garden goes dark, the stories begin. Presented by the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM), Musical Interludes is a concert […]

    $10 – $50

  • Summer Music and Dance

    From the mountains of Appalachia to the valleys of Mexico, Las Colibrí and The Wimberly Bluegrass Band bring mariachi and bluegrass into the garden—joyful, rooted, and rich with stories. Schedule […]

  • Cultivate: Nature’s Magic

    Join the creative community of Descanso Gardens for Cultivate, a summer event series that brings people together through art, performance, and interactive experiences in nature.  Over the years, this signature […]

    $10 – $40