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.
After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.
Thinking about planting tomatoes? Join us for Tomat-O-Rama this March at The Store! Our gift shop's plant patio will be buzzing with a variety of hybrid and heirloom tomato seedlings, as well as a huge selection of seeds, soil and other supplies to get your garden prepped for the spring. While supplies last.
We love our members! To show our appreciation, the gardens will be open to members only from 5-7pm, March 9-15. Plus, members will enjoy a special offer when they dine at Farmhouse and these daily perks: Monday, March 9: Fun giveaway, while supplies last Tuesday, March 10: 8am member-only spring bloom tour Wednesday, March 11: […]
Join us for an eight-week Friday yoga class with Joyce Shuman Yoga in the Rose Pavilion every Friday from March 13–May 1, 8:30–10am. Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha Yoga, which includes stretches, strengthening poses, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. The practice adapts to individual needs. Each class includes a 25-minute fitness walk […]
Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers. In celebration of the debut of our dinosaur installation at the Descanso Railroad, families with young children (aged 2–7 years old) will enjoy dinosaur-themed arts, crafts, and nature exploration inspired by prehistoric plants and animals. Come discover hands-on activities, explore special fossils from the Natural History […]
Natura Naturata: Nature’s Action features the work of eight female artists who explore their bond with the natural world through contemporary photography and video. By means of the conceptual and visual decomposition of natural elements, this diverse body of work delves into themes related to our connection with the environment, as well as complex examinations […]
Join us as we celebrate you, our members! As part of Member Appreciation Week, Descanso Gardens members are invited to join us for an exclusive evening of fun and nature on Friday, March 13, from 5-7pm. Celebrate with live music, nature crafts, bloom tours, and more! Visit the Descanso Railroad and ride the train (tickets […]
