Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket.
Hours
9am–5pm 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.
All visitors who aren’t members must buy a general admission ticket
Become a member and visit the gardens for free
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9am–5pm daily
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
818.949.4200
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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.
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Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Curated by Rosten Woo, LA’s Garden explores the hidden stories rooted in the beauty of Descanso Gardens. While our 150 acres offer a natural escape, they also hold a deep, […]
Included with admission or membership
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
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2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
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2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
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2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
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2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
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2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
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5 events,
A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now. Unlike a hike, a mindfulness walk does not aim to bring us to […]
Included with admission or membership
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Join naturalist Tim Martinez of Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy for an engaging exploration of Descanso Gardens as part of a thriving wildlife corridor. RSVP Discover how native habitats connect mountains, […]
Included with admission or membership
A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now. Unlike a hike, a mindfulness walk does not aim to bring us to […]
Included with admission or membership
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
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4 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
This event is sold out! Check our calendar for upcoming programs and become a member to get early access. Make a beautiful decorative wreath for your holiday season using natural […]
$50 – $65
This event is sold out! Check our calendar for upcoming programs and become a member to get early access. Make a beautiful decorative wreath for your holiday season using natural […]
$50 – $65
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
4 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
This event is sold out! Check our calendar for upcoming programs and become a member to get early access. Make a beautiful decorative wreath for your holiday season using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the gardens. Led by expert floral artist Whit McClure. Green materials, wreath forms, and wire are included, but we […]
$50 – $65
This event is sold out! Check our calendar for upcoming programs and become a member to get early access. Make a beautiful decorative wreath for your holiday season using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the gardens. Led by expert floral artist Whit McClure. Green materials, wreath forms, and wire are included, but we recommend […]
$50 – $65
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
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4 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity features paintings, prints, and sculptures […]
This event is sold out! Check our calendar for upcoming programs and become a member to get early access. Make a beautiful decorative wreath for your holiday season using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the gardens. Led by expert floral artist Whit McClure. Green materials, wreath forms, and wire are included, but we recommend […]
$50 – $65
This event is sold out! Check our calendar for upcoming programs and become a member to get early access. Make a beautiful decorative wreath for your holiday season using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the gardens. Led by expert floral artist Whit McClure. Green materials, wreath forms, and wire are included, but we recommend […]
$50 – $65
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
|
4 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity features paintings, prints, and sculptures […]
This event is sold out! Check our calendar for upcoming programs and become a member to get early access. Make a beautiful decorative wreath for your holiday season using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the gardens. Led by expert floral artist Whit McClure. Green materials, wreath forms, and wire are included, but we recommend […]
$50 – $65
This event is sold out! Check our calendar for upcoming programs and become a member to get early access. Make a beautiful decorative wreath for your holiday season using natural materials, including botanicals gathered in the gardens. Led by expert floral artist Whit McClure. Green materials, wreath forms, and wire are included, but we recommend […]
$50 – $65
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, plus an all-new laser light show featuring a magical “snowfall” finale. In honor of the Japanese Garden’s 60th anniversary, […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
3 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
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This event is sold out! Check our calendar for upcoming programs and become a member to get early access. In this hands-on workshop, create your own soft cover book for […]
$30 – $35
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
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0 events,
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2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
|
2 events,
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich […]
Celebrating 10 years of magic! Enchanted Forest of Light returns November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027, transforming Descanso into a dazzling world of color, light, and wonder. Experience beloved installations like […]
$12 – $52
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