Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
818-9 4200
http://www.descansogardens.org/
Daily: 9a-5p (last entry is at 4:30p)
Closed Christmas
General $8
Senior/Students $6
Children (5 - 12) $3
Guild members and children <5 Free
Reciprocal admissions are during regular hours. Visit their website to see the complete list of American Horticultural Society reciprocal gardens.
Free parking.
Gardens include the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Nature's Table edible garden, Oak Forest, California Garden, Iris Garden, Camellia Collection and the Lilac Garden.
Explore the Gardens on the covered, handicap-accessible "green" tram. The zero-emissions electric tram is the latest in clean industrial technology -- and it's very quiet! Relax and enjoy the narration that emphasizes the history and plants that make up the beauty of Descanso. Tram $4. Depending on demand, tram tours are 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Please check with the Visitor Center to see if tram tours are available the day of your visit. The tram does not operate on Mondays.
A major highlight for the young (and young-at-heart) visitor is the Descanso Gardens Enchanted Railroad. Guests can climb aboard this 1/8th replica of a diesel train and travel around a small section of Descanso Gardens. Enchanted Railroad $3 per rider, $25 for a book of 10 tickets; the Enchanted Railroad is open 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed from 12:30 to 1 p.m. for lunch. Tickets are sold in the Visitor Center. All schedules are subject to weather and availability; please call ahead to see if the train is running at (818) 949-4290.
The Full Moon Tea House area is one of the most impressive architectural structures at Descanso Gardens. Inspired by the Asian origins of Descanso's camellias, the Japanese Garden, Full Moon Tea House and Minka bring the spirit of the Far East to California.
Just beyond the Rose Garden, the Bird Observation Station and Lake provide permanent and temporary shelter and nesting area for a wide variety of birds.
Formerly the home of E. Manchester Boddy, founder of Descanso Gardens, the Boddy House offers a glimpse at the glamour of a bygone era. The Boddy House is open to touring 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Sturt Haaga Gallery of Art opens May 2011. The Gallery will have changing exhibitions of art open to the Descanso visiting public and membership and included with Garden admission. Exhibitions will include group shows, individual shows, and curated thematic shows that seek to broaden public awareness of, and appreciation for, the intersection between art and nature.
The Descanso Café, located near the Gardens entrance, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Café, operated by the Patina Group, provides sandwiches and luncheon specials with outdoor seating.
The Gardens also offer an assortment of classes and wellness programs.
Contact the Gardens for its latest information.
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