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Descanso Gardens

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1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, United States

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The Awesome Jade H (邊渡友次子)

The visit was on a free day so there were many people, especially in areas with beautiful gardens or architecture. Overall, a beautiful place to visit. There's a gift shop that has many succulents for sale that are reasonably priced. The dining area is beautiful and interesting. There are many open areas with beautiful and calm space. Was I wrong or I heard cicadas singing! They're beautiful! The bathrooms inside the garden are clean and well maintained.

Katia Ruiz

What a beautiful magical place. So many places where you can sit and just listen to nature without hearing the sound of cars passing by or too many people. I would recommend to wear tennis shoes as there is a lot of walking to do here. Kids will enjoy it here as there is ponds and a lake with fish. A very beautiful lookout by the lake. I highly recommend to take a weekend trip here arrive early as it will probably take you half a day or more to walk around comfortably all around.

Anthony Merchak

Received a recommendation to visit Descanso Gardens while visiting the La Cañada area as they went to see the Enchanted Forest of Lights. However, I came during the day to see the botanical garden. It was a Thursday afternoon , but there was plenty of parking available and the grounds weren't crowded at all. There were about 10 distinct areas that represented areas of California, North America, and Japan. All the areas, plants, flowers, trees, and water features were well maintained and properly cared for. There were many different paths that all connected so you were able to pick your own journey at your own pace. It took a little longer than an hour to casually walk through all the areas. The Gardens were a perfect place to sit, relax, and interact with nature. I enjoyed seeing everything during the day, but would also like to come back to see the Enchanted light feature. This place is amazing. You really do feel at peace when walking around this garden. The parking was free but entrance cost $15 for adults and children under five are free. We spent an hour walking around and we only covered half of the park. We got train tickets and that was pretty fun.

Lisa Smith

Such a beautiful location. The tulips were so amazing. It is so nice to see people walking the grounds enjoying Gods creations. It’s family friendly and handicapped accessible. They have a little shop and snack cafe. You can even have your wedding here. If you want to get out and enjoy a beautiful day ten out of ten totally recommend.

Sherrylee B

I love visiting this garden, I've been here three times now and it amazes me everyime. They have a nice trail to hike on. Lots of beautiful views, flowers, trees and so much more. I think my favorite time to go is during fall because that's when they have the light show at night. That's a must see if you haven't yet. If your a student you get a discount and you can also get a membership if you like to walk/hike often there.

Igor Kalitventsev

Gorgeous magical place with a ton of flowers in blossom. April is definitely one of the best months to visit with so many trees and flowers in full blossom! Very easy to buy tickets online and skip the line, love the park layout with both exotic flowers and California native plants. Will be coming here again and again.

CeeCee Peng

What an amazing gem! Everyone should pay a visit especially during the spring!! I will highly recommend getting the tickets on line and skip the line at the box office and go straight to the check in. Also I saw people holding drinks (wine mostly) when wandering around inside. I should definitely do that next time.

Steven Sek

The gardens are beautiful! I highly recommend coming here if you're interested in marveling at the flowers, roses and way more! The Rose Garden has to be the best part of it. Ticket prices as of when I'm writing this are $15 for an adult, $11 for a student w/ ID or senior, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. These prices can change, and you can check it at Descanso's website. Parking is free, and it's very easy to drive in. If you decide not to buy advance tickets online, you'll have to wait in a mediocrely long line, sometimes longer. I highly suggest buying tickets online as you can walk right into the Visitor Center and up to the ticket agents in the front ready to scan your ticket. You can also re-enter when you leave for a short-period of time, just make sure to ask the agent first so they remember you. It takes about 2-3 hours to look around all see all the parts of the garden, so make sure to bring some snacks, water, and comfortable shoes. There's also decent cell service in the area, so you should be able to call for help if you're in trouble or need help. Also, it shouldn't be that easy to get lost as there are many signs around the entire garden guiding you by saying what is in what direction, how long it'll take to walk there, and if it's moderate to steep terrain or not. Anyway, it was a great time. Definitely recommend visiting.

Andy Mai

This is a group of well organized gardens. The cost is very affordable with free parking. Plenty of spots in their big parking lot. The place is great for all ages: kids, teens, adults, seniors... It's perfect to take your family or out of state friends to visit for half or the whole day.

Melos

Loved Enchanted Forest! The lights, music, and fog (in one of the areas) made the entire place look magical. My favorite parts were definitely the flower lights and the firefly lights. The staff were all super nice too :)

Karen L Lawrence

I hadn't been to Descanso Gardens in many years. I was pleasantly pleased with the new additions, especially the rose garden. We enjoyed live music in the rose garden. The only issue we had was after standing in a long line the credit card machine at the drink cart malfunctioned and they didn't accept cash as payment. Otherwise we enjoyed a beautiful day exploring the gardens.

Charlotte Thorpe-Mathias

Absolutely beautiful place when we went today (April '22) the rises were in full bloom. I especially liked the Japanese garden. We were able to borrow a wheelchair and most of the paths were accessible, however some of the transitions from paths to tarmac were not easy.

Luis Garcia

This place is amazing. You really do feel at peace when walking around this garden. The parking was free but entrance cost $15 for adults and children under five are free. We spent two and a half hours walking around and we only covered half of the park. We got train tickets and that was pretty fun for for the kids.

Luis Torres

Awesome place to go hiking and enjoy nature. There are a ton of koi ponds, trails and trees. Plenty of shade to keep you cool as you explore! I highly recommend if you're looking for an adventure that's right there in Pasadena close to LA and The rest of Cali!

Heather Stevens

We loved our time at the Decanso Gardens. The scenery is gorgeous and they have clearly put a lot of love and effort into maintaining the gardens. Even in November there are beautiful flowers and things to see. Make sure to give yourself some time to sit and relax in this beautiful place. We saw many people laying in the grass or sitting on benches. Don't miss it!

Alex

This was my first time here and it was very nice . Got in early a few minutes after opening the air was fresh and clear. The path is very well maintained even the few of track loops are easy to walk through with normal trainers or strapped sandals. There are restrooms at the entrance / exit . What I liked most was the nature and wildlife and the deer who just happened to be around.

village10410

It's a huge, well maintained gardens. Beautiful gardens. Need at least 3 hours to enjoy gardens. The Kitchen at Descanso wasn't that popular spot as it said. I think something to do with table settings.

Laurie H

So happy to have visited this absolutely stunning place. I was instantly impressed by how beautiful the gardens are. The entrance fee is more than reasonable given how well-maintained everything is. Staff couldn’t have been nicer, and the map is very clear. The cafe and gift shop have great offerings as well. I will say that I wish I would have skipped the (un)Natural Gardens art exhibit. While incredibly well-done, it is meant to evoke feelings of discomfort. It put a bit of a damper on an otherwise fantastic day of appreciating nature’s beauty.

LeWayne Ballard

Received a recommendation to visit Descanso Gardens while visiting the La Cañada area as they went to see the Enchanted Forest of Lights. However, I came during the day to see the botanical garden. It was a Saturday morning, but there was plenty of parking available and the grounds weren't crowded at all. There were about 10 distinct areas that represented areas of California, North America, and Japan. All the areas, plants, flowers, trees, and water features were well maintained and properly cared for. There were many different paths that all connected so you were able to pick your own journey at your own pace. It took a little longer than an hour to casually walk through all the areas. The Gardens were a perfect place to sit, relax, and interact with nature. I enjoyed seeing everything during the day, but would also like to come back to see the Enchanted light feature.

Pauline Steward

This is one of my favorite lil escapes in LA area. It feels removed and being around flowers and nature is nice reprieve from being in the city. There are some areas that are more dormant or haven't grown in so it should be beautiful come spring.

Nathan A

My family and I have gone here during their Christmas event and it was absolutely breathtaking. There was a designated path to go through the exhibits, and most of them were interactive which was awesome. During the day the garden is wonderful and their museum is a nice place to look around if you enjoy artworks.

Belen Sobalvarro

I love this place. I tend to come in the spring or fall, but it's a great place for family day even if you wanna get your sip on a beer hehe Wonderful, natural area to get fresh air and a good little work out. Very spacious. Bring your own food/snacks if you don't want to wait in line at their small cafeteria.

Paloma Uribe

Descanso Gardens is a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing place to escape the city and enjoy a long walk. Filled with trees, plants, roses, a Japanese garden and more. A family membership allows two adults and two children to enter throughout the year and is well worth it if you live in the area! A membership allows you discounts to special events too like “Carved” during Halloween and “Enchanted” during the holidays.

Rocio F

So Serene, Peaceful, And Beautiful. We bring Our Kids here ages 5-11 & they Love it as well. There are Little activities for them to Do. Wear comfortable Shoes 😏 …

A. McQ

I have been here for the Enchanted forest it was magnificent. Beautiful light exhibition throughout the gardens. Music and Lights build a magical atmosphere. I loved it so much I told all my friends to go. It is not one of those "cheesy Christmas string light" decorations, it is truly art.

Casie Tims

Beautiful place with an excellent variety of flowers (tulip garden, rose garden, lilac garden, oak forest, California natives, Japanese garden, and more!). Lots of paved options for strollers or wheelchairs. Enough space to avoid crowds easily, would absolutely go back again.

Sarah Present

What a beautiful place to walk around!! It’s so much fun to come here for Carved during October and Enchanted Forest during the holidays. Carved has beautiful pumpkin trails to walk through and Enchanted Forest are amazing light displays

Nereida Villa

Definitely recommend getting a membership, you'll fall in love with this place from the moment you step in. It's so serene, clean, great to just take a walk and feel safe. The museum was unexpected and amazing at the top of the hill.

m j

Been coming here for a few years for the enchanted forest of light display, and just tried the carved display this year. Loved both! They always make great exhibits and photo ops. Carved is a considerably smaller walk-through, but I still had fun with my family. The kids of our group got their money's worth out of the hay maze.

Jessica Martinez

Love coming here during spring! We get to see many flowers blossom, and Sprout. We often come here, to walk through the pathways as a family, create memories and take lots of photographs! All surrounding areas of the gardens are very relaxing and calming. You get to see nature and enjoy the birds chirp. Come prepared to visit the park for a couple of hours.There's alot of walking to do. Theres also pieces of art dispalyed all over the gardens also a gift shop and restaurant. The restrooms are very clean. I recommend coming here after after 9am or 3pm

Jason Lin

Beautiful spot and obviously not a secret. Came on a Tuesday and it was busy. Parking lot was packed and had an overflow lot. This garden is located in what seems like a residential neighborhood. Surprisingly it's massive. $15 for admission is not bad but also not cheap. The variety of plants and flowers is not as extensive as say nearby Huntington library. But it's a very nice spot. Would not necessarily recommend going out of your way to come here but it's very nice for a visit when nearby

lori lahman

Beautiful way to spend an afternoon! Buy a membership! I love this place. The tulips and Lilacs are blooming right now (late March). The night show in December during holiday season is a little extra for the tickets at that time (make reservations) but absolutely not to be missed!

Monika van Dalen

Love to walk for hours looking at amazing flowers! Very well taken care of. Bring plenty of water as it is only available on one place and lines are pretty long.

Keiry S

Beautiful peaceful place. It's always a delight to walk in nature. For those who like walking a lot, there is mini roads that you can get into to get the most out of your work out

Victoria Leon

Nice place to walk around, but not the best for its cost. We expected to see more interesting plants and flowers. You can take a mini train that runs in the park if you don't feel like walking.

D. de Silva

One of the best spots in LA county. Many trips here, and it is always amazing. Beautiful grounds. Friendly staff. So nice to be out and about in the gardens. This most recent trip was for their winter light event. It was great. Staff was good about directing traffic in and out without any wait or problems. Despite a pretty full parking lot, the grounds were not crowded and you could maintain a nice separation from other groups. Recommend printing the tickets before hand, some folks were having issues otherwise. Understandably, these grounds were closed to dogs. They did have stands open for the night event with hot coco, hot cider, and other light treats. Adult beverages were also available. Highly recommend going to their regular day access for your first time, and use the night events as a supplemental visit! This evening event had amazing, thoughtful exhibits (10 in all). The lights allow you to appreciate some of the trees and gardens in a whole new way. Music, lighting, and fog used to amplify the experience. Kid and family friendly event.

Lori Mosqueda

A must see with the whole family. We were gifted tickets for "Enchanted : Forest of Lights" and I would totally pay to see this again next year. It was much larger than I expected and easy to navigate thru in the dark. We went on a Wednesday so it wasn't crowded, but still had plenty of kids and adults. We took a stroller and had no problem getting it around everywhere. We loved the Lights on the lakes and Japanese garden with red lanterns everywhere. My 4 year old daughter had the best time. We spent about 2 hrs there because it was so nice. Don't forget to grab a drink to keep you warm at one of their 3 drink stations. They also have churros

Marina Sumrada

Went here in January of 2020 and FELL IN LOVE. I just had to share how incredible this place was: The gardens are breathtaking, and the light displays were impeccable. I can't wait to go back! Every display was so unique and colorful, and the walk was truly one to remember. Take your whole family and visit!❤️

Madhura Hulsurkar

This place is AMAZING!! One of the most mesmerizing places I've visited!! 💟 Event details below: . . Event Name:~ Enchanted : Forest of Lights 📍Descanso Gardens, LA @descansogardens Event duration: It usually starts during the Thanksgiving weekend and runs till 1st weekend of January This place takes you to a different world and is worth visiting when in LA during winters🌟

Marisela Valle

Beautiful place for picture taking, hiking. Wheel chair Accessible. Just be aware that the restroom is at the entrance and by the Rose garden only, and I only saw a drinking fountain at the entrance. So far my favorite time to visit is during spring for its tulips and camelias and the weather.

Shirlene Kwan

Nice long walk. We stayed around 2-3 hours. A few spots were under construction. Hopefully we can come in the spring/summer next time to see everything in bloom.

Jim Kara

It’s all about the art of the nature and the nature of the art! I was immersed in this land of green with spotlight’s of color throughout! I thought it would be nice to see the gardens before the heat set in, tho realized the pace would be better without rushing. Thus, to my visual delight, it turned out to be a cool experience! There was plenty of shade, and the original land owner’s residence, the Boddy House, had cool artwork, restrooms and air conditioning, making for a midpoint stretch. It was all downhill from there! There was a nice mix of gardening with the plants and flowers, shrubs, trees and colorful artwork along the trails. I was a bit disappointed by the lack of maintenance in some areas, especially with the rose bushes. It seemed as though the garden was short staffed, if not for the shortage of water. Senior’s in the ticket line ahead of me were given the senior’s discount upon request. Seniors who didn’t ask, were charged the regular rate. Also, those who were physically challenged to walk the course had expected to take a train ride, not knowing the train was for children. The Boddy House is included for park visitors to tour thru, though unexpectedly filled with colorful artwork. I’m posting an additional review with photo’s under the Google Maps icon for the house. To summarize, the gardens can be enjoyable, accounting for the shortcomings, dressing as per the weather forecast and wearing comfortable walking shoes. The info leaflet had mentioned to step into nature. I hope that’s with the understanding of what the visit entails. Then as needed, to sit, rest and enjoy the view!

Ashley Wu

1st timer here! Always wanted to go and only have seen the gardens during the day. Booked our tickets early for Friday 12/10 @ 7:30pm. We finished at 8:30. (Also saw some of the gift shops so closer to 9pm). At the entrance just show your tickets and there was no checking of bags so you could bring your own drinks and food! There are 1-10 stops for different light experience and shows.Traffic was not to bad lots of people guiding you where to go from where the entrance is and the exit and nearest bathrooms ! It is colder at night so make sure you are warm enough! (hand warmers, Hats, gloves, warm drinks) But lots of overpriced food and heaters to keep you warm at pit stops! Family and kid friendly so bring the whole family or your date or friends and take all those basic IG photos to your hearts content 👌 Tip: If you pass by the Japanese garden, there are tables to eat, sit, and sip your hot cocoas and enjoy the view. Overall very enjoyable experience!

Joy Kell

Very beautiful place! Had fun walking around and also riding the small train. I enjoyed the small animals that were living there.

Rachel DePascal

This past Sunday was my first visit and I loved it. I appreciated the amount of parking available, and friendliness of the employees at entrance. I had a great time going for a stroll through all of the different areas. It was my baby niece's first day out and about and she enjoyed everything from the Japanese Garden and watching the small waterfalls and koi fish in the pond. We unfortunately didn't get to see the Rose Garden but we will be making another visit soon! It's a great place to take kids who are hands on and for parents that need to get their kiddos tired 🤭 I would also recommend this place as a great place for a date with your significant other. Please bring plenty of water with you, it is kind of a small hike towards the Hilltop for those who don't regularly exercise. And bring a stroller with bigger wheels if you want to go through certain trails with your baby ☺️

D Zaccheo

Absolutely beautiful light displays at Enchanted for the holidays. This is a relaxing way to get into the holiday spirit with artistically spectacular light displays incorporated into the gardens. Grab a warm and/or alcoholic beverage before or after as well as yummy food from the cafe. A must see for the holiday season!

Marine Wing

A truly beautiful park. Great escape from the city. Big enough to have a nice walk. Stop in the rose garden and take the time to smell!

Christina Starr

At Halloween, We really enjoyed spending the evening enjoying such a beautiful place. We started with a tasty bratwurst in a pretzel with sauerkraut from The Kitchen. Took our time taking in the lighting of the trees, fog in the air while strolling up the path. Truly amazed at the skills of the artist who craved the pumpkins 🎃 …

Cindy Cheung

Descanso Gardens is absolutely beautiful. I toon my parents on a Friday morning for a refreshing stroll and we had the loveliest time! I highly recommend Descanso Gardens for people of all ages. We were able to bring in a couple of sandwiches and water bottles for a picnic as well.

Ramon Zamora

Making new memories and enjoying quality time with the family is priceless. Halloween is my family’s favorite time of the year and we try making the most of this season. 1. Disneyland (of course) 2. Descanso Garden Many picturesque moments, candid and spontaneous that will make you want to look back and reminisce with fond memories. Will definitely come back next year.

Dianna Flores

The CARVED event during October is amazing! Totally worth is and there is opportunity to get a lot of great pictures with the family! Can't wait to return next year!

Trinette Harris

The day was just perfect to visit as it was low 60s & overcast. Beautiful grounds. I hadn’t visited in 20 years & it was a treat to see the changes & growth.

Chi Szeto

Come often to take son outdoors. Came for enchanted garden. Recommend getting tickets early as they sell out. Was able to get in early before his bedtime. Nice layout and while it got crowded at certain parts if you are willing to wait it also smoothed put. Never felt overly crowded. Hot drinks available for kids and adult beverages also. Great time to take family or on romantic date. Spent about hour and a half, could spend much longer. Lots to explore, stroller friendly.

Terry O'Sullivan

Lovely varied plantings, from roses (struggling bravely with the climate) to a beautiful display of ferns and tree ferns amidst tall shady trees in the ‘ancient forest’. Gorgeous Japanese garden with water and different levels. Plus a fantastic Californian garden so you can get a sense of what’s natural in these parts. Strategically placed bench provides a view over the trees to the San Bernardino (?) mountains beyond. Very generously free every third Tuesday of the month but I believe you need to book the tickets in advance on the internet.

Gaby Risse

Beautiful Holiday Enchanted Light Show. An ethereal experience to walk through the gardens and forest at night with shimmering lights and haunting melodies playing as you explore the 10 different areas along the trails. Lots of areas for kids to run and jump as well. Hot apple cider and cocoa available as well.

Lombard

One of my favorite places, I was there for Halloween time and spring time and it'sbeautiful, the staff was friendly and the place is so huge that you're gonna need a map, I spent 4 hours just walking, clean and peaceful and they have a train which you can ride for $5, I got lucky and was the only one on the train and was so relaxing. Go and get some fresh air and get in touch with nature.

Annie LoVerde (Californiacroatian)

CARVED 2021, was so much fun. Great for the whole family. Over one thousand pumpkins carved and lined lined up over a mile long. Gift shop open with lots of really unique Halloween decorations. The kitchen at the entrance and further in the park were the two places to get drinks and snacks. The lines for the pumpkin house and carved signs went pretty fast. It did seem very crowded during the 7-8pm time frame on Sunday. Parking was efficient and easy, guided by parking attendants. Tickets sold on line only. The entire walk took about an hour and a half. The walk is easy, but a little dusty, you are walking on dirt, your shoes will get very dusty, I wouldn’t wear sandals.

Swee Chye Loh

Was expecting more from this garden as it requires a 15usd entry fee. I am not a nature person so pardon my 3 stars rating. As compared to the Exposition Park Rosé Garden near the science centre, the rose garden here was not as amazing. If you have some spare cash and need a place to chill/stroll, then I guess this is okay.

Rita Roosa

A very spacious garden with lots of trail Options to explore. Very Children friendly atmosphere. Includes a locomotive train ride.

Rosie Martin

I went during the week. It was perfect 👌! Not crowded and perfect to enjoy quietly! Smells wonderful and just beautiful. Plan on a 3 to 4 hour walk. While you enjoy the gardens and the flowers and the beauty and just what nature has to offer us. …

Aida Kelley

A beautiful serene calm oasis with lovely roses and all types of beautiful flowers greenery trees.. we spent a relaxing day in the park, absolutely gorgeous!!

Bernie Melo

Conclusion: It Is a park that worth visiting every other year. It is a peaceful place.If you live nearby and need a nice place to talk to friends it might worth paying the membership. Wear your mask indoors and you should be fine. I hope managers reconsider painting the buildings, cleaning all areas, and removing Spiderwebs. COVID-19 precautions: Horrible management on this. The galleries lack ventilation and people is at high risk of being infected with airborne pathogens. Wear your N-95 mask or equivalent Maintenance: Spiderwebs in several corners of several buildings, yet they charge $15 per person and are unable to clean all facilities, which employees could do in a few minutes every day. The buildings should look like new, at all times. Art: Mediocre. Some people believe that anything can be art. However, art seems to make people awe and wonder how such art piece was made. You won't see majestic art here. Not at least the exposition in April 2022. The word 'art' is too much for what you will see. Environment: The park has a lot of shades and it is cool even in hot days. It is beautiful in general, some people get married there. The 'enchanted' train contaminates the air. They should switch to an electric train. This is not difficult I guess.

Jems are rare

Went for carved for Halloween time was so fun and good for kids. Light up pumpkins and and cute photo ops not super crowded. Only thing the pretzels they sold were not great

Christin Holden

The best place to take the family where your kids can roam and enjoy nature. Beautiful scenery for photos! Going to this place never gets old!

Alison Carter

Very pretty gardens! The groves of trees make it feel a bit less manicured and a bit more natural, which is nice! There’s many benches, but careful of cobwebs; they don’t seem to be cleaned. There is a small gallery at the top of the hill next to the house. I enjoyed the gift shop. The food was just okay, and very overpriced. Still it was a nice place to come for a very pretty walk.

Miranda Rivera

First time coming and I absolutely loved it! Very beautiful spot, will definitely be coming again. Such a magical experience. If you have kids bring them on down. They would enjoy the experience too. There is an area where you are able to step on lights and they change color. It's pretty awesome. It will be pretty cold though, so make sure you bundle up! The one downfall was the food pricing and the service you receive. I'm not too sure if they are employees or volunteers. Everyone behind the register had no idea what they were doing. They were nice and very polite but when it comes to using a register or behind counter work, that could use some improvement. Its easy to overlook the not knowing of service since they were so polite. Still, totally recommend this place. Weather it be for a family outing or even a date night. It can be appreciated by all.

sarah lakras

Such a beautiful and relaxing place. Great place to read a book, or take a hike. Love this place so much! Very peaceful! ✨🌳 …

Jacqueline Solis

It’s always a pleasure coming here everything so beautiful, so relaxing. Especially when certain flowers are blossoming. That’s why it’s so much fun returning every single time 🌻🌼 …

Wendi Adame

First time visiting. Everything in full bloom. The roses so beautiful. This is a great place to enjoy all the gardens and a great place to get your steps in surrounded by nature.

Will W

The Gardens are beautiful, especially with the tulips in bloom! There are walking paths everywhere along with many different types of trees and flowers. I highly recommend this place to take your wife or your family for some time out of the house.

DesertProductions1

Great time with the family. The Halloween exhibit was smaller than we thought. We were able to view everything in 45 minutes.

Scott Burkholder

Great place to go beyond the facades of LA. Amazing art install presently on display with carved event Oct. 7 to 31 2022 Check out Rhizome by Tom and Lien Dekyvere from Belgium. I hope it returns in the future!

Heather Parker

Descanso Gardens is serene and communal. While it is sad we have to have gardens, it is amazing to have spaces dedicated to nature, art, life, growth, community and peace. Whether you are 2 years old or 76 years old, this space will bless your spirit.

Sasha Fedorova

I went to KCRW Summer nights event with KCRW DJs Jeremy Sole and Anthony Valadez on August 13th and we had a blast! Staff is super friendly and they are there for you when we you need anything. They had a separate booth for getting a bracelet if you were planning on drinking so there’s no wasting time for ID check at the vendors. Food and drinks were decent, insane lines but kinda expected at the event of this level. Suck a beautiful location with all the facilities, there were many families with kids and babies, very family friendly! If there’s any other event there, I’ll be the first to sign up and definitely want to go back and check out the rest of the garden!

Eric Fuentes

We visited for both CARVED and ENCHANTED FOREST OF LIGHT. Both were stunning! We'll be back in the spring to enjoy the flowers blooming.

DruAusten Fields

This was a chill and relaxing place to visit. It's more of hiking/ picnic vibe. There was a large variety of labeled plants (mostly trees and bushes). I came during the winter, so possibly due to this I didn't see many as many flowers as in the pictures online. That was a bit of a let down. So, I thought this place could be called the "Descanso Forest" instead of "Descanso Gardens." I would be interested visit in the spring to see more flowers in bloom.

Nicole Mazzilli

Went here on free day in the middle of September so it was hot and lots of the flowers were dead. The gardens are very easy navigate with signs telling you how far everything is from each other. It took about an hour to see everything. This place mainly consists of different Forrest trees. They have a cute gift shop that even sells plants!

Desmond Montoya

This place is absolutely gorgeous at night. You're really missing this experience if you haven't yet seen it for yourself. It seriously makes you feel like you're actually feeling the effects of psilocybin, as you realize you've walked into the very same rabbit hole Alice did when she found herself in wonderland. I am honestly and sincerely humbled by this experience. Absolute Grand Slam! Especially if you're looking to impress someone on a (4th) date. I was so impressed that, I in fact asked her to be my GF and she responded: 'oh after the first time we did it, I deleted both of my Finsta account's and Snapchat premium. I already thought was your GF'. Yeah it's like that.... Thank you Descanso Gardens.

A Mitchell Landers

Visited the Enchanted Garden of Lights at Descanso Gardens and it was beautiful! Lovely evening scenic walk. Amazing lights and visuals. Glad we finally made it!

Monica Griego

Our church went for the Halloween “Carved” event and in my opinion it was just average. It’s a walk through event, and probably would be most enjoyable with kids 12 and under. Mine were 13 & 15 and not really impressed for the cost. Apple cider was a definite 5 stars. Once was enough. The artists were incredible!

Jake

Beautiful gardens and art. Really fun for the whole family, whether you just want to get outside or are an avid botanist!

Nicole Duran

Lovely walk through some gardens in Los Angeles. I'm sure the flowers are more in bloom in spring but the ancient forest was lovely. I really enjoyed this place.

Nohemi Espanta

Very beautiful light set up they have! It was my first time going. Great little walk and fun interaction for little ones if you have any. The day we went the winds were strong, but it didn't stop us from enjoying nature and the light set up.

Anchal Sharma

What a wonderful and enchanting place! Dress warm and enjoy the mile long walk through enchanting forest. Spend at least an hour. There's lots of hot drinks and treats available to purchase to make your stroll cozy. Parking is free!

Jessica J.

I have yet to see Descanso Gardens in the daytime, but the Halloween Carved event at night is fantastic! I went on a Sunday night, it was not too crowded which really helped contribute to the magical atmosphere. There's incredible lighting, atmospheric fog, perfectly spooky (but wholesome spooky, not scary) music, and of course, amazing carved pumpkins. These pumpkins are truly works of art! There were also stunning halloween/autumnal sculptures built from organic materials like branches and hay that are really gorgeous to see in person. There are a couple snack stands, one at the entrance and one halfway through, where you can grab a churro, hot cocoa, and more (and you can get the hot cocoa regular or spiked). There also a cute little Halloween themed gift shop as well. Such a well thought out that felt truly magical and a perfect October tradition! Definitely friendly for all ages, from small kids to adults. I almost don't want more people to know about it, as crowds would take away some of the magic...but this is definitely worth experiencing if you're a fan of nature and the scarecrows and pumpkins side of Halloween.

Kathrina Morales

These photos were taken last spring. I love going to this garden for a walk and to get some fresh air. I also love flowers.

Shawn Barge

Went for enchanted forest in December. It was well worth it. The later you go the less the crowds. You need to buy tickets online and at least a week ahead as they sell out.

Natalie Mignon

It's a very lovely place. Lots of trails really cool areas to see. I love the art exhibit with the boas and the recyclable materials. The baby train was really hilarious, but a nice little feature. I had a wonderful time. All of the staff was really lovely and accommodating. It's a lot of walking and I really wish I would have seen the lake. A wonderful ambience and you can bring your picnic lunch and have a very relaxing day in Mother Nature.

Jared Streeto

Really great gardens and quiet during the day. Lots of strollers. Didn’t go at night but during this time of year but there is supposed to be an awesome nighttime Christmas/lights setup

Tapas Gandhi

Fam and I had a great time! The cool thing about the enchanted lights is that it is very interactive compared to other events like this. Highly recommend although the parking is a pain

Denise Cartwright

It was a great place to experience nature up close and personal. All the gardens were beautiful. I am not an outdoorsy person and wasn't sure if it was my type of place, but it was incredible. I had zero complaints and an awesome experience.

Janet Bennett

I always love a visit to Descanso gardens! If it was closer I would be there more often. Very peaceful.

jose pena

Amazing and beautiful place to spend the day, beautiful garden and awesome art pieces, wonderful weather and lots of friendly people

Gray Jamili

A great place for outdoor fun and hiking. Safe place and well maintained. Happy Halloween!

Jeremiah Graber

Still haven't been here during the day, but the "Enchanted Forest" Christmas Light display is truly top notch. It's large, interactive, and even though there's a lot of people there, it doesn't feel crowded.

Priscilla Francia

We were underwhelmed when we went. I remember going three years ago and being absolutely captivated. It saddened me to talk so highly of the gardens when I took my boyfriend to have most of the gardens dried out. The forest was still enchanting, but everything else seemed dry and dead…it was quite unfortunate. I’m hoping it’s just because we came during summer. We’ll have to try again in the spring time.

Stephen David Simon

Descanso Gardens is a go to location any time of year, from its sprawling camellia forest, to its towering oaks, California natives, Japanese gardens and rose garden. But from thanksgiving through the first week of January, the Enchanted Forest of light is truly a must-see event. Grab tickets early as weekends will all sell out before the end of the run.

Barbradan Huang

It’s wonderful place to visit. It’s pleasant that The blossom beautiful flowers. I will visit it often.

Mel Compton

Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens was one of the best, most romantic, dopamine-generating dates we've had in a loooooong time. We were nearly floating when we left, and I cannot WAIT to take as many people as I can to see it next year.

Domingo Mendez Jr

Very relaxing place. Is a great option to take the family for a little walk while enjoying California's nature

Vanessa Goold

Large and varied botanic garden with wide walking paths, many shady old oak trees, a Japanese Garden, and a huge Camellia collection. Visiting in August probably doesn't provide the showiest display, but the rose garden and butterfly gardens were certainly lovely.

Chad Cork

Such an amazing night at the Enchanted Forest. They had everything so organized out there from posted signs, amazing staff, live music and yummy hot chocolate, so good, you should book your tickets, like right now...what are you waiting for?

Ian Board

Beautiful gardens. The rose garden was my favorite! Only 15 dollars as of 6/13/22.

Dillon Johnston

The enchanted garden display is amazing! One of the most beautiful light shows I've ever seen.

Mariana Peña

Descanso Gardens is a place of pure tranquility and its worth the drive and the trails are amazing with beautiful scenery.

Candy Latino

Beautiful with walking paths that support a variety of capabilities. On this day entrance was free, you can check the website for pricing and discounts. The gardens themselves are beautiful but even the drive there is pleasant. There is a cafe, gift shop, art installations and many indigenous plants to explore. Perfect for a day outside. Bring water and good shoes and of course don’t forget sunscreen. Enjoy!

Edward Mirzakhanian

Best place in these days for enjoying of spring start ,nice weather, All the trees are in bloom,nice flowers and excellent for relaxing after hard working

Patricia Wassenaar

Wonderful time walking thru the gardens! It was beautiful and relaxing.

Katherine Babbitt

Descanso Gardens is my place of peace. There's always something blooming in the garden or buzzing, flitting or flying...hopping...scampering or slithering. I hike through Descanso 2,3,4 times a week. I stay on the dirt trails, grass or mulch. It's a much better walk going through the oak and Camilla forests. If you live close get a membership, walk through the gardens and let all your stress slip away.

Anne Turner

Beautiful place with something for everyone. Amazing variety and A+ for accessible outdoor space.

Shawn Williams

Quit a natural sight easy walking in nature. I had my aunt and a friend from aunties church. Fun day.

Daniel Skarsten

I recently visited the garden and was blown away by its beauty and tranquility. The flowers and plants were well-maintained and the layout was cleverly designed to create a serene and peaceful atmosphere. I spent hours strolling through the paths and admiring the different varieties of plants and flowers. The staff were also friendly and helpful. Overall, it was an absolutely delightful experience and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find some solitude in nature.

Victor Bambao

The mix of lights and music is perfect. The garden is the perfect size for a night time walk and all of the areas are well defined and themed.

Breann

I recently visited Desconso Gardens Enchanted Forrest of Light with friend's of mine. We were absolutely blown away by the beauty and magical atmosphere created by the Light exhibit. It was fabulous! The exhibit is now thru January 8, 2023. I am a member of Desconso Gardens. It is a beautiful place to visit anytime of year and a wonderful place to get some safe walking in with a friend or just on your own. There is a Cafe, gift shop and plenty of parking. You can pay as you go or buy a yearly pass. I highly recommend the place.

sallyann grieshaber

Fabulous gardens. Quality of plantings/blooms in each themed garden or woodland are excellent. Perfect day out...Japanese Gardens we're very soothing encouraging a longer stay. Stroll through the Camelia Woodland was a visual and aromatic treat ..the rose gardens were some of the best I have seen. Gardeners like David whom we met amongst the fox gloves, thank you for your hard work and dedication to your work. The visual delight of your productions are truly exciting! Just beautiful.....a wonderful environment for all ages..go...enjoy!

Marisol Morales

It was the first time for us to be here and love it. It's so nice, peaceful, beautiful, you can relax , walk, read if you want. Check out the different plants they have, Of course we'll come back again. 💖 …

Arturo Chavez

Wonderful time. 2 1/2 hours. And we could have kept going ‼️ plan on returning in November or December.

Carmela Greco

Wonderful, relaxing and peaceful experience. The flowers and cherry blossoms trees are blooming. The Camellias and Tulips are gorgeous. I saw a duck wondering around the rose garden & squirrels climbing through the strees. I love walking up & down the trails and sitting by the ponds to enjoy nature at its best. My only criticism is that the train isn't running yet. It was running for a couple of weeks and then broke down. How long does it take to get parts for the train?

Lance Morgan

The Enchanted: Forest Of Light has such mesmerizing displays throughout the whole park -- both festive and mood-setting moments of reflection. Wonderful for all age groups.

Jennifer Ortega

Loved it. The Carved Halloween event was amazing. So many beautifully carved pumpkins and Halloween decor. It was a safe, outdoor experience. They had a variety of snacks to chose from and the gift shop is great.

Victoria Mejia

Great place to bring the kiddos and family visiting from out of town and to just come alone and be in nature.

Sam Sager

This is an incredible botanical garden. I have been to this garden in the spring and summer, as well as for both holiday events (Carved and Enchanted). The gardens themselves are worth a visit anytime of the year. The grounds are gorgeous. There is also a great deal of local history wrapped up in the garden. Any one interested in local history should also give this place a visit. But the stars of the show are Descanso Gardens two holiday events, Carved and Enchanted. They are simply amazing. Great for a family night out or a date night. The lighting, the exhibits and displays. It's like you're transported to a different world for a couple of hours.

Maricelly García

Simply amazing, went for Halloween 🎃 and the decoration is spectacular, definitely I will come back …

Joel Gomez

Awesome place to spend the day or part of the day. It's great to just walk around and enjoy the garden, trees, and cafe. Just about everything is also stroller friendly if that means anything to you. The food from the cafe is great and the occasional special events like the lights event around the December holidays are also worth checking out. Become a member and go all the time while supporting the garden--special events (like the aforementioned nighttime lights show) have their own pricing outside of membership, but it's still worth it.

Rob Filios

Lovely garden with so many beautiful parts! It reminds me of Huntington gardens in the 90s before they got all corporate and paved everything with too many signs saying stay in the path. Descanso Gardens is much more kid friendly (according to kids, not “experts”) and even has a miniature train track with rides. The rose garden is resplendent in may. The night lights are magical

Alexander Wunschik

It's quite nice if you just want to quiet walk in nature.

Adora

This is truly a hidden gem. It's off the beaten path but it's a lovely drive to get there through a gorgeous residential neighborhood. The gardens have plenty of parking. The staff are always friendly and efficient. The gift shop has lots of unique items and artesian goods. The gardens are gorgeous. It doesn't matter what time of year it is. There are also lots of events so definitely check out their calendar. There's plenty of food to purchase as well. If you have dietary restrictions though it might be a little difficult.

Vladimir Ballesteros-Moreno

An excellent place with great gardens and to stroll around with family and friends

Cali Mami

🌳 Beautiful & relaxing break from the City.🌻 Pack a lunch in a cooler if you would like to save money and eat at the picnic tables right outside the park. …

yordana.

Our proposal was here. Every season makes the garden look so different. There is always a new area we discover we didn’t see before every time we go. Kid friendly. First date vibes. Bring your coffee. Walk barefoot. Whatever mood you’re in, it’s the spot. We got the annual membership!

Marla Dill

Awesome place to visit. The kiddos loved being there. I will return in the spring to see all of the flowers in bloom.

Nancy De Leon

The rose garden and the Japanese garden are my favorite here. So colorful and Peaceful . Walking around nature is so nice and calming.

ginagina121

We had a great time at the Summer Nights Event with KCRW. Super fun!💜👍 …

Felix Martinez

My family and I visited the Carved event and enjoyed it very much.

关小琴

For my 5-year-old daughter, I really like the atmosphere that is not scary but has Halloween. After deducting one star, the ticket is too expensive.

Jean Korkis

We have membership to Descanso Gardens and it is a favorite place of ours. Staff is very friendly. They have ever changing displays and landscape designs (most holiday related). The garden is large enough to spend a full day discovering. It is setup in a way that is safe for kids to discover. Toddler supervision is required though because lakes and water streams are laid out as they would exist in nature. Bridges don’t have rails either. The layout of the garden is very pleasant; many spots to hang out and a portion to hike. The rose garden is beautiful and very well maintained.

Alcabreraphoto

My first time at this location on 8-27-22. It was a beautiful morning as Matt proposed to his future wife Annie.

Tammy Laffitte

A magical day enjoyed by our company! First "Team Cabeau" outting for 2022 💜 …

Jesse Smith

Always great. Peaceful and soothing. Good alone or to commune with a friend. Not a lot of blooms out right now due to the summer season and the heat spell. Veterans and a guest always get in free. One of the most gracious Vet policies I've ever encountered! Thank you, Descanso.

Kathy Brown

First time going to the gardens at Descanso. Beautiful even in the Fall. Lots to see and walk around. Great place for the family with children. Can run, explore in many areas. Prices are affordable. There's a quick mini restaurant, wing area and patio. Shops are there for plants and merchandise for exterior / interior. Easy to get to in a neighborhood. Plenty of free parking. Just put on comfy walking shoes. There are some stairs mixed throughout.

Samdad Talukdar

One of the best Southern California public gardens. Our first time going and WOW! The second time, oh Lovely! What a delight it was to see a wide range of beautiful plants! We were able to see the Cherry Blossoms, lilacs, and Irises in bloom. The camellia tree forest was very unique! The tulips were so beautiful and the highlight. Thousands of beautiful mid-spring blossoms along the nature paths of these exquisite gardens. The Rose Garden exhibit was breathtaking. The Ancient Forest exhibit was interesting. I just wish the Japanese Garden exhibit was larger and more involved. I really liked that there were lots of benches throughout the place to have a seat and take in the surroundings. you will be left in a great mood no matter what. You need to get advance tickets ($15 for adults and kids maybe $6) on their website. You can make reservations for up to the month ahead. There are bathrooms available at the front (turn left then left). The café is open and serves light bites and drinks; there’s outdoor dining. They hold a variety of events, but I believe those tickets are sold separately only for members. The gardens were splendid, aesthetic, and elegant. It's been a pleasant experience to explore the garden. Fantastic and affordable to visit and overall, this is a very pretty spot to get some fresh air for a couple of hours.

Stephen Wu

I stopped by serendipitously without any prior knowledge. Walking in the entrance I was instantly impressed with the natural beauty of the surroundings. The rose garden was in full bloom, though slightly passed peak. The wooded paths in the park were elegant and welcoming. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Robert R

Got a great end of the night deal online 20$ each. Not busy at all and drinks/snacks were great.

Melystikal

Came here for Carved. Although it was short, I did enjoy all the pumpkins and other art displays.

Justin L

This place is a VERY beautiful botanic garden. Normally, it's this massive area to walk around and view the many different trees and flowers. Depending on the time of year, they have special events or themed decorations. So, that is an added treat to the usual set-up. Tickets are a bit pricey. They also have concession stands with snacks and drinks. Overall, it may not be a place you can go to every day, but it is a wonderful spot you can enjoy on your own or bring the kids. There is something here for everyone!

Michel Foster

Lovely gardens! The display of the house would have been better if they had it with furniture appropriate to the beauty of the house . The interactive display inside the house was ugly. The restroom inside the house smelled awful! They need to vent it properly. The area to eat food was very nice a the food was good.

Leah Strothman

Such a beautiful place to go to. We were able to see the Cherry Blossoms, lilacs and Irises in bloom. All of the plants are very well taken care of! I will definitely be going back! I also want to add that if you are not a member, you have to purchase your ticket online ahead of time. Tickets are not sold at the entrance.

Erik Olsen

The camellias and the ancient forest are worth it alone. The cycads are otherworldly. This is one of my favorite places to just wander.

Kali Malone

Really enjoyed the art exhibit the kids had a good time at the boddy house.

Yana G

Wow! This place was much more than I aspected. Not only it has beautiful flowers but the place itself is very beautiful and peaceful. Of course blooming adds to it. But you will be left in the great mood no matter what. This place is gorgeous. The flowers are so fragrant and colorful. The roses petals were falling down which made rose gather look so magnificent as the ground was covered with rose petals while the trees still have full blooms. This was probably my favorite spot. Pictures just won’t catch this beauty. Overall fantastic experience. I’m so happy I found this place. Definitely coming back.

Monica George

It's beautiful and it smells amazing in some parts. We had a nice picnic lunch on the outside benches under an oak tree. You can't tshirts food outside but bring water. Trails are easy but can be steep at times.

Amanda Panda

Beautiful place! It wasn't too crowded. The flowers were blooming. Most people kept their masks on or put them back on after taking pictures but some didn't even when walking close to people. It's a big open area but still be safe!

STEPHANIE Baldwin

A nice place for a decent price. This was my first time visiting and there were lots of people with kids, which was fun to see. Lots of shady trees and paths to explore. I really liked that there were lots of benches throughout the place to have a seat and take in the surroundings. The camellia tree forest was very unique! The tulips were so beautiful and the highlight. The 2 ponds were kind of sad looking, the water levels looked really low. Overall I would visit again with my kids. I would say if you are choosing between here and Huntington gardens I think Huntington has more variety and larger themed areas, but this place is a good find too.

Simran Maggo

The night time lights are an amazing experience. Expensive! But it might just be worth it.

Shanelle S

Family-friendly garden with easy walking paths. They’re currently open during covid but you need to get advance tickets ($15 for adults, there are student discounts) on their website. You can make reservations for up to the month ahead. The second Tuesday of each month is still free entry but you need advance tickets for that. Parking is free and available in their lot. Otherwise, there’s street parking available as well. There’s bathrooms available at the front (turn left then left). The cafe is open and serves light bites and drinks; there’s outdoor dining. The paths are all pretty flat and some are concrete, some are compact dirt. There are a lot of families with babies/small children. The atmosphere is very tranquil and the rose garden has a lot of benches in case you need to sit. The gardens are well maintained and there are plenty of signs that indicate where you are. Overall, this is a very pretty spot to get some fresh air for a couple of hours.

David Fuchs

Excellent place to visit. Lots of walking involved. The smells of the plants and flowers are amazing. The Rose Garden exhibit was breathtaking. The Ancient Forest exhibit was interesting. I just wish the Japanese Garden exhibit was larger and more involved.

Karla Mei Robertson

Enchanted is a fantastic light show. We go every year.

S

Beautiful lights show in winter! Highly recommend!

Guillermo Flores

Very nice and well maintained garden. It is big enough so it does not feel crowded and the on-site cafe had no line when we went to purchase something to drink. The time ticket purchasing online really helps with a fast entry.

Keri Baughman

Beautiful setting, but if you’ve only been the the Huntington know that this is more of a laid back National Park style of garden experience. Great for families with kids that need to run and explore, great trail walks and benches for taking in the nature.

Penny Sun

Beautiful gardens and just a wonderful place for kids to explore and adults to relax. Annual fall and winter events were also beautifully decorated. Highly recommend their annual pass if you live locally.

Casual Patrick

This is only for the winter seasonal event Enchanted Forest viewed at night. Simply amazing for children and adults. There are several food and drink stations spread along the walking route / path. Each food station offered different food items as well a small upcharge to spike the hot chocolate or apple cider [we totally did at every stop]. Review of this event: 4.5/5 because they closed the last food station before we got to it with 30m still on the clock ⏰️ 😀 otherwise, well worth the time and money spent.

Pat BARR

Carved 2022, another fabulous evening of Descanso’s amazing events.

Matt Sigal

Love the nighttime walk through light shows. Beautiful!

Bev Conover

Thousands of beautiful mid-spring blossoms along the nature paths of these exquisite gardens. What I like best is that you are wandering through a redwood forest and come upon babbling brooks where can sit for a bit and take in the beauty and serenity around you. Well kept gardens are not overly manicured so they keep the feeling of being out in nature.

Donny D

Great experience, especially if you love nature. Great when the flowers are blooming. Although they do have events in fall and winter, so fun all year round at a low price.

liana ho

The gardens was splendid, aesthetic, and elegant. It's been a pleasant experience to explore the garden. The flowers blossom in a nice, colorful, and intricate shape. My family appreciate how flowers flourish in a field. It was a wonderful experience.

Matias Bustos

Grest place for a night walk and to enjoy a beautiful lightining!

N McL

Lovely place to walk, relax, and feel refreshed. Quite enjoyed their little café as well. I've had their coffee and cocktails. Go early if you want to beat the crowds. Haven't ridden the train but I love that they have one.

kathy jones

Nice day spent with my daughters. The gardens were beautiful.

Nazaret Jamgotchian

Very relaxing atmosphere in the nature, enjoying the flowers and resting arbors under the shade and even seeing few rabbits here and there. We had great time, took great photos and came home joyful.

Parker Jennings

I went to the Enchanted Forest back in 2018, and it was so impressive I needed to go again. Five years later and my girlfriend and I had such a marvelous time seeing all the beautiful lights. It was just as impressive seeing it recently as it was seeing it five years ago. Well done Descanso Gardens team and management, I had a wonderful end to the year thanks to you all

Amanda Kirkpatrick

Absurdly gorgeous! Photos really cannot do it justice. :)

Chetan Rawal

Wonderful garden to have a weekend walk! Lots of beautiful flowers, keep checking on their website for the updates! Highly recommended!! Ample parking space!

S. Smith

Beautiful vistas, shaded trails, all species of plants and flowers, a lake, untold places to sit and meditate and take in nature's beauty.

Reta Saltzgaver

Beautiful night time walk thru the gardens with many fun lights to admire. Loved it! Rain was predicted, but none fell and it turned out to be a lovely evening spent with my best friend.

Elbert V

Our first time going and WOW! What a delight it was to see a wide range of beautiful plants... the tulips were amazing! A must place to visit and be out with nature. Some of the aromas these plants produced were so refreshing. We're re definitely going back soon and possibly get the annual passes. They hold a variety of events, but I believe those tickets are sold separately. Still a must go!

Wilmer Valencia

One of the best places to go to decompress, relax, and just sit and enjoy nature without your phone on. People are friendly, staff is friendly, and the vibes are there.

Troy N

I've always loved coming here and just walking around. The grounds are very peaceful and beautiful. Great place to spend a morning or afternoon when you have the time.

Venera Whitlow

Beauty everywhere. It appeals to all of your senses. I can't wait until the lilac garden is full of blooms so I can experience that wonderful fragrance. It is very much worth the membership. Such a gem of a place.

Kenni Lee

service 4/5 price 3/5 experience 4/5 Went there for "carved" event. It was fun and non horror related things to do. It was packed even during the weekday. It goes to show that its a popular thing to do. They offer adult drinks as well as kids menu. Slightly overpriced but it is for an event so, can't blame it on that. despite it being scheduled for night time, there are lot of kids around. Some people like that some people don't.

Emil Wolfe

It's a beautiful place to spend some time in. If you are really into plants and gardens this would be a five-star place for you. We only spent a couple of hours there and probably only saw half of it. Bring some water and good shoes and you can spend a half a day walking the whole place . They limit the amount of people inside so it's not too crowded. Everyone has masks on now. Call ahead and make a reservation or that you won't get in.

RPM PARTS

Light display for the holidays was really nice. Vendors ran out of coffee, but overall was a nice experience. Clean restrooms and walk paths were easy to follow.

Ryan Pulliam

View from the top is worth it, coming to Descanso is always a fun way to spend 2-3 hours.

Lauren Nelson

Took my parents here on their first visit to LA since Covid began. It was very easy to make a reservation online and there was no line when we arrived at our scheduled entrance time. It’s a much larger garden than I was expecting! We explored for about two hours but didn’t even get to everything in that time period. We’re kind of pokey though, stopping to see and smell everything along the way and occasionally discuss whether an exceptionally gorgeous pigeon we saw was actually a mourning dove. The Japanese garden was my personal favorite. We even considered having our wedding there for a moment, but the cost is out of our price range and the time allotted is too limited for us. Nevertheless, we will be back to visit again soon!

Bryon Willett

One of our favorite places to walk around in the Los Angeles area. Several different zones capturing indigenous environments of California as well as some well-designed other areas. You can totally forget you're only minutes from the typical Urban zone and enjoy a great space to clear your mind. Also, one of the best spots to learn some California history.

Lucie N

It is like walking into a fairy tale. They have a lot of camelias there. Most is shaded so take the young kids. There is tons of places for children to run around. You can explore most trails within 3 hours . Most eating options are close and they only open the front kitchen with minor selections: a few sandwiches, salad, a soup, chips, and wine.

Marcie Booth

Brought family and relatives. Some of the walking paths are bark so not good for wheelchair users but enough paved paths to get to all of the exhibits. Enjoyed taking photos of everything!

B Car

Me and my daughter had tickets for 3 pm the parking here is free and we arrived 15 minutes early they still let us in there’s restrooms here also and there’s a tiny restaurant and seating area if you purchase from the restaurant this place is so beautiful and magical lots of beautiful flowers everywhere we had a lot of fun I highly recommend coming here if you live in Los Angeles California also wear comfy shoes we walked around a lot

Bou GA

Great spot for a first date or for a walk with the kids. It’s beautiful in the spring they have tulips of all cookies, and in Halloween they decorate it with pumpkins and people go dressed up. They have a gorgeous Japanese garden as well.

Faith Tube

Super amazing. Love the decorative pumpkins

Marcella Ponce

I am a native Angelina and I still cannot believe that I have never visited Descanso Gardens before. It was so nice to take a walk and see all the beautiful flowers and trees. I felt like I was anywhere else but L.A. You should go visit at least once, if you haven't done so yet.

ZESTY ZESTY

What a wonderful natural oasis so close to home. Much like the Arboretum only more wooded and hilly. Beautiful gardens and forested areas. Gardens lakes and waterways, great place for a stroll or to spend the afternoon just relaxing. The gift shop has a wide array of Nature and garden themed plants, Ceramics, wind chimes and other items for sale. Prices are reasonable and the selection is quite unique. Members get a 10% discount. It's hard not to walk away with a new plant every time you Even in the cold weather there is always roses in bloom, New Life sprouting and Camellias are in season. Of course they have the Enchanted Forest exhibit going on which costs extra after regular Park hours.

Cristina Tolentino

Great place to sit and chat with friends. There's also mini trails in the back that you can do little hikes. Inclines can be steep, so use caution. It's definitely worth it to get a membership.

Lois Wildman

So glad I took my walking stick it could be a little hilly in there. The garden was beautiful and I saw all kinds of Wildlife. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to go back.

Robyn Popescu

Descanso Gardens was a perfect place to visit during the Pandemic. It's outside, and admission is being limited to ensure social distancing. The gardens are lovely, and the stroll through is peaceful. Our visit was in November, so I suspect there is alot more to see in warmer months. Parking is FREE. Admission is $15.00 for an adult or $5.00 for children 5-12 years old. Children under 5 years old are admitted for free. There are discounted Senior tickets available for $11.00. Wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Center. We had a fantastic time here- a place where people of all ages can enjoy nature.

David Delgadillo

Came for the ‘Carved’ event and it felt like the whole attraction was basically designed for Instagram photo ops. Swing the carved pumpkins was the best thing there, but not worth the ~$40 price tag. If only they offered a haunted hay ride or literally any other activity…

Oscar Ventura

Had a blast with my wife taking so many pictures

Leonardo Genzon

A beautiful garden of Eden nestled in the the hills of La Cañada. Lots to see including a rose garden, a Japanese garden and several different types of botanical habitats. Bunnies, koi fish and turtles throughout the property and the occasional deer sighting. Come for a picnic or enjoy a lazy stroll. A true not-so-hidden gem.

Deborah Ash

I am a member and I love going to DESCANSO GARDENS! Parking is easy. The volunteers at the entrance box office are friendly snd easy going and helpful. The special events in October and during the Christmas Holidays are a family tradition. Also very peaceful !

Jona Garcia

The rose garden was my favorite! Didn’t get to explore the whole gardens though. Super big and you can easily spend 3 hours here.

Eddie Martinez

It's a nice place to go out and walk. There is lots of shaded walkways. The Rose Garden area is nice was cool seeing the deer eating .We didn't go up to the house as it was closed but I've read that it's nice. The gift shop was ok they had the outside portion of it open. They can could have used more sanitation station throughout. We've been to the Huntington Library and feel that this one is definitely not on par to them but it is not bad. Would go again but during the week to see if it's less crowded.

S.R. Frost

No matter what time of year you come, it is gorgeous. Would recommend! Enough paths are paved that I see wheelchairs frequently and my grandmother who uses a walker had no real issues. Anytime someone from out of town visits, we end up here and everyone loves it. 💜 …

Kay Romer

It doesn't hold a candle to the Huntington Library, but a nice place to walk around on a beautiful day. The gardens feel a little ramshackle to me -- not designed terribly well, but again, you're outside and when things are blooming, it's lovely. You must buy tickets in advance right now, and buying tickets during Covid was no picnic. It took over an hour online to get through because they release the month's tickets on one day. I'm hoping this will be a temporary thing, so I'm not knocking off any stars.

Nate DC

This was only 1/3rd of the garden definitely going back to check the others out! Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and clothes your gonna be walking alot. It's a total of 6 hours of walking (while looking at the environment) for a measly 15$ -11 w/ student ID. Would definitely recommend going here {All the pictures are from the california exhibit}

sergio flores

Beautiful walks along the fenced rose garden. (It needs to be protected, there are wildlife Deer that would eat the roses.) The paths are filled plant life and the old trees create a beautiful canopy. There is also a small train that parents and small children can ride!

Ron Gillen

Beautiful place to spend a few hours. Gorgeous aroma of different flowers in scenic photogenic backgrounds. I have been there 3 times up to now!!

Tish Marz

Excellent time and healthy walk. Fun and beautiful paths on road and hiking trail. Landscape always changing to beautiful in bloom flowers. Employees always helpful. Entertainment is fantastic for senior citizens, family, young folk and children. Best yearly investment for Entertainment. Thank you so much. Tish Marz

Pr. Fürst Don. Nelson Cortes II S.J. D.D Jerusalén

Fun walk, plenty of meditation time

Marcelo Orellana

Beautiful garden and our guide was excellent. 500 year old Oak tree is breathtaking.The train ride was so much fun. A peaceful and relaxing place to start our weekend. The cafe has deliciously healthy food choices for the whole family.

Rae Zachary

First time here. I was visiting with family and they suggested we check out the gardens. I absolutely loved walking around the garden. It was winter so not much was blooming, but the garden is well laid out, maintained and beautiful. There are lots of places to sit and commune with nature and multiple trails to walk. I definitely want to go back in the spring or summer to see the garden in bloom.

Brian Maurer MTB

There are many different blooms to see and the variety of species of flowers. Excellent place to walk around and take the time to see the different gardens plenty of places to take a break along the way. Whether a family outing with small children, places for the young ones to run around. Or perhaps, a date night, plenty of flowers, and spots to see and hang out a talk. The eatery has a fair amount of the list of things to eat, with vegan options available. Abit of a selection of wine and beer to enjoy, a gift shop with many things to choose from, sugar snacks, books, and garden options and so on. There is also wheel chairs to be borrowed near the ticket check in. One just needs to leave a driver's license with them.

Brittni Alpine

Beautiful spot to spend the afternoon. Food and drink also available (a wee pricey) but excellent to have the option. Will return!

Sanfrancisco Kim

Well, if you like nature, you must visit this place. I saw a wild deer was roaming around today. Rose garden, maze, pavillions, creek, pond turtles, benches and huge old trees gave me in touch with nature. This garden can be used to date or exercise or at the same time both of those two.

Barry Hough

This is one of the great gardens of Los Angeles. It's great for some walking exercise or a nature walk. Sports and jogging are against the rules, however. There's a nearby hiking trail for more strenuous exercise.

Krista Guillory

Super cool spot! Had a wonderful time walking around the gardens with family. Very very pretty! Lots of vegetation! Highly recommend visiting there if you haven’t been before. I’ll go again forsure!

David Pryor Photography

Descanso Gardens is a beautiful sanctuary. It is great to get away from the city such a short distance away. Great place to take children and expose them to a large variety of plants and mother nature. Highly recommend you check it out for yourself. People even have weddings on the grounds.

lina mead

My first time visiting and looking forward to going again! Was wonderfully done.

Nataliya

Well, if you compare this garden to Huntington gardens,Descanso seems neglected. But overall it is lovely place to visit. Please, see the schedule of blooming plants ahead for the best experience.

Mike Milo

A beautiful place but way too many people to enjoy nature. Also at least went a fair amount of the flowers were dying. Still many flowers there were gorgeous. Worth a visit if you like nature. $9 bucks to get in.

T. Farris

Really enjoyed our time here. We took about an hour walk around the Gardens. Everyone had their mask on. Open air. Felt healthy. Had to schedule or visit online and purchase tickets.

Sandra C.

I love coming here it is so peaceful to have such beautiful flowers you can also bring your food to have a picnic you also have to make sure you bring the sun hat and a long-sleeve shirt are some cool clothes and comfortable shoes. If you do not bring the stuff with you they do have a gift shop that sells it and they have a cafe as well they do have a lot of wildlife walking through the gardens as well this last time I seen deer Ducks several Turtles and according to someone that works there they've spotted a mountain lion twice but it doesn't go into the gardens it's just near the gardens. You can go on the weekend it's always nice but if you like to be alone what not that many people and not too many children you can go during the week there are parents with small children's like babies and strollers but nothing too crazy where you're not able to enjoy the peace and quiet and loneliness of the gardens.

walter alfaro

Nice date spot. Come here if you want to take your time talking to someone. Grab a coffee or cocoa while you walk. Dress warm..gets very cold at night.

David Trovato

Way beyond my expectations! Ive lived in LA my whole life and have never been, what a mistake. The property is beautiful, and massive. Do not underestimate the size of this “garden”, it would be more aptly referred to as a park. There are miles of trails up into well manicured hills, a lake, art installations, a train (for tykes) and surprisingly good cocktails, which you can walk atoms with!

Lori Chamberlain

There are many things to see here. Check for different times of the year to see what is in bloom. There's a nice gift shop and a couple of good dining options. to save yourself a little money I would actually bring a cooler with my lunch and sit just outside the gates when you're ready to eat. There are picnic tables out there. It was a fun days excursion.

MFC

Descanso is the perfect place to get away from the city & walk around in nature. I highly recommend purchasing a membership (same price as 4 non-member visits) so you can go whenever you want all year round!

Larry Talavera

This is the only Botanical garden in LA Observe and see the red,white Cherry blossom trees ,all Tulips,and Calf poppies sit after an hour havrme lunch or cool drinks sandwiches are offerred see pics

Lev Vaysman

Love this little gem. You can easily spend 2-3 hours here. Take your time walking around the park. I like to start counter clockwise and finish with the Japanese gardens. Make sure to check our all areas. They have a nice small Art Exhibit too. Also great to finish at their gift shop where they have lovely succulents and gifts to buy. Lots of great pictures here. They are open almost everyday but Christmas. Thanks for keeping this garden clean and friendly!

Mark Pauza

This is our 2nd year in a Row to the Enchanted Forest of Light, wow our kid's and elderly father both love it and will make this a family tradition... my only regret is we didn't know about this sooner...Get the Cider while you visit each vignette of the gardens...

Andreas “Aris” Aristidou

We went there for the enchanted forest and it was an awesome experience! The whole forest is magical with various different spots with lighting. It’s a fantastic experience for either the whole family or a romantic gateaway! There’s also plenty of free parking for everyone. I highly recommend this experience.

Randall Taylor

The Enchanted gardens were very beautiful.

Alexander Bernal (Exestiel)

Such a neat place with lots of great photo ops. It's very relaxing and laid back. The flowers and plants are beautiful! You can find tons of places to sit down and take in the different themed gardens along all the paths. Good for hikes, walks, leisurely strolls or even just a nice place to sit and eat a snack or read a book.

Lauri Morrill

Was there 2 days ago. Sister is extravagant! Tulips amazing tho starting to fade. Fun watercoloring subjects. I love Descanso.

Jeffrey Murphy

Lovely botanical garden, with quiet paths to wander. Atop the hill is a small mansion with a few rooms that give historical context to the estate and the plant collection — including how the 1940s Japanese internment led to the acquisition of the camelilla collection. There's also a small gallery featuring plant themed artistic installations. In addition to the many varieties of camellias (many blooming very early in the spring) and native oaks, the garden also features a section focused on native Californian flora including cacti. Parking is available and plentiful.

81 ALCHEMIST

Descanso garden, a must-see destination especially for the family where one can enjoy. Those who are not adults careful not to stray too far or you will get lost.

Joseph Dandona Jr.

We visited Descanso Gardens on a perfect pre-spring February day with temperatures hovering around 75 degrees. The Gardens consists of meandering paved and un-paved paths wandering through ten distinct Garden and Forest themes. There are outstanding views of the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains from many parts of the garden and a man made lake nestled among the plants. We paid the senior admissions rate of $6.00 each. It was the best six dollars we have spent in ages. Our favourite Garden was the Camilla Forest which was at peak bloom. It contains some truly world class Camilla Trees and blooms. It was heartwarming to see groups of families and friends, young mothers with children, wandering through the gardens enjoying nature and the wildlife just a few short miles from bustling downtown Los Angeles. Our time was limited to 2 1/2 hours which allowed us to see the highlights of the Gardens, it would be easy to spend more time there. We also visited the Boddy House an exquisite well preserved architectural gem located on a hilltop above the Gardens. There is also an art gallery located a short distance from the Boody House that is worth visiting. For young children there is a narrow gauge railway that is very popular. There is a well stocked gift store at the entrance selling unique items and interesting goods and garden themed items as well as plants and orchids. There is also a nice cafe with outdoor seating offering modestly priced food items and beverages. Do yourself a favor and visit this wonderful unique gem of a place, you won’t be sorry.

Dylan Littlefield

It has been several years since I visited Descanso Gardens. It was as amazing and awesome as I remember it. The diversity of the plants, along with the terrific walking and hiking trails, made this trip a memorable one. The lake and water features were great and far more complex than I remember them. Overall, it was a pleasure to visit and was relaxing and enjoyable!

Norbert Gor

The first time me and my family visited this place and we have a very positive experience, and we will came back for sure. It was a cloudy day, and 68F, so walking up and down the hills wasn’t that exhausting. We visited the place on Saturday, and it was busy, but there are many “hidden” trails and roads, so everyone one can enjoy the garden. Regardless if you have a large family with kids running around or you just want to have a peaceful time. There are many benches all over the garden to rest, meditate or just have a snack. Also, the guys done a great job with the pumpkin decorations in the garden.

Kasey Jaramillo

I came here for the Pasadena Showcase House. The last time I was at Descanso Gardens I was probably 6 or 7, so I vaguely remembered it. I enjoyed the house and then wandered around the gardens after. There were a lot of smaller trails off the paved walkways into the trees....lots of shade and various plants. It was green and very relaxing. They have a rose garden was pretty. Be prepared for a lot of walking, but there's lots of places to sit and rest. FYI there is poison oak growing around...so be aware. I will definitely be back but it got crowded later in the day so I would definitely get here early.

Olivia Singh

This garden is too big for me to remember the name of any kind of plant, let alone the characteristics of the plant. But it's really beautiful here, it's very suitable for outings, especially for those who like to take pictures. Many people choose here to take wedding photos. There are also small trains in the garden. Tickets are only a few dollars. I also want to board, but it seems to be for children. Fish can also be seen swimming in the stream here. Here has some oak trees, the oak is poisonous, I heard that if you touched of its leaves, then your hands were itches. The pine cones here are as big as palms. I heard that the original owner of this garden loved camellia and sent people to collect camellia varieties in China. More than 20 varieties were introduced from China in the 1940s. Here is the world's most complete outdoor tea garden with camellia varieties. There are nearly 500 different types of camellia, including camellia varieties from various regions in China, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Some people specialize in planting and cultivating them. Living in an ideal environment , some camellia can even grow to more than 20 feet tall. The tea garden occupies about 25 acres, and professional camellia exhibitions are often held here. There has a Japanese garden, an arch bridge and a pond leading you to the tea house in the garden. The plants in the garden include Japanese maple, azalea, bamboo and other Asian plants. Every year, the "Japanese Garden Festival" is held here, with bonsai exhibitions and traditional Japanese dance and drumming performances. The garden has many doors and stair railings designed by these withered branches.

Sheri Sapiro

Went for Carved. Beautiful, Magical and Fun way to celebrate Halloween. The Dias de los Muertos portion of the light show was especially touching as it honored the lives of those lost at Robb Elementary School.

Lenny Young

My favorite garden in Los Angeles. Always beautiful. So many different sections (with multiple micro climates!). Lots of wildlife. Great for kids and adults.

linda mclaughlin

We absolutely loved the place! The rose garden was amazing and just beautiful all the way around!

Anna

Oh my gosh the beauty! April is a great time to visit to see the tulips. Not many roses but doesn’t matter, the rest of the gardens are impeccable

Barbara Exner

Descanso is a great place to roam around. Get your steps in as the place is rather large end along some hills. These days descanso is filled with families. I recommend getting the annual pass if you prefer solitude. You can enter at 8 AM, Two hours before they open to the public. Enjoy!

Cherelyn Narcisco

It is nice to have gardens like these to visit especially for city dwellers like me. The NICE things about the garden are the following: ♡ Free & spacious parking ♡ Cafe & Maple brunch ♡ Gift shop, they have so many cute items ♡ The garden is big enough to have a nice walk ♡ The benches are a good addition, but they should add more. ♡ I love the trees encircled with loose flower petals. ♡ Mini art museum is a nice addition. Below are the areas that needs improvement: > Direction sinages can be bigger, nicer and more should be installed. > Most plant labels are missing, most of the labels are very small and close to the ground, you have to squat to read them. There are different varieties of roses, tulips, plants, trees should be labeled by kind with a readable signage pegged to the ground, and high enough for elder people to see; just like the Rose Garden at the California Science Center. > The hut near the lake looks abandoned and sad. I would be nice to have an activity there, a class, a refreshment kiosk maybe. > The plants in the fenced garden are scarce, needs maintenance. > It would be nice to have more toilets and drinking fountains, specialty at the far end of the garden.

Elaine G

Such a beautiful garden. Loved all the decorations for Halloween. Will definitely be going back during Spring. Great place for kids.

FrenchSweeets

Great date night! We went for the enchanted forest, the holiday lights event and spent a good hour & a half walking around while sipping on hot apple ciders & eating beignets. Some lights were interactive & fun to play with, others were just setting up the mood. All in all it was well thought out... parking was easy.

Isidoro Barranco

Its a beautiful garden with a very interesting story. You can get lost in the trees. I was able to see most of it in a hour. If you go duting 10am to 4pm, you can see the inside of the house.

Joel Alesch

super love this place, so many different plants! We went this time for the night light show! Amazing! I think 28 bucks is a little steep, but keeps riff raff out, goes to a good organization. The little cabin bar is so cool!

brenda C. (Bren)

It was a nice place for a little hike or walk. It doesn't compare to the Huntington gardens but it is something. The entrance price is reasonable compared to the Huntington's price and the Japanese garden is small and cute, would like it if it would of been bigger.

bunnyliz R

Love descanso gardens been here many times, but first time going to the Enchanted Forest and it's so worth it and so beautiful ,loved it so much feels like a dream so many things to see I was so happy I finally got to go would go again next year making it my tradition. Would recommend anyone to go so amazing and enchanting...

Jordana Lorraine

Had a lovely walk here on Father's Day! It was our first outing besides walking in our own neighborhood, since the Coronavirus Pandemic. It's nice they aren't allowing as many people in, but I do wish they were more proactive about enforcing the mask rule (also required by law). It's posted at the entrance but I'd say 15-20% of people didn't have them on (or properly covering nose and mouth). We still got to see most of the gardens, but sometimes had to turn back and find another route in order to avoid maskless guests who didn't even put one on when they saw people coming.

Clynton Taylor

We were there during the winter holidays for the light show. It’s quite spectacular with at least ten different areas. It’s quite magical, though nature definitely takes a backseat to the light installments. With that in mind, you’ll appreciate the magical and surprisingly well designed experience.

Brad Proctor Jr

This place is a hidden gem and provides a quiet escape from the city with an assortment of gardens and plant life. There is enough property to walk around for a lot least a few hours leisurely. Some trails are steeper than others.

Carol Lynn Takakura

Always a great day! I love these gardens so much. They've expanded the cafe to include more seating outside in the first section of the garden and a bigger menu. Book ahead!!

Rebecca M

It's beautiful absolutely beautiful here. Love the rose garden, it has so many different kinds of roses that smell delightful. There are several little hiking areas and places to sit. Bathrooms in the front and in the rose garden area. They have a place in the front to get tea and food. A store to buy things and a free parking lot.

Brigitte Kouba Neves (Gigi Yogini)

We’ve only been for Carved and the Enchanted Forest but we cannot praise them enough. Organized, beautiful, and absolute pleasure.

Kevin Vong

Descanso Gardens was a great experience. I came here to celebrate my wife's birthday. The overall landscape and layout was beautiful. The location is currently under construction so it's best to call in advance before planning your day. Dress for casual hiking and you will have a blast.

Luke Thayer

One of the most beautiful gardens to get lost in. A truly wonderful place to take a book or a sketch pad. Very kid friendly, so serious garden types, know this. The trails throughout the gardens give the impression you can get lost (which you really can) which is meditative. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Blake Whealy

I wish I could give better review. Things didn’t seem well-maintained, but I respect that with just re-opening, things may be getting back in order? Seemed like a lot of overgrowth and facilities left idle while closed. Was thankful to get out of the house and go somewhere reasonable outdoors that wasn’t a strenuous hike.

Elizabeth Groves

The only reason I am giving 3 stars is because my son and niece had a good time running around outdoors throughout the gardens and because I know how capable the gardens are for putting on awesome events like the Christmas light event. BUT to say I was disappointed by the "Halloween at Descanso Gardens" event this year would be an understatement. There were pumpkins placed all around the gardens randomly that showed no effort, the pumpkin arches were fake pumpkins, which is fine but they could have had someone take off all of the stickers on the pumpkins at least to make it look and feel more like the real thing. There was a pumpkin house that was pretty cool for pictures but that was about it. The gardens themselves had more dying plant life then they had living which was disappointing. It was just a sad excuse for an event and had I had paid more then $15, I would have demanded a refund. I hope they take a look at the reviews and seriously change the event and/or publicly apologize for the sad excuse for a Halloween display that was promised to all patrons. I know that refunds are highly unlikely but it would be appreciated considering I felt completely ripped off for the seven tickets I purchased.

Amy

We visited this garden on the museum day, so it is free and crowed. There are a lot of pretty camellia. We enjoyed the forest most. Love it. If you visit during the spring, it would be much more beautiful with all the blooming rose and sakura.

Juan E.

Beautiful, peaceful, educational, pleasant, enjoyable and worth the price of entry. $9 adults $4 kids and $3 for a nice lil train ride. Great way to spend an afternoon with family, friends or by yourself.

Chien-Chang Chen

This is amazing garden with very cheap price ($6) for student. I was surprised cuz I was expecting it will be as expensive as Huntington library. Rose garden is the most beautiful one, but there are around 10 garden or forest inside. There are lakes and rivers too. Come to explore by your own.

Miri Rossitto (Roadzies)

Came for their Halloween display. Large crowds but they moved quickly. Lots of picture opportunities, drinks for kids and adults but the best part was their giftshop. Not to be missed!! You could definitely find the perfect gift there. Descanso Gardens is a gem of a visit.

Byron Yoshida

We wanted to check out the Enchanted: Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens before it ended tomorrow. Luckily, we were able to get some tickets! As a warning up front, be ready to arrive a little early because the vehicle entrance gets a bit congested. The tickets aren't the cheapest, but parking is free so that makes up for it. The venue is family oriented as the light displays are interactive for children and adults alike. For adults they even have some alcohol beverage vendors along the walk. The park wasn't overly congested so we were able to enjoy the various lighting shows at our own pace. It can get pretty chilly so bring some extra warming layers. The venue is in a higher class residential area so if you plan on eating make sure to plan ahead for a little bit of drive to find food. The venue has food at the entrance, but its pretty limited to drinks, tamales and hot dogs.

Edgar Colunga

This is an amazing place if you like the outdoors so beautiful and pazfull with great views 100% worth it, no body will be desapointed!!!

Narine Harut

It's a big and beautiful garden. When we were there, they were preparing for wedding, it was gorgeous. My favorite part was, Rose Garden 🌹, Japanese Garden. We had really good time there. It has free parking, but you have to pay for garden, if you live close by membership is the best option to visit many times during the year, or for special events.

AJit Gaikwad

It was awesome. Can't imagine how nature and technology comes together and create an awesome magical experience. The garden, the lights and music a great combination to spend your time. I guess its open in only certain seasons. But a must visit place.

Eph Vee

We went for the light show for the second time and I’m sure we’ll go back again. The photos don’t even come close! It’s an incredible sight and a beautiful setup. Right from the start when you hit the tulips to the end when you walk through the forest. Think Avatar come to life. Just awesome.

Kristen's Whims

Beautiful gardens! If you love walking and botanical areas, this is the place for you! Don't forget your camera! Of course, you will want to go more then once because different plants will be in bloom in different seasons. Be sure to eat at the cafe, the food was fabulous!

Adam Anderson

Such a a magical experience and well thought out flow, with refreshment stations along the way. Highly recommend. Great for datenight or the whole family.

Daryell Claude Camacho

Mother Nature + Man = Descanso Gardens! Great place to get your morning started by strolling through the various paths and routes to gorgeous majestic mountain vistas to the gratuitous sounds of woodpeckers pecking! It doesn't get any better than this unless you also run into a family of dear just feet away from you, having their morning brunch! You are immediately humbled by it all! Flora + Fauna + Homosapian! I

Monica Sanchez

What a wonderful experience! Enchanted forest does not disappoint. They allow you to bring in food too which Is great for the kiddos. Entry is every 30 minutes but once in you can stay until closing. It does get foggy so it is important to take warm clothes. Also flashlights are recommended for the kiddos.

Pao Vero

Love this place! Is a mix of nice perfect places combine with wild nature . There are some small hikes to go to the top and have an amazing view of the city😍 …

Louie Farfan

I had a great time!Light's are fantastic 🌷 garden was beautiful plus food and drink stands cards only no cash …

Kirsten Prater

A great walk with or without kids. Water falls, trickling streams, spring must be beautiful but winter was nice, too.

Trisha Tran

We went during the later part of February and there are some flowers but it's still recovering from the cold winter. We took advantage of the free admission on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Worth a visit if you're in town, always a great space to share with friends and family.

Denny M

Descanso Gardens is a fantastic place to spend a day. Spend time walking or hiking the grounds, find a shady spot to read a book, or just stroll throng the various gardens and enjoy everything Mother Nature has to offer. We even saw a deer that managed to sneak her way into the rose garden for a little snack. Membership prices are reasonable, so we went ahead and signed up so we can go as often as we would like!

Joshua Smith

This place was amazing! My kids had so much fun. To tell you the truth I don't know who had more fun them or me. All the different lights attractions and interactions that they provided there kept it very interesting all the way through. One spot felt like you were walking through Jurassic Park. I felt as if any moment of velociraptor is going to come out it was amazing.

Lisa Google

Very beautiful get away in the outskirts of the city! If you enjoy natural scenery this is the place to be! There are different gardens to visit and you can spend the whole day walking around. There's also a gift shop and sometimes a seasonal gift shop too. You can bring a picnic but will have to enjoy it outside the garden. They have a picnic area with tables and benches for that. If you don't want to pack a meal there's a couple of food options. The cafe is quick and has vegan options. The snack portions are potentially a full meal! The tacos come with chips too. Have fun!

Jennifer Ascencio

First time, its very peaceful and relaxing. Take your time to enjoy everything, I recommend going in the spring when all the flowers are in bloom.

Laurent Rains

Blooms weren’t popping in December. Maybe better in the spring and summer. Certainty not Huntington Gardens

Fernando Avalos

Very nice place to visit, park is huge so bring some water and snacks for kids. There is an entrance fee to the place, like $8 if I am not mistaken. Alot of walking so bring comfy clothes, shoes, and sunscreen(some allergy medicine for those with allergies, alot of different flowers, plants, trees, etc.). Parking is free, but it's horrible, seems like not alot of spaces but then again place was very busy. There is alot of street parking available, but gets taken quick during busy days.

Karina Velasco Landeros

Beautiful! Great getaway for your mental health. To get away from all the noise; especially if you love nature. The theme around the garden changes as you maneuver around it.

HELL Bent

This place was amazing so many good vibes, I came here to grab a peace of mind and when I arrived I was speechless the area is so beautiful relaxing and peaceful. The diffrent types of flora here to discover and view that are dream like I will definitely come back but in a diffrent season to see the difference.

Roy Dickinson

A great way to get close to nature. Without going deep into the forest. In the spring there are many beautiful flowers. Also having large areas with oak trees and walking trails. Plus detailed maps to help you make your way around. Has a mini train ride also. There are many different settings with benches to sit and relax. A chance to see deer if you are lucky. They host an array of other events to change things up a bit. From Halloween pumpkin carving to Enchanted lights.

Tiffany Jensen

This garden is really pretty! We loved all the little back trails in the oaks! Great for kids! Looking forward to seeing some of the blooms this spring!

Sharyl Weinshilboum

Absolutely beautiful, huge Oak trees, Rose garden, Japanese garden and Camelia collection. Small art gallery and nice gift shop. A relaxing place to walk and enjoy nature. Little train for the kids.

WICK G. (WickInLA)

Nice Small Garden with lot of things to see and experience It was another perfect day in California. The Descanso Gardens was busy with families and kids. The cherry blossoms were awesome. With plenty of flowers and shade, you can spend many hours here. The Japanese garden was good, not great as other gardens we been to. There are plenty if trails, a small lake with ducks. Lots of free parking too.

Jennifer Ejinduaka

Docent was super patient and flexible with 4th grade field trip group. Lots of amazing hands on experiences. Many questions answered well. Good lunch area, but with big group wished for more tables with shade. Exploring on own was fun and they loved the maze and seeing a frog in a lily pond. Loved the variety of plants and animals seen in the park. The gardeners were very kind and deferential to our group.

Robert Schott

This place is a gem! The seasonal foliage makes visiting here new and exciting each time! I recommend bringing a good camera to take some of it with you when you leave. Ample free parking and if you purchase a membership, two visits pays for itself. Plus you get access to many other SoCal gardens and it's tax deductible!

daringwolverin

This place is actually pretty small but all things considered it is a pretty fun location to go to and check out the events they have. As a regular botanical gardens I wasn't too impressed. However I went there during the Enchanted Forest event and these were some of the pictures we got of lights and ornaments and such. However one thing to note is that it is definitely more child-oriented than adult at least from what I've seen. If you are just going for a nice walk around the place it still serves its purpose just not as much as much larger Gardens

Walter Elias

Super location for Halloween None scary night...

Tomia Jackson

Absolutely beautiful gardens wonderful trails and paths to walk and hike. Wildlife from beautiful Koi fish to wild ducks and other wild birds. It a place you can take some beautiful photo ops with family &friends I even seen a wedding party taking pictures. It's just a very beautiful place to be with nature and they have two restaurants on the property and I enjoyed a nice brunch at MAPLE DESCANSO GARDENS. I had the STEAK AND EGGS herb-marinated filet mignon, sweet onion marmalade, hash brown gratin, poached egg, pickled chili's, hollandaise & TOAST AND JAM grilled toast, house-made berry jam, maple butter. I had A absolutely and very delicious wonderful day from the food to the beautiful gardens at Descanso Gardens! It's a must see and do kind of place on a Budget!

Daina Rama

The Descanso Gardens are gorgeous for a weekend stroll to spend some time in nature and release some pent-up stress! I can also understand why it's such a popular date spot- there's natural beauty all around, and I imagine it could be quite romantic with all of the flowers in bloom. I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area! TIP: Wear comfortable shoes! Yes, it's a picturesque location and sneakers don't look the best in photos. However, Descanso is expansive and heels aren't ideal for this location.

Trina Bullard

Truly a magical place to visit during the holidays. 10 different areas offer family friendly, interactive displays. A cafe offers light food and coffee. Restaurant on site and beer, wine, and whiskey were also available. Parking lot and street parking available. Visited at 8pm on a Sunday and will go earlier next year to enjoy more time in each area.

Simon Gonzalez Jr

Descanso Gardens is one of the best places to enjoy a beautiful landscape. During my visit in the month of April, almost all the flowers were in bloom. It's 80+ acres have an incredibly diverse and aromatic collection. There is also a gift shop and convenient bathroom locations. An attached restaurant is also located within the grounds but I opted to take part in something diferent during my visit. Will definitely visit again sometime.

Jason Mcclain

Beautiful. Must experience once. Worth it all. Took our parents and they enjoyed it too.

Nickawanna Shaw

This garden is as lovely and botanically diverse as other posh local gardens without the chaos one finds at other local beauty spots. The collection, organization, maintenance of paths makes it an easy place to stroll safely while one is lost in contemplation of the riparian splendor. A must visit any time of year as the garden has a surfeit of beauty to share.

Don Dresser

Large and well-maintained gardens with a variety of flowering and decorative plants. Great place for a quiet walk during the day, and their winter lights are beautiful.

Andre J

I visited during the Christmas 2018 season for the holiday lights exhibit and it was phenomenal. Such creativity exhibited with most of the light installations. I can not wait to return in ensuing years. This will become part of our holiday tradition.

Dorothy C Pincus

The Enchanted Forrest was incredible. My husband and I celebrated our 17th year anniversary there and it was so romantic and exciting at the same time. We got to stroll down memory-lane while walking through the forrest experiencing the incredible lights shows. Couples and families around us took photos of each other. And the staff were so friendly. We had hot chocolate at one of the shops while keeping warm by the fire-place. It was amazing. Great spot of all purposes.

Mark Baraja

I surprised my family with the day trip to descanso gardens. Celebrating my wife's birthday. It was a fun filled day. My wife and children enjoy the different variety of gardens. During this season Descanso guardians sets up a wishing tree, it was amazing so many wishes. They the paper and pencils for you to fill out your wish and then get on the tree. Masks are required at all times to help prevent the spread of covid the restrooms were clean social distancing is also required. However in this open beautiful environment you feel free and safe. We had a wonderful time.

Karen T. E.

Beautiful gardens with lots of easy to walk paths. Great for relaxing in the garden. Plenty of shades along the paths. Full blooming on the tulips.

Sabina Merchant

Gorgeous gardens just an hour out of LA. Spring time is a beautiful time to go. No need to pack a lunch. They have a cafe and a restaurant on site serving amazing food and snacks.

Greg King

Love this place. Great garden to walk around in or meditate. Lots of different types of plants and flowers. Train ride is cheap and nice.

T

Reason I give 4 starts to this place is photography. I was here on Sunday. It was almost impossible to take a good photo of where the main tulips were. Same people kept taking a lot of photos of the same spot. It seemed they were more taking photos then enjoying the tulips. There was also a professional photoshoot. I think this place should have restrictions on this matter. It’s super frustrating how people create traffic with their phone and professional cameras!

Mina M

Last I was here was 3 years ago. The roses are flourishing and it's peaceful. This place took precautions for COVID. There are signs reminding everyone to have a mask on to enter the gardens and gifts shop. Nice place to sketch too.

Linda McElroy

Went to see Enchanted with my family. Amazing colorful light displays at night. So beautiful.

Veranika Septarova

Very beautiful park, a lot of blossoming trees and flowers - tulips and fragrant lilac are my favorites. I love being at this garden (especially at march-April). A lot of free parking is available for visitors. Students and seniors got a discounted tickets. It is a place of strength and harmony for nature lovers. You can spend few hours with family enjoying local shade and aromas. Buying an annual pass would save you some money.

Julia Ceron

Beautiful Garden filled with blooming flowers of all sorts. My favorites were the Camellias, Lavenders, and Cherry Blossom trees. Lovely right now during spring Season.

Nestor Rodriguez

What a great place to spend with the family and take some beautiful pictures, Just make sure you put on your walking shoes!

Holly

Such a lovely place to walk through, defiantly not heel friendly though. Much larger than we thought it would be! I recommend getting there early so you have time to walk through everything.

Al Zequeira

A beautiful and magical place for the entire family. If you've never been there you need to go. A great way to start the new year...

Denise Barnes

Beautiful place to walk around and get some fresh air. Accessible for both wheelchairs and walkers and there are lots of benches to sit and rest in. The Halloween decorations were an added bonus. I definately recommend purchasing a membership.

emsaucedo1

The most amazing and magical light show EVER (Only during Christmas season). Save it on your calendar. (Bring warm clothes and good comfortable walking shoes)

Cynthia Chavez (Cindee Rocks)

I loved it so worth it for dates picnic 💗 bring your whole family 👪 …

Marysue Escamilla

It had been ages since I've been there. But the memories came back it's just as beautiful as I remember it's a beautiful day 💜🌺 …

Jacqueline Marquez

We're very lucky during our visit yday bec the weather is so good to see the bloom of camella and the cherry blossom tree . We also love the different tulips 🌷 …

Patty Wimpfheimer

Such a beautiful grounds, flowers buildings and design. A must if you are in the area.

Huyen Nguyen

We were here to see the tulip garden , and it was so beautiful. Gorgeous colors around 💕 would love to come to visit again. The drive from LA to the garden is breathtaking …

KALAIMANI RETNASAMY

Fantastic garden. Colorful flowers and greenery were an eyeful.

Chetta

A nice hike with paved and unpaved paths. A nice way to enjoy a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

C. Kassity

This is a beautiful place and peaceful when its not too crowded. During the holidays the Enchanted Forest of Light is a must see. It's an incredibly romantic place to take your sweetie. While my date and I were there I was asked by a stranger to take a photo of him and his girlfriend and as he handed me his phone he told me he was going to propose. It was an added special moment to the night (She said yes, by the way!). The Gardens during the rest of the year are pretty, but not a lot is in bloom in winter. A good way to get into nature in Los Angeles without driving too far out of the city.

Alan Bielefeldt

Spring blooms beginning to come out and beautiful scenic mountain backdrop make this a great place to bring the family.

Simon C. Wilson

Beautiful. Breath of fresh air. The Boddy house was especially nice. Not much shade, but fair price to get in. Kids seemed to really enjoy the mini train ride.

Kitty Finn

The gardens are beautiful! Lovely clean restroom and a cafe.

Dolce Ibarra

So beautiful!! Would be an amazing place to take wedding photos.

Michele Pellizzon

Nice garden with nights lights. Could add little bit more lighting fir Christmas. Overall nice walk between creeks and ponds .chilling at night .

Scott Pactor

Love Descanso gardens! Similar vibes to the Huntington but a little more manageable. Great spot to take out of towners who like gardens and Paris. Checked out the Enchanted lights program last night for the first time last night and it was great, highly recommended.

Huddersfield And Beyond

A great garden. Us Brits would describe it as more of a country park. It's got some small areas that have specific planting but most is open planting with trees. There are ponds, streams, a little waterfall and a huge lake which we didn't get to walk around with a little one in tow. Because of the Santana winds causing a power outage, the Art gallery and restaurant were closed. But we did enjoy the two hours of footpaths and walks we ventured on.

Turbo Slug

It's truly Amazing! It's Wonderland, a beautiful place to get lost in for hours, that you'll never wanna leave.

Ivan M

I recently did a shoot here and it's amazing anywhere you turn there is beauty, nature at its finest and amazing scenes. Even if you just want to walk and enjoy nature the 15 bucks entry fee is well worth it.

Ann Elizabeth

It is a lovely place to soak up some natural beauty and serenity.

Edwin Henriquez

Me and my wife loved to walk around and enjoy all thr beauty of every garden. Highly recommend to come on spring.

Sam Larter

A beautiful garden in the middle of LA. Great place to escape from reality for an afternoon.

Cherie Bauman

Disappointing! My friend has been telling how lovely the garden is for years. The garden was not what I expected nor what my friend expected. . It needs some work and a bit of maintenance in the gardens. Beautiful trees and a very nice English cottage garden but the rest looks worn out and sad. I had heard so much about the gardens and how pretty they were. Thought it would be nicer. In addition the artist that they have there displaying his art is a joke! The house was decorated with the art of the this artist and it was actually shocking. My understanding is that before now it was decorated with the furniture and belongings of the owner of the property who created the gardens. It is a mess now. The Japanese gardens could be very nice also and my understanding is it was really beautiful before. With a little TLC I am sure it can be brought back to the splendor it was. It doesn't take much to enhance nature's beauty. I hope to go back with my friend next time I am in town and everything will be lovely again!

Magdalena Mata

A beautiful experience!! Everything is magical by night! the people who work there are very nice!! Definitely am going to come back!!

Anushka McCreary

Had a lovely time at the Gardens. It was not what i expected so i wasnt dressed for something closer to a hike than it was a stroll in a garden. They have a nice little cafe and a cute gift shop. Definitely want to go back dressed more appropriately!!

Plumeria Dee

Descanso Gardens is a gorgeous botanical garden. It's most unique feature being their Camellia forest. All in bloom now, many trees are 20 feet high, Camellia Bloom's nodding over your head, magical! Luckily, there was a Camellia show, seeing the beautiful blossoms there was an additional treat. This is a family friendly garden, the kids are sure to enjoy, and isn't it better to see them enjoying nature? Restaurant on premises, gift and plant store, too I recommend weekdays if you want a quiet visit. As a botanical garden lover who has been to many, from New England to the Caribbean to Croatia, Descanso Gardens is at the top of the list for variety, comfort, and a smile.

Jason Nevaril

Beautiful place! Great location for a picnic and or an entire wedding!

Edward Prejula

Amazing gardens! Very peaceful and very clean.

Nicole Dwyer

Always a lovely visit. We love Descanso Gardens so much that we got married here 7 years ago. 😍 now we come often with our 3 kids. Peaceful, fun and relaxing. …

David Garry

Beautiful gardens, perfect for a date spot to bring in your own food and drinks. Say you are a student or senior and it’s $11 instead of $15.

Doug D.

This isn’t a native plant garden but more of a story book place with beautiful diversity.

Vernon Stephens

We had a great time walking around, with our hot chocolate, which was a bit watered down, but drinkable, and looking at the light. We didn't get that claustrophobic feeling. We went with low expectations and was nicely pleased. We didn't get the Christmas feel though. I think that they could have this show year round. __________________ Update_____________ We went for the Planetary produced my JPL. And we walked around to see what it looked when flowers were in bloom. It was pretty and educational. The birds were singing and bunnies were hopping and the Canadian geese and thier goslings were waddling in and out of the little ponds. Then the sounds of tips people drown out the signing and eeven the honking of the geese. The talk: the talk was a presentation of gravity and the new finding. It was fascinating and the presenter seem to know what he was talking about, and he was funny.

Tai M

Great place for the whole family. Full of vibrant colors. The cafe food on the property was ok, but you need to eat it before heading into the gardens as no food is allowed inside. We had a wonderful experience and would get an annual pass if we loved closer.

Jose Tanchez

Beautiful gardens, and hidden trails also. Awesome place to visit, weddings, dining, small train for kids. You like being outdoors and gardens, this is the place for you.

Sandra Naiman

Only 4 stars because our choice of time of year. Looking forward to returning during a bloom. It is beautiful.

Tony Azouz

The Enchanted (light show) was ok but the admission fee of $40 is too much for it.

cheng dalila

Fantastic light show there! Worthy the 2 hours drive! We had a wonderful time!

victormorelo666

Beautiful place to enjoy with family and friends !! The perfect playground for photographers !! Can't wait for Halloween season !!

Sarah Ortiz

One of the best dates I went on was here. It's my favorite place in the whole world. I'm a full time student that's always studying, whenever I come here I forget about everything and feel so relaxed. Everytime that I've came it's empty so I love that as well. I would like to come for their Forest of Lights event!

Dulce Miguel

Such a scenic garden with various garden themes. I love that this garden is easy to navigate and very accessibility friendly. The only thing I have to say is that I didn't spot a family restroom or an ADA accessible unisex handicap restroom

Ricky Ricardo

Great place to get your steps in. Great to bring the kids and just walk around. Beautiful

Augie Besa

Descanso is always great to visit during the day, but this holiday we went to see Carved, a Halloween themed display of scary spooky pumpkins and other neat stuff. Lit up in spooky lighting themes with fog machines, it's a treat for everyone.

Astront

Wonderful and large gardens accessable for a cheap price and the art museums on location are amazing as well

Rachel Thomas

So pretty and so amazing! I loved it! If I didn't bring my 4 year old it would've been the most relaxing time ever! Lol. Even the workers were ALL very sweet and accommodating! Will definitely come back!

Sergio Vasquez

Fantastic and affordable to visit. One of the best Southern California public gardens. Perfect location, plenty of room to wonder and just get away from the commotion of city Life. Great for families and young children. Would highly recommend. Good mix of rustic and planned garden areas.

Mitch Buffington

Great place for the family, a walk, or even a bit of a hike. Fun to see how it changes all year. Great events for the holidays! The train is super fun for the kids.

Jerry Zhou

We went there for the Enchanted Forest of Lights. With the tranquil music and alluring light shows, the art exhibit was like meditation. I felt like I was walking into a Disney fantasy. It is a great place for romantic dates or to go with friends.

Sheena Marie Ortez

Nice place for a stroll, and lots of shade! More development underway. It wasn't crowded that day.

Maria Tapia

Bring your own water and some good walking shoes .Not to crowded you will have a very pleasant time. Might even see some deer.

Nidal Kobaissi

Great garden to visit. Perfect for a day trip for kids. Safe even for toddlers to run around in the grass areas. Lots to see.

Deb L.

I came here yesterday (8/10/16) too take advantage of the extended summer hours and free admission between 5pm-8pm. It was my first time here and I would definitely come back. The day was perfect with just amount of light (low for photos but very mood enhancing) and warmth. It was warm but not hot. Perfect under the shade of the foliage. The expansive gardens was a walk through many landscapes from the rose garden, to the desert, to the chaparral to dense forest and to a Japanese garden. There are plentiful places to sit and relax. The gift shop is a bit over priced but really cute. I didn't get a chance to go to the cafe but it looks pretty stellar. Normally admission is $9, a bargain really. There's plenty of free onsite parking and the area has some good restaurants to visit before/after. Plus there are lots of Pokestops and even a few gyms!

Pablo Bo Batty

Gorgeous gardens and we enjoyed the art installations throughout the property. As we were there just recently we missed spring bloom.

Pamela Crenshaw

One of the most beautiful places in California. A must see

Steven Cordrey

Beautiful Park absolutely incredible a beautiful secret place for every kind of taste

Tracy Porter

Arrived at Descanso Gardens on a sunny Sunday morning observing beautiful fall displays, well maintained foliage, and gardens.

Ben Ha

The Enchanted Forest was an awesome experience for all ages, the kids will love it!

Danielle Bennink

I am a wedding photographer who photographed a wedding here last Fall. The venue was amazing, no shortage of beautiful backdrops, and the onsite coordinator was great. If you are considering this venue for your wedding I would highly recommend it!

Pamela Balch

Love the beautiful gardens, well cared for and so many types of flowers and garden settings. The third Tuesday of each month is free admission and that is wonderful!

Alicia Napuri

I love this place... the cafe has lunch items that are very delicious . The Rose garden was very nice and Beautiful. Didn't venture any further because it was very hot. Save the rest for a cooler day....

HipHopDance Eliana

The garden is very pretty and they have an Ampitheater which is great for dance if you need an audience. It's eleven bucks for students and it's cheap for seniors too* masks are no longer required. The garden is very big and has fish&ducks. There's also a secret hiking trail not many spot and sometimes you can see a deer there. The water fountains are gorgeous. They recently added these sculptures that are rainbow and made of wood so I'd like to know what they signify**

Eric Robello

Amazing and awesome, both more low key and yet better in its way than the L. A. Zoo lights. Family atmosphere with plenty of security makes for a very beautiful and peaceful atmosphere and experience. THEY WILL NOT ALLOW TRIPODS so don't even try. Monopods are OK though.

Elizabeth Burgi

I photograph weddings here and it’s one of the prettiest places to get married. There isn’t a bad spot to take a photo. It’s a great place to visit as well. Highly recommend it.

Vanessa Jones

Nice little nature walk. Wear comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. Lowkey a hike up one super big hill that almost killed me but that was the only downside lol. Went on the Free Tuesday deal. Every third Tuesday of the month (I think). As far as flowers and scenery, lots of beautiful trees and ponds. Maybe went at the wrong time of year for flowers or didn't walk to the right areas because I didnt see many. But overall still a nice visit.

Bernadette Duque

It's a good place to take your family. It has some nice trails, we even saw a dear when we went there. The tulips are now in bloom and cherry blossom as well.

Madara Uchiha

Gorgeous place, not much to do at this time of year though.

Nans Caballero

Absolutely beautiful. Breath taking views. Flowers and trees are gorgeous. If you enjoy nature and the smell of Roses. Go here and experience a good time of tranquility and rest.

Chris Yeganian

Cost of maintaining your own mediocre garden: a ton. Cost of Going to Descanso each day for an hour or two, an incredible garden experience: $99 for annual family membership, comes with additional perks. Do the math.

William Emmons

Beautiful place to walk and get refreshed.

Maria Flores

My friend introduced me to this beautiful hidden gem. It's a great place to relax and enjoy mother nature's creations. There's a cafe to grab some food and coffee. I absolutely loved this place and will certainly be coming back.

David Abel

Went to the winter light show with family. Was VERY impressed. The interactive light pads were amazing, and our nephews LOVED it. Would definitely recommend as a family outing, or even as a nice winter night date.

Istvan Molnar-Szakacs

Beautiful gardens to relax, have a picnic and stroll among the tulips, lilacs, camellias and roses. Parking on-site. Great for kids too! There's a miniature train to ride.

Laura Hall

Went for the Enchanted Forest Event 2017- 2018 and it was a lot of fun. There are several exhibits that are interactive. It is pretty dark & some paths are not paved. There are food options but they are limited. A hamburger is $9 & popcorn is also $9. They do serve adult beverages.

Art Prehjan

Descanso Garden is definitely a place I’d take the family on a Sunday during the month of December. You want to look like a super husband, get the light show around 7 pm as close to Christmas as possible. You’ll thank me later!

Javier Sandoval

Beatiful place to bring young kids,a relaxing place to read books and walk especially to see animals around you and a lot birds the roses garden is awesome and you can get your wedding in that place too is so beatiful inside the boddy house with classic music and they give you a tour inside the park too if you want one of the most beatiful park that I visited

Carla A

Loved see the different sections of the Enchanted Forest of light. Most exhibits were interactive which made it even more entertaining. I recommend it for sure during the Holidays.

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This the LA area's go-to destination for viewing cherry blossoms during the Spring. It's a massive property with much more to see than just cherry blossoms with events occurring year round. The cherry blossoms can be in various states of bloom due to environmental factors so sometimes the blooms occur before or after the stated Festival period, so just fyi. The locals in La Canada come hiking here or walking so it's a nice mix of locals who are friendly and give their rips as far as places in the park to visit, or those which are must-see. It gets hot here since it's in the foothills so come prepared with lots of water and a sun hat for extra su protection in addition to a high SPF sunscreen on exposed skin.

Chau Nguyen

My friend and I visited this place last Saturday, the garden is wild and beautiful. The most interesting thing is you can enjoy the fresh atmosphere while walking around. There's also a lake here, it's like I was walking into a forest..

Brian Pang

Beautiful escape during the day. The enchanted Forest of lights show is worth seeing. $11? So worth it. Go with people who are not in a rush. If it's raining... You're even more lucky.

Marian Koehler

Love it! Depending on the time of the year you get a different experience, it is quieter when not a lot of flowers bloom and really relaxing. We got the membership.

Victoria da Salla

Beautiful, tranquil, and much needed these days. The perfect backdrop to the morning of 2 friends discussing life, love, and spirituality. Thank you for this place.

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