Descanso Gardens - La Canada Flintridge Garden

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Welcome to Descanso Gardens, an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. Descanso founder E. Manchester Boddy, preserved these 160 acres of gardens, woodlands and chaparral for future generations to... more on Descansogardens.org
• These gardens, the speciality of which is camellias, have been expanding since their inception in the 1930s. more on TripAdvisor
• Nestled in the foothills of the San Rafael Hills, these 160 acres of gorgeous gardens are well-worth the drive. Camellia lovers come from miles around to see the unrivaled splendor of the annual Camellia Festival in North America's largest camellia collection; check the calendar for more informat... more on GoCityKids.com
• Explore and enjoy this 160 acre lush urban oasis with a camellia oak forest, streams, a lake, bird sanctuary, 5-acre International Rosarium ... more on DiscoverLosAngeles.com
• Explore and enjoy this 160 acre lush urban oasis with a camellia oak forest, streams, a lake, bird sanctuary, 5-acre International Rosarium ... more on DiscoverLosAngeles.com

Directions

Take the Verdugo Blvd. exit off the 2 Freeway, head east, and turn right on Descanso Drive, OR, take the Angeles Crest exit off the 210 Freeway, head south, turn right on Foothill Blvd., and follow signs. Free parking is available.

Hours

The Gardens are open every day of the year except Christmas, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Miscellaneous

• Admission: General $7. Senior/Students $5. Children (5 to 12 years) $2. Guild members and Children under 5 free. Tram $3. Enchanted Railroad $2 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Other Web Resources

• www.descansogardens.org
• http://www.discoverlosangeles.com