Descanso Gardens

Descanso Gardens features nine botanical collections, the Descanso Railroad with model trains traveling through natural landscapes and a miniature ride-on train, art gallery, café, and gift shop. The urban retreat also boasts a redwood forest, streams, a lake, a bird sanctuary, and the largest camellia garden in the United States. Programmed activities include summer events and musical performances, yoga classes, weekend walks, story time for kids, nature workshops, and more.

Plan Your Visit

Descanso is open from 9am–5pm daily.

Members can enter without an advance ticket. Visitors by rideshare or with Farmhouse reservations do not need advance tickets and can purchase tickets on-site. Non-members must purchase a ticket in advance online.

Food and drinks can be purchased at The Market and enjoy it in the Courtyard. Guests may bring their own food to enjoy at the picnic tables near Guest Services. Descanso Gardens is a cashless establishment.

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Admission

• Adults $18.00
• Students with ID and Seniors (65+): $14.00
• Children (3-12 years): $8.00
• Descanso members and children under 3 years: Free