Descanso Gardens

Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens rosarium
Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens
TypeBotanical garden
LocationLa Cañada Flintridge
Nearest cityLa Cañada Flintridge
Coordinates34°12′05″N 118°12′35″W / 34.201475°N 118.2098°W / 34.201475; -118.2098
Area150 acres (61 ha)
Open9 am-5 pm
StatusOpen year-round
WebsiteOfficial website

Descanso Gardens is a 150-acre (61 ha) botanical garden located in La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles County, California. It sits on the northern edge of the San Rafael Hills.

Descanso Gardens features a wide area, mostly forested, with artificial streams, ponds, and lawns. Descanso Gardens has a wide collection of fruit trees, including orange, peach, pear, pomegranate, crabapple, fruits of the genus prunus, grapes, and passionfruit. Descanso Gardens is often referred to as simply "Descanso" by locals and consistent patrons.