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Descanso Gardens

Botanic garden·La Cañada Flintridge

Camellias and oaks

About Descanso Gardens

Descanso Gardens, in La Cañada Flintridge north of Glendale, has camellia and rose gardens under old oaks.

Why it's on our list

  • Camellias
  • Oak woodland

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Descanso Gardens before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Descanso Gardens are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Griffith Observatory7.6 miCar or taxi 30 min
  2. Hollywood Bowl9.5 miCar or taxi 35 min
  3. TCL Chinese Theatre10 miCar or taxi 37 min
  4. Walt Disney Concert Hall10 miCar or taxi 38 min
  5. The Grove12 miCar or taxi 44 min
  6. LACMA13 miCar or taxi 46 min
  7. Rodeo Drive14 miCar or taxi 51 min

Location

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