Descanso Gardens

11/20/03

Peaceful and Tranquil

by netter1 at Citysearch

Although Descanso is amazing during Spring and Summer, it's a peaceful an tranquil place to walk and rest anytime of the year. They're known for their camelias and their roses...and in full bloom the color is just amazing. Check with their website for their festival calendar and special events. Also, during the summer they have outdoor concerts. If you're looking for a contemplative space...you can't do any better than Descanso.

• Pros: Open year round, Wonderful Staff
• Cons: Difficult to find

06/12/02

I agree

by jdavid at Citysearch

It's a nice quite place with beautiful landscaping. During the summer, on the weekends there is live music. I have been there several time and have enjoyed myself each time.

05/20/02

Sanctuary

by mphillips_citysearch at Citysearch

Some of the nicest walks and best birding around. For $5 you can walk through a variety of landscapes. One of my favorites is the birding post at the south end. Here you can sit and look over pines and hikers doing the loop back to the entrance. Highlights include the fall pumpkin festival and the Acorn Bear Club for kids. The story telling is adorable.

05/16/02

Great place for visitors

by AndreaLoera_Citysearch at Citysearch

Quite a bit more laid-back and less formal than Huntington Gardens in Pasadena, but every bit as breathtaking. What you would want your backyard to look like (if you had one). Admission is only $5.

• Pros: landscaping
• Cons: vending machines