The Descanso Gardens In Southern California Will Have Over 1,600 Roses In Bloom This Spring
Allyson Lambert
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At only a 20-minute drive from Los Angeles, the Descanso Gardens in Southern California are an absolute dream with pops of color and gorgeous blooms year-round. There are several gardens and forests, a gallery, a gift shop, and dining options for guests to explore. With so much to do and see, you’ll love your visit to the gardens!
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You will need to purchase an advanced ticket or be a member to visit the Descanso Gardens in Southern California. The garden is open 364 days a year and is only closed on Christmas Day. Visit the Descanso Gardens website for hours and events. Follow the Descanso Gardens Facebook page to see beautiful photos of the flowers and blooms that will brighten your day.
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Best Gardens In SoCal
What are the best botanical gardens near me in Southern California?
Descanso Gardens is certainly one of our top picks for beautiful gardens in SoCal, but there are so many more. Here are a few of the best botanical gardens in Southern California for you to add to your list:
- Lotusland, Santa Barbara, CA: Madame Gonna Walska purchased this beautiful estate in 1941. For over 40 years she worked with designers to create an enchanting garden filled with water features, European-inspired fountains, statues, stone paths, bridges, and fanciful topiary. There are 20 different gardens in the estate, each one more charming than the last. One of our favorite features is the Dragon Trees that emit red sap called "dragon blood." These old-growth trees create a mystical ambiance as you follow the path beneath them.
- Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA: With 16 themed gardens over 130 acres to explore you will be enchanted by this garden just as much as we were. From cacti gardens to lush bamboo gardens and vibrant flowering plants backed by a waterfall, each step you take brings you to something new and exciting. One cool feature is the 18th-century restored Japanese compound. The Shōya House is an authentic look at rural Japan from several hundred years ago.
- California Botanic Garden, Claremont, CA: This lovely 86-acre garden is dedicated to native California plants. It is considered the largest of its kind in the state. With more than 22,000 native plants, trees, shrubs, and flowers you can enjoy a beautiful sanctuary only about 35 miles from Los Angeles. Each season offers a different look at our native plant species from spring wildflowers to crisp fall oak trees shedding their colorful leaves.