Descanso Gardens
8.0Locals Score / 10#3 of 10 Parks & Outdoors in Los Angeles
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A 150-acre botanical garden and former camellia nursery that feels like a secret forest tucked into the foothills, with one of the largest camellia collections in the world plus a Japanese garden, rose garden, and ancient oak woodland. The oak forest alone is worth the modest admission — massive trees draped in filtered light create an almost otherworldly atmosphere. It gets busy on weekends but the grounds are large enough to find solitude.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.0/10- Value8.5
- Iconic7.0
- Excellence9.0
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility6.5
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