EXPLORE DESCANSO

Descanso Gardens is an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. In 1953, Descanso founder E. Manchester Boddy preserved these 150 acres of gardens, woodlands and chaparral for future generations to experience the natural heritage and beauty of Southern California.

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ENCHANTED RAILROAD

Take a light-hearted look at Descanso Gardens from a 1/8th-scale replica of a diesel train. The Enchanted Railroad is a Descanso icon, delighting young and old who climb aboard. The railroad travels a section of the Gardens near the Promenade.

Hours and Schedule
Requirements: Riders must be at least 30 inches tall and able to sit on their own
Schedule: The train is open daily from 10am–4pm, closed Wednesdays (Last ticket time is 3:30pm)
Tickets: Timed tickets are $5 each and must be purchased at the Visitor Center the day of. One or ten-ride train passes can be exchanged at no cost at the Visitor Center for timed tickets.

*Please note: The train does not run in the rain.