Descanso Gardens is a 150-acre botanical garden located on a plot of land that was originally deeded to Corporal Jose Maria Verdugo in 1784. During the property's ownership by Los Angeles Illustrated Daily News owner E. Manchester Boddy, extensive rose, camellia, and lilac gardens were constructed on the estate's grounds. In 1953, the property was transferred to the care of Los Angeles County under the management of the Descanso Gardens Guild, which transformed it into a public botanical garden facility. Today, the garden contains cultivated collections of native and exotic trees, shrubs, and flowers, including a Japanese-style garden and an oak forest and woodland area. Art exhibits are showcased within the historic Boddy House estate, which is preserved as a living history museum.

1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, Phone: 818-949-4200

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