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17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-848-1255
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Descanso Gardens & Norton Simon Museum
Monday, May 11, 2026 (1-Day Tour)
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$119
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Escape to the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains to discover a stunning blend of spectacular art and internationally renowned gardens, at a delightful time of year. Our day begins at Descanso Gardens, a secluded, lush and dense 150-acre sanctuary that features over 1,000,000 plants, nine botanical collections, a redwood forest, streams, a lake, and bird sanctuary. This time of year, the gardens are typically a tapestry of blooming roses, azaleas, irises and wildflowers. The 5-acre Rose Garden contains more than 1,600 roses representing centuries of horticultural history with significant collections of species including old garden and modern roses arranged in themed gardens. The tranquil Japanese Garden features plants native to Asia, an arched bridge and shaded paths along a koi-filled stream along with a traditional teahouse. Enjoy ample time at leisure to browse the gardens, modern art gallery and gift shop with lunch on your own at the Kitchen at Descanso café. This afternoon we’ll continue to Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum, home to one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. Over three decades, industrialist Norton Simon amassed a treasure trove of European masterpieces spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century including the finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works on the West Coast. The museum features over 100 pieces by Edgar Degas including paintings, drawings and sculptures alongside works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Cézanne, Manet, Monet, Matisse, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gaugin, Picasso and Warhol. Enjoy time at leisure to browse the museum’s collection and the sculpture garden, filled with stately trees, colorful shrubs and flowers and a lush pond with several varieties of water lilies surrounding meandering walkways and some of the museum's most important sculptures. While docent-guided tours of the museum are unavailable, you can download the free Norton Simon Museum app to your smart device and bring your own headphones to enjoy a free audio-guided tour of the museum. This tour involves moderate walking.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
Visit our Departure Points page for more details on each location.
| Depart* | Departure Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | LHS – Laguna Hills Mall Northeast Parking Lot |
| 8:30 a.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
| 9:00 a.m. | LBCC-O – Long Beach City College Lot "O" |
| Return** | 5:30 p.m. |
*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to listed departure time
**Return time is approximate and dependent on your drop-off location and traffic
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