Excursions

DESCANSO GARDENS – LA CAÑADA

Spend the day meandering through the idyllic landscapes of Descanso Gardens. Explore an enchanting oak forest with centuryyear-old trees that tower above you, then transport yourself to a Japanese oasis, complete with a teahouse, and be amongst the camelias. Since it’s summer, their rose garden will be in bloom, but as you stroll through you will be sure to encounter other treasures in this botanical bastion tucked in the quaint, foothill community of La Cañada. Anticipated arrival time is 9:30 am and everyone will have the day to explore and have lunch on their own until heading back to Plummer Park at 4:30 pm. Location: Meet at Plummer Park South Parking Lot Staff: Recreation Staff Departure Time: 8:30 am | Return Time: 5:30 pm Min: 12 | Max: 25

CLASS# DATES DAY DEPARTURE TIME FEE AGE

13338 July 9 Sat 8:30 am $35 All Ages

HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, MUSEUM, AND GARDENS

Explore the famed library, museum, and gardens located in the foothill community of San Marino. From the art gallery inside the Huntington’s beaux arts mansion, to one of the best Japanese gardens in the US, then to the Conservatory, a greenhouse full of rare and exotic plants, the Huntington – as it is more commonly known – is a special place and makes for a lovely little day trip. Everyone will have the day to explore and have lunch on their own. Anticipated arrival is 10 am and the bus returning to Plummer Park will depart at 5 pm. Location: Meet at Plummer Park South Parking Lot Staff: Recreation Staff Departure Time: 9 am | Return Time: 6 pm | Min: 12 | Max: 25

CLASS# DATES DAY DEPARTURE TIME FEE AGE

13301 August 20 Sat 9 am $45 All Ages