Relax with dad at Descanso

Give Dad the peace and quiet he always begged for amid the natural splendor of Descanso Gardens.

Father’s Day entertainment begins with the Jet Set Quartet, a quasi-barbershop group of musicians who play tunes from the Atomic Age. They start their set at 1 p.m., which will give dads just enough time to settle down to barbecue from Patina Restaurant Group. There are limited tables and chairs, so bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets if you have them.

Take some time to smell the roses–5 acres of them are in peak season for the holiday. Also make sure to visit the Japanese Gardens, stop by the bird observation station, or tour the grounds on the “green” tram. For kids, an enchanted railroad takes a shorter route through the gardens.

Admission to the gardens is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $3 for children ages 5-12 and free for kids under 5. The band is free, but the barbecue will be sold at additional cost. Directions and other logistical details are available on Descanso’s website.

Posted 6/15/11