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Visitor Information

Please note: The barns area of Rancho Los Alamitos (RLA) is undergoing restoration and construction.

The rest of the site, including the ranch house, is OPEN to the public as usual, free of charge, Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

In the interest of the farm animals’ health and welfare, RLA’s animals are temporarily being boarded off-site with our agricultural advisor during the construction. The animals will be welcomed back to their homes at RLA when construction is completed.


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Tour the Rancho

Guided tours of the ranch house start every 30 minutes. The first tour is at 1:00 p.m. and the last tour is at 4:00 p.m.

Garden tours are self-guided.

Group, special interest and school tours are by appointment. Most areas are handicapped accessible.

Exclusive Luncheon Tour Exclusive Luncheon Tours for 10 or more

Details for luncheon tours for 10 or more


Hours: Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Parking: Limited parking is available at the Rancho on normal operating days.

Please note: On days when special events are scheduled at the Rancho, parking is at CSULB Lot 11 located on Palo Verde Avenue. Enter at the first entrance south of Atherton. Continuous shuttle service to the Rancho is provided on special event days. (Shuttle is handicapped accessible.)

Dress: We suggest you wear comfortable clothing and low-heeled shoes, which help protect the historic floors of the ranch house, and make walking in the gardens more enjoyable.

Programs: Educational programs and special events throughout the year feature topics as diverse as agricultural and domestic skills, Native American, Japanese and Hispanic culture, the history of landscape design and an annual ranch-style Christmas program.

Smoking: Smoking is only allowed in the parking lot area.

Pets: Please leave little Fido at home. Only certified service animals are permitted on the premises.

Finding your way by car: Rancho Los Alamitos is locaed within Bixby Hill and accessed through the residential security gate at Anaheim and Palo Verde.

From the 405 Freeway, exit at Palo Verde Avenue and turn south.
From the 605 Freeway, exit at Willow, follow to Palo Verde and turn south.

Finding your way by bus: Long Beach Transit bus line #81, exit at Anaheim and Palo Verde.

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For membership or volunteer information, or to be included on the events mailing list, contact us through this website or at:
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Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation
6400 Bixby Hill Road
(Enter through residential security gate at the
intersection of Anaheim and Palo Verde)
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 431-3541

Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens is owned by the City of Long Beach and operated by Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation, a nonprofit organization, as a public/private cooperative effort under the auspices of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine.

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