Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
(Entrance gates close at 4:30 pm) Discover the magic of the Rancho While the site stays open until 5:00 pm, you'll need to arrive before 4:30 pm to enter. Come and immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Rancho Los Alamitos:
Accessibility at the Rancho For information about Accessibility at the Rancho. See Here Photography Policy and Site Etiquette Please review the Rancho’s photography policy and site etiquette. View Here Closed Dates For a list of dates that the Rancho will be closed to the public, Please Click Here. |
Guided Tours
Sign up for Docent-Guided Tours of the Ranch House - Explore the Rancho’s history with a knowledgeable guide.
Visitors can reserve a 1-hour, docent-guided tour at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, or 4:00 pm. Walk-in tours are available as space permits. Email [email protected] or call (562) 431-3541 to make a reservation. Please include your name, contact information, and the number of people in your group. Masks are optional but encouraged on tours. All are welcome. School Visits
The Rancho offers engaging school programs that complement California’s history and social science curriculum. For third-grade, Tovaave: A Tongva Cultural Program, shares the vibrant culture and history of the Tongva, the indigenous people of the L.A. Basin. For fourth-grade, Footprints on the Land explores California history through the site’s ranch house, gardens, and barnyard.
Learn more about school programs here. Virtual Visits
Connect with Rancho Los Alamitos online! Get creative with history, explore digital resources, follow us on social media, take a virtual tour, and more. Learn More Here
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Rancho Los Alamitos, the “Ranch of the Little Cottonwoods,” is a Long Beach City Landmark and twice-listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Rancho is located on Tongva-Gabrielino land known as Povuun’nga. From the Tongva people who lived and gathered at Povuun’nga through waves of newcomers from Spain, Mexico, the United States, and more, the site has nurtured a great diversity of peoples and cultures over thousands of years. Today, the 7½-acre site includes four acres of nationally significant historic gardens, a ranch house (1790-1933), and a restored barnyard of the early 20th-century working ranch. Read more.
During your visit, wander garden trails, learn from knowledgeable docents and volunteers, meet the barnyard’s resident livestock (horses, sheep, goats, chickens, and ducks), and explore California history. Our mission is to inspire a sense of community by educating and engaging visitors with our rich history, our compelling stories, and our authentic connections to California’s past. We welcome you to join us. |
HOURS
Wednesday to Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Entrance gates close at 4:30 pm |
LOCATION
6400 E. Bixby Hill Road Long Beach, California 90815 |
CONTACT
Phone (562) 431-3541 Send us a message |