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Making the Most of Your Visit to Rancho Los Cerritos—RSVP for Free, visiting hours and more!

Hours and Admission

The adobe home and all outdoor spaces are open Wednesday through Sunday.

Admission

Admission to Rancho Los Cerritos during public hours is FREE; donations are always appreciated.

Reserve your free ticket to visit here. Walk-up guests are always welcome.

Public Hours

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 1-5 pm
Thursday: 1-5 pm
Friday: 1-5 pm
Saturday: 10 am-5 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm

NOTE: Special Events may impact public hours.

Holiday Closures

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Veterans’ Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve

What You Need to Know

Parking at Rancho Los Cerritos

Parking at Rancho Los Cerritos is always FREE.

The main parking lot is located across from RLC’s entry gates. Limited parking, including accessible spaces, is available beyond the entry gates.

Service Animals Policy

Rancho Los Cerritos allows service animals specifically trained to perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Therapy animals are not considered service animals under the ADAAA 2008. Service animals must be under the control of their handlers at all times. Pets are not allowed at the Rancho.

The main parking lot is located across from RLC's entry gates. Limited parking, including accessible spaces, is available beyond the entry gates.

Directions
4600 Virginia Road
Long Beach, CA 90807

Rancho Los Cerritos is located on Virginia Road, north of Roosevelt Boulevard and west of Long Beach Boulevard, in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach.

Long Beach Transit
The closest bus stop to Rancho Los Cerritos is located at Long Beach Boulevard and San Antonio Drive. Please check Long Beach Transit’s website for the most up-to-date routes.

Getting Here

Making the Most of Your Visit to RLC

Top Activities and Stops to Include in Your Rancho Los Cerritos Visit.

Things to Do

  • Take a docent-led tour (tours are in English, first come first serve, for Spanish tours please email Rancho@RanchoLosCerritos.org).
  • Spanish tours available on the 1st & 4th Sunday of each month.
  • Take a stroll through the gardens.
  • Take a self-guided tour using one of our handouts.
  • Take a tour using our digital tour in the Clio app.
  • Enjoy a fun scavenger hunt with the family (in English and Spanish).
  • Bring lunch and have a picnic in our picnic area, or explore our historic adobe home.

Tours and Events

Event Calendar

Visit the Rancho Los Cerritos Events calendar to see what fun & educational events we're planning!

Guided Tours

Our guided tours unlock the richness of California's storied past and the people who called these lands home.

Self-Guided Tours

Explore at your own pace these grounds and uncover the rich tapestry of California's history and learn about the many cultures.

Virtual Tours

You can learn about and enjoy the history of Rancho Los Cerritos in person or from the comfort of your own home with our Virtual Tours.

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