rancho los alamitos

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  DavidR413

  A pleasant side trip. Hidden in a modern suburban neighborhood is a 1800s hacienda preserved as a little museum. In the summer they host outdoor musical events etc. Worth the trip for a quiet break from a hectic California vacation.

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  We actually were there in the summer 2012 with a good friend.It is in a very hidden location surrounded by fine homes & a golf course. There is a tour by the wife of the last owner. She is still very young.There is much to learn there, I think, of the ignored basic realities of life.

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  Observer333

  This is one of the few truly historic and nice homes in the area that is still standing and in very good condition. It is lovingly maintained by the organization that operates it and keeps it open to the public. The fee is small. There are tour guides who will bring you through the estate/rancho and they will tell you so much about the families that have lived here as well as how the rancho began. The tour will include the surrounding gardens, as well as the house interior and exterior. It is furnished with many of its original pieces. The tour will also include the yards and the rancho workshops. The Los Angeles area seems to have lost so many of its historical buildings and landmarks but Rancho Los Alamitos is still here and it has so much to reveal about how this multi-cultural region of the country began and grew.

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  Trails4GMZ

  Looking for something to do with your family or parents? Come visit RLA and enjoy the beautiful gardens and animals. The visitors center is beautiful and they have a wonderful gift shop. We booked a family luncheon which was delicious and reasonable cost. This is a wonderful place to have your business or club come for an outing. Make sure to call in regards to opening hours because of various special events. They have great programs and family events which are mostly free to the public. I love walking to this place just to get away from the city. This is a non profit organization..so I always bring loose change to place in the donation box. This is a must do and see if visiting Long Beach.

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  bonbuild

  Do not miss this fantastic treasure of California history. Varied terraced gardens, barns, and tour the grand home. The guides fill you with interesting history lessons of this area and the Rancho, Take time to enjoy a stroll through the gardens, the newly restored barn with a history room and 15 minute video, and end your with a visit at the wonderful gift shop.

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  hbchick

  This is a true treasure in the Long Beach area and it is FREE!!! In today's world, that is almost impossible to find. It is in a gated community near Cal State Long Beach, but there is easy access at the guard gate and free parking. The docent led tours are very informative, but you can just wander the many gardens, barn and stable area on you own. The visitor center has a short movie that gives good background on the Rancho and the area. The area is so peaceful, you don't even realize there is a freeway close by. The gift shop has very unique and interesting gifts that relate to early California, rancho life and the flora of the area.Rancho Los Alamitos also has special events throughout the year. Check their website for operating hours and special events.

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  860maryd

  I love to come here when I'm a little blue and walk the garden paths. It is so peaceful even when its got lots going on like today. Several tour groups were being shown around by the knowledgeable docents but still the paths are beautiful and peaceful. If you walk through the cactus garden you will come across the stream that still runs through the property, cool and clear. A place to draw energy from and feel the presence of God.

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  Mojov

  Tucked away in a residential neighborhood next to California State University Long Beach this Rancho is one of two in Long Beach. Our docent led tour was very informative about the history of the Rancho and the local area. New visitor center, gardens, stables and the home are worth a visit. You can also arrange to have lunch for a group. Good for kids too.

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  tbm210

  Our friends who live in Orange accompanied us on a visit to Rancho Los Alamitos. We hadn't checked the open hours, and arrived too early. There is a gatehouse and a guard on duty who advised us to return at the correct time. I'm glad we did so. Our docent guide was excellent. I admire how well they provide information and can answer visitor's questions such as "how old is that stove?". The docent took our group of four people into the map room (the map is on the floor). I was able to point out the Naples area of Long Beach where my grandparents had lived. Then after giving the history of the Rancho, we went directly to the adobe. The docent used pictures of the owners for help in describing the rooms that we passed through, the furnishings, and who used them. The parking was adequate on a Saturday afternoon. There is a gift shop, and my wife purchased an item to give her brother for Christmas. We had a very enjoyable visit. I would recommend this attraction to friends.

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  IanB315

  Off the beaten track and not well publicized. My wife found it on the web and we had a quiet weekend to visit.This is an old California treasure. I don't know that it will have alot of appeal to non Californians. We've lived here for years and as a history buff, I found the place fascinating.The house is a wonderful time capsule. The gardens have some surprising plants woth examining. The barn and the animals will make every kid ( and a few adults) feel all warm and fuzzy.Make sure you go early as parking is limited