Ranco Los Alamitos is an amazing step back in time - right in Long Beach!
It's also been twice listed on the National Register of Historic Places, so it's certainly set to be a great learning experience for the whole family.
Rancho Los Alamitos was registered the first time as a sacred Tongva village of Povuu-ngna, which was actually the traditional birthplace of the native people who lived in the Los Angeles Basin. Then, it was registered again for it's significance on the landscape across history.
Located on the site there are actually traced of an ancestral village, as well as a ranch house that dates all the way to the 1800s. There are even four acres of lush amazing gardens which was developed nearly a century ago!
The Rancho Center is a great place to start your adventure through history, with a film on the area, as well as new exhibits that will take you through the landscape, and people who have shaped the area over time.
It's an amazing insight into the stories of the people of southern California - from the Tongva presence, to the Spanish and Mexican eras, through the farming and ranching era right through to modern development.
Every 30 minutes you can grab a guided tour through the Ranch House, before exploring the gardens and barn areas.
They even have some fun and educational events, from BBQs and live music evenings, to conservation talks.
History comes to life in Long Beach!
Free!
Free!
2022
The always ensure they restore and preserve the elements within the attraction
The educational programs across the year are FREE! They are also perfect for all ages!
The gift shop is a great place to pick up some historical books and items on the area
They offer school tours and cultural workshops, so give them a call for reservations!
The majority of the site is accessible, but some pathways in the gardens might not be able to hold motorized chairs. There are handicap accessible restrooms.
The Rancho Center, gardens and barn area are self-guided tours. The Ranch House is guided tours only, and the gardens and barn areas are guided by request
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