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Visitor tip
Book a guided tour of the adobe ranch house in advance - it's only accessible by reservation and offers an intimate look at preserved family quarters that you cannot photograph inside. Docents like Sharon Leno provide exceptional historical context about the Bixby family that brings the space to life.
Best time
Visit on a weekday afternoon (Wednesday-Sunday, 1-5 PM) to experience this hidden gem with minimal crowds and a more peaceful, serene atmosphere. Quiet Fridays are particularly recommended for a tranquil escape from the city.
About Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens
Historic adobe ranch home & garden tours. Expansive property includes a historic adobe ranch home, gardens & horse barns, plus guided tours.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Ranch & Gardens
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Admission
- Free
- Gardens
- Four acres of historic gardens dating to late 19th-early 20th centuries
What visitors say
My friends and I visited on a beautiful January day. The facilities were charming and the grounds were wonderfully maintained. Everyone that we met on duty that day was outstanding. Our tour was lead by Sharon Leno, a docent. She was…
Exploring a Hidden Historic Gem: Rancho Los Alamitos Took advantage of a quiet Friday afternoon to visit one of Long Beach’s lesser-known historic sites- Rancho Los Alamitos. Tucked inside the gated Bixby Hill community right next to…
What a wonderful place to visit! They have free admission and free guided tour of the property. The historic adobe ranch home was amazing but you are not allowed to take any pictures inside the home. On the property there is also a…
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Did You Know?
- Rancho Los Alamitos was originally part of a Spanish land grant to Manuel Nieto in 1784 that covered over 300,000 acres, spanning what is now Long Beach, Whittier, and Norwalk—one of the largest land grants in Southern California history
- The property features four acres of gardens from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including a Rose Garden, Cactus Garden, and two massive Moreton Bay Fig trees
- The Bixby family donated the property to the City of Long Beach in 1968, transforming it into a public historic site—only approximately 7.5 acres of the original 300,000+ acre rancho remain today
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