Beautiful old Banyon trees beg to be photographed while hidden spots throughout the gardens beckon to be discovered. The wonderful cactus garden is next to the delapidated tennis courts that were damaged during extremely heavy winds several years ago. It's an old hacienda with a wonderful history and a stroll through the gardens transports you back to another era. More

This is a great escape for a couple of hours. Hard to believe your in the middle of a big city. It's a peaceful look back to a simpler time. Take a book, stroll, explore and relax. Great for kids to slip back into history too. More

Although much of the property was being renovated when we visited yesterday and the activities on hold, the house tour with Joyce was terrific. It was nice to learn about Long Beach and area history and the Bixby family. Beautiful gardens. Free admission and worth a visit. More

We really enjoyed the tour of this ranch and strolling the gardens. All main living areas are well preserved with many belongings and are fully accessible. There is a garden of nearly every type and all look good even in off seasons. The compound has the largest of many varieties of cactus that I've ever seen - many 10+ feet... More

The history of Rancho Los Alamitos parallels the history of Southern California. In 1878, John Bixby leased Alamitos, moved his family there, and began transforming the worn structure into a home. Their descendants gave the house, gardens and six barns to the City of Long Beach to maintain and develop as a regional historic and educational facility. The Rancho is... More

Rancho Los Alamitos is a lovely, relaxing place for an afternoon getaway - and an added bonus is the rich,local history you'll learn. The site of the ranch has been occupied since the times of the Native Americans. When ever I visit I feel refreshed as if I've been away on a short retreat. The adobe house, the barns and... More