Rancho Los Cerritos
About
1844 Adobe Ranch & Gardens
Rancho Los Cerritos is an 1844 Monterey-style adobe and gardens preserved as a historic site by the City of Long Beach. The site combines original architecture with restored gardens and a learning garden, all free to visit.
Family & School Programs
Programming runs Wednesday-Sunday with docent-led tours, story times, and weekly family events. Programs include:
- Creation Station make-and-take crafts
- Mother's Day Tea and seasonal family events
- Docent-led house and garden tours
- Self-paced scavenger hunts
- School field trips
- Weekly story times
- Birthday party rentals
What's Included
- Free admission, free tours
- Activity materials for Creation Station
- Garden access during open hours
Experience
Underrated quiet outing for families with kids who like history and gardens. Open Wed-Sun 1-5pm; guided tours free. Strong fit for school groups studying California history and families seeking a free, low-key Saturday outing.