Rancho Los Cerritos

About

Historic site & museum showcasing 19th century ranch life in an adobe home with lush gardens.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 532 Google reviews. That puts it 3rd of the 20 rated gardens we list in Los Angeles.

Mind the closed days: Monday and Tuesday. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more gardens in Los Angeles are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in Los Angeles.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.8 stars held across 532 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
3rd best-rated in Los Angeles
Measured against the 20 rated gardens we track in Los Angeles.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Free parking
A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other gardens sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Worth knowing first

Closed Monday and Tuesday
Check the hours panel before you set out — the closed days are easy to miss.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.

Planning a visit

General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.

A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.

When to go

Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Amenities

Family Friendly

Parking Available

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Common questions about Rancho Los Cerritos

What is Rancho Los Cerritos?

Historic site & museum showcasing 19th century ranch life in an adobe home with lush gardens. It is a garden in Los Angeles, CA, at 4600 Virginia Rd.

What are the opening hours at Rancho Los Cerritos?

Hours vary by day: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM; Friday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM.

Is there parking at Rancho Los Cerritos?

Parking options here include a free lot and free street parking.

Is Rancho Los Cerritos good for kids?

Yes — Rancho Los Cerritos is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Rancho Los Cerritos rated?

Rancho Los Cerritos holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 532 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Los Angeles has 19 other gardens listed on AllParx, including The Huntington Chinese Garden - Garden of Flowing Fragrance, The Huntington Japanese Garden and Amir's Garden.