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Rancho Los Cerritos
4.8 ★★★★★ 523 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Long Beach, California
Historic site & museum showcasing 19th century ranch life in an adobe home with lush gardens.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (562) 206-2040
- Website rancholoscerritos.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1–5 PM |
| Thursday | 1–5 PM |
| Friday | 1–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 1–5 PM |
The setting
“A small adobe with central courtyard and lovely reflecting pool.”
“The Adobe has changed over time especially during the 1930s when some modern amenities were added but it is still worth visiting.”
Amenities couples mention
“A small adobe with central courtyard and lovely reflecting pool.”
What couples say again and again
“Beautiful old historic rancho dating back to the mid-1800s, with free guided docent tours as well as self-guided tours.”
“There's plenty of parking and they offer a guided tour or you can do a self guided tour.”
From the reviews
Not only is Rancho Los Cerritos an amazing hidden gem of a museum to visit, it’s also a lovely event venue space. We had our wedding here in May and we cannot recommend it enough! The space itself is stunning and it made the most beautiful backdrop for our special day.
Getting married at Rancho Los Cerritos
Rancho Los Cerritos comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Rancho Los Cerritos
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Rancho Los Cerritos — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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