Rancho Los Cerritos

For more than 180 years, Rancho Los Cerritos has been a place where history, culture, nature, and community come together. As one of Long Beach's oldest historic landmarks, we preserve the stories of the people who have shaped this region while creating meaningful opportunities for learning, exploration, and connection.

Today, Rancho Los Cerritos is more than a historic house museum. It is a vibrant community resource where families explore the gardens, students experience history firsthand, researchers access our collections, and visitors of all ages participate in tours, exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events.

Your support during Long Beach Gives helps make these experiences possible. Every gift helps preserve our historic adobe and gardens, care for our collections, expand educational programming, create engaging exhibitions, and provide greater access to the Rancho through initiatives like transportation assistance for school groups.

When you give to Rancho Los Cerritos, you are investing in the preservation of Long Beach's shared history and ensuring this special place remains accessible, welcoming, and inspiring for generations to come.

Thank you for helping us preserve the past, enrich the present, and inspire the future.

To learn more about RLC please visit www.RanchoLosCerritos.org 

Testimonials

“Thank you for providing this unique experience. The students loved seeing and touching the different pieces of realia. This field trip is one of my personal favorites. Thank you for sharing Long Beach’s history!” – Rose Zuschlag, Teacher (participant of Adelante: The People of Rancho Los Cerritos) 

“Our tour guide was incredibly engaging and offered unique information that we would have otherwise missed. Her storytelling made the visit one of the most interesting historic tours for its price point (free). The grounds were well maintained, and the landscaping was tasteful and vibrant. I am in absolute awe of our visit. Thank you for making it accessible to our community.” – Anonymous visitor

"Thank you for providing such a beautiful space to enjoy the sunshine with my kids free of charge!" – Anonymous visitor

"It is a California treasure and must be preserved. The gardens were so serene and as an avid gardener, I appreciate the historic trees and large cacti kept safe on this property. I am so thankful we have this historic treasure." – Anonymous, garden visitor