Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Receptions, Uncategorized, Weddings

Guess who was published in The Knot?

…We were! The Rancho was so excited to hear that we were featured in The Knot California for their spring/summer issue. The ceremony was ...

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Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Receptions, Uncategorized, Weddings

Behind the Scenes of our Styled Shoot 2017

This past month we hosted our first Styled Shoot of 2017! It went so well and the vendors*, as well as the Rancho, had ...

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Job Opportunities

Meet the Rancho Interns: Rosy

A number of curatorial interns come through Rancho Los Cerritos’ green gates every semester, from colleges in Long Beach and across Southern California. At the ...

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Upcoming Events

Romances at the Rancho

Through the power of storytelling, Rancho Los Cerritos’ “Romances at the Rancho” will conjure up an evening that can be enjoyed by couples and ...

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history

In Honor of Lunar New Year, a Glimpse Into the Lives of Ah Ying and Ah Fan

Rancho Los Cerritos is celebrating Chinese New Year by remembering the history of Chinese communities in Long Beach and southern California. The majority of ...

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Upcoming Events, volunteers

Volunteering Makes the World Go Round

Erin Perkins has a busy job working in student relations at California State University, Long Beach. But that doesn’t keep her from being one ...

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Gardens

At Rancho Los Cerritos, Winter is for the Birds

Recently, friend of the Rancho Jerry Millett captured a wonderful photo of one of one of the museum’s winged visitors. These handsome, gregarious birds ...

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Gardens

Plant of the Moment: January

Pink Powder Puff – Calliandra haematocephala Location: Backyard & Orchard This large evergreen shrub can be espalier as seen on the Orchard wall or ...

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Gardens

Plant of the Moment: December

Our recently replanted Pink Florist Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum), which is located in Rancho Los Cerritos’ backyard near our shade garden, is already in full ...

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Upcoming Events

Cocoa With Santa – New Spots Added

Due to popular demand, we have added spots for our upcoming Cocoa with Santa events! Enjoy cocoa and treats, make crafts, listen to stories, ...

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