Notice Regarding Covid-19
Highlights as of 6/16/2021:
- All outdoor spaces (picnic area, gardens, and the inner courtyard) plus the ground level of the adobe home and restrooms are open Wednesday – Sunday, to RSVP to visit click here
- We will continue to offer you virtual events and programming such as storytime
- We will continue adding online content to our website including tours, exhibits, and collections
- No in-person research appointments are being scheduled at this time
- For information on rentals for photography and filming, click here
- For information on renting the Rancho for private events please click here.
We will continue to update this page with the latest information. Please direct all questions concerning our response to Covid-19 to Rancho@rancholoscerritos.org
Rancho Los Cerritos’ Notice to In-Person Visitors:
- Walk-ins are welcome, but we will need to collect your contact information at the Visitor Center check-in desk for contact tracing.
- Masks will no longer be required in outdoor spaces for fully vaccinated visitors.
- All outdoor spaces are open
- Face coverings are required inside buildings
- The courtyard and the ground level of the adobe home is open and there is a one way path of travel through the home
- Service animals are welcome, but please leave your pets at home
- If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, including cough or fever, please return when you are well
- Cover your sneeze or cough
- Restrooms are open and located next to the Visitor Center
- All outdoor spaces are open
- Face coverings are required inside buildings
- The courtyard and the ground level of the adobe home is open and there is a one way path of travel through the home
- Service animals are welcome, but please leave your pets at home
- If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, including cough or fever, please return when you are well
- Cover your sneeze or cough
- Restrooms are open and located next to the Visitor Center
Thank you,
RLC Staff
Virtual Activities:
- Long Ago Long Beach virtual classroom for ages 6-12
- Virtual events including, virtual storytime every Tuesday morning
- Virtual exhibits
- Collections highlights
- Take a virtual tour of the Rancho Adobe Home
- Learn about our gardens and history
- Virtual summer day camps, for ages 5-13
- And as always, follow us on social media for new and uplifting daily content @RanchoLosCerritos on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
The lessons of history have taught us that even during the most difficult times, we must protect and treasure our cultural institutions. Rancho Los Cerritos staff will continue to work to bring the historic voice of the diverse people who shaped Southern California to life for our community so that we can continue to share their stories well into the future.
If you are hosting a private event on our site:
As an event venue, we want your private event at Rancho Los Cerritos to be a safe and positive experience. Our team will reach out to you privately about changes to your event, if necessary. Should you or your organization wish to reschedule we will strive to be as flexible as possible and work with you to choose a new available date. Our hearts go out to all individuals and organizations that have been impacted by Covid-19.
If you would like to schedule a film/photography session or host a private event please contact Mallory for our current guidelines and availability.
For any questions or concerns please contact Mallory Rydell at 562-206-2055 or at Malloryr@rancholoscerritos.org.
For the most up-to-date information on Covid-19, please look to these agencies:
- Long Beach Health and Human Services Department
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- California Department of Public Health
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
We encourage you and your loved ones to continue to follow the necessary safety and hygiene precautions that will help to care for your neighbors, family, and friends.