The Best Landmarks in Long Beach

Nice little place to visit. Located next to CSLB. Enter a guarded gate and the ranch is at the top of the hill. Free parking and Free to enter. Sign in at the front desk and be on your way. There's a video playing inside that tells you about the Bixbys as well as a timeline filled room. Outside theres a barn where horses were kept and you can see the little room where the vet stayed. Another barn has the biggest horse Ive ever seen (although last visit they werent there due to construction and won't be back til fall, I think.) Theres also sheeps, goats, chickens & bunny rabbits. There are plenty gardens to see. My favorite is the cactus garden. Beautiful, huge succulents everywhere.

I just celebrated my 65th Birthday at the Rancho and everything was perfect. Nora, the Events Coordinator, really helped me put together a fun and interactive 4 hour event. She helped me put together a great luncheon for 34 people and had 3 Docents available for House and Garden tours. We had our luncheon in a private garden and the tables were covered by awnings so we were comfortable, even in the August heat. It really was exactly the event I wanted! All of my guests complimented me on the day and the experience, and it was right in our price range!

We visited Bembrige House, Different neighborhoods sponsor different trees and rooms in the home. The house is not generally opened to the public except on sponsored events and private parties. If you are interested in antiques & architecture this is a nice venue to visit and there is indoor plumbing. There are docents stationed throughout the house to offer information and answer questions. This house has some unique features definitely worth checking out and worth the price of a ticket. The outside garden is small and surprisingly good use of the space available.