Sunnylands Center & Gardens
Rancho Mirage, CA
Free (Center & Gardens admission and parking)
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(1,288 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
The gardens are free and take about an hour on foot. The house tour is ticketed and reviewers rate it the highlight, while the separate garden tour repeats much of it. A short film covers the history. Mapping apps can send you to a private gate, so aim for the visitor center, which is the only way in.
The former Annenberg estate opens nine acres of desert gardens with more than a mile of walking paths, plus a free 20-minute film and art exhibits. Admission and parking are always free — one of the best-value outings in the valley. Come right at 8:30am in the cooler months, since the gardens close for the summer heat from June into mid-September.
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37977 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
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What visitors say
- Juan Perez★★★★★
We had been looking forward to visiting Sunnylands for quite some time, and on June 6, 2026, we finally had the opportunity to take a tour. We started with the residence tour and were thoroughly impressed. The home is beautifully preserved, featuring stunning décor, remarkable artwork, and fascinating historical details. I highly recommend the residence tour for anyone interested in history, art, architecture, or interior design. We also participated in the garden tour, which was enjoyable, but much of the information overlapped with what was already covered during the residence tour. In hindsight, we would have been perfectly satisfied with just the home tour. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and the residence tour was definitely the highlight of our visit.
4 months ago
- Tim Gieschen★★★★★
Spent an enjoyable hour walking through the impressive and beautiful free gardens. Beautifully manicured grounds. Theater movie was worthwhile-explained the founders and the role Sunnylands played with US presidents. Didn't do the house tour or shuttle tour. We didn't use it but they had a free download for a narrated walking tour if you have the time.
6 months ago
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