Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center
West Hills, CA
Free
Curated by Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(42 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A county park with rose gardens, a historic adobe and short, easy trails that reviewers say suit family walks. There is open space for kids to run around in. One reviewer saw coyotes at a distance, so keep small children close. Dogs are allowed, and reviewers mention food a couple of miles away.
This free, 24-acre estate once belonged to William Warren Orcutt, an early California oil pioneer who discovered some of the first prehistoric skeletons at the La Brea Tar Pits — he built the Spanish Colonial Revival residence here around 1926, now a designated LA Historic-Cultural Monument. Rose gardens, a citrus orchard, and a 700-year-old oak make it shady, calm, and toddler-paced, with seasonal u-pick citrus days.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
- Stroller-friendly
- Works for a wide age range
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23555 Justice St, West Hills, CA 91304, USA
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What visitors say
- Lisa Affect★★★★★
I went a few weeks ago when they were celebrating a milestone so the house was open to the public. On an average day it's closed but you can freely walk the grounds which is covered with beautiful trees and flowers. Very quiet and peaceful. Several acres. House probably is open for field trips and I think people still get married here 🌞 plenty of shade. You may see a coyote 🐺 I've been here s couple of times and only saw one once and it ignored me lol it was in the shade taking a nap
2 months ago
- Parafanormal Seekerz★★★★★
It's such a great historical location. Love coming here. A favorite place to walk around. Different paths to walk through. Here are some photos. Sorry if there are doubles. Plus a few video's
2 years ago
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