
Santa Anita Park
Arcadia, CA
Admission varies; many free-parking days
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(4,440 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Reviewers report free parking, inexpensive entry and plenty of shade, with races running back to back so there is no long wait between them. Vendors on site, and heritage days bring family events with music, drummers and food. One reviewer arrived late morning and found it calm.
A Family Fun Zone (jumpers, pony rides, face painting) runs on select race days with the San Gabriel Mountains as backdrop. Also hosts the 626 Night Market.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA
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What visitors say
- Liam★★★★★
Santa Anita Park is an awesome place to watch horses race with beautiful mountain views. Located in the city of Arcadia, this historic venue opened in 1934 and still looks and functions beautifully. There are many seating options available, including seating boxes, suites, and regular stadium-style seating. There is a heavy focus on betting here, so naturally there are many places to place your bet. There are multiple places to get some food here, including a restaurant, a food court, and multiple vendors. Since it is a very large place, I would recommend asking for help finding your seats when you first go to find them. From my experience, the views from the stands are great (I was not sitting in the regular stadium-style seats, but from the top of the seating area I could see just fine). TIPS: 1. BRING CASH FOR PARKING, as they do not accept card. 2. Eat beforehand if you plan to be here a long time, or just be prepared to pay a more premium price while here. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time here at my first horse race event. The food was good also, and the views of the mountains were amazing. I would recommend checking this place out at least once if you have any interest at all in watching horses race. I think I would come back sometime in the future, but it isn’t a place that I would go to every weekend.
3 months ago
- Michael Rosales (Mike)★★★★★
Frist time to Santa Anita racetrack, been wanting to visit this place now over 20 years! Actually this place is great,calm peaceful and yes there's plenty of shade to hang out and enjoy the races,which are practically back to back, there's vendors and fun for the whole family, being somewhat familiar with horse racing, I had a blast! Plan to return very soon, placed on 5 races, 1 of my bets Actually won! Didn't win much but it's all about the thrill and excitement.oh by the way, my photos I arrive d early around 11am, but the crowds come and go during the day, but alls peaceful.
5 months ago
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