Rancho Los Alamitos- – our nearby treasure calls

If you haven’t visited this delightful remnant of a once giant 18th century land grant you are missing an enjoyable afternoon.  The tour of the adobe home is wonderful and the grounds are spectacular.

Its behind CSULB but the only access is at the end of Palo Verde Rd.   Get off the 405 at Palo Verde and go south to the end.  There is a gated community and you just tell the guard you are going to the Rancho. Its about 10 minutes from Seal Beach.

Its a hidden treasure of Long Beach that I just found a few months ago. No entry fee and dedicated docents to tell you tall tales .

When you go there you can just take a tour of the gardens or you can visit the Rancho or do both.  The grounds are in spectacular conditions. Be sure and tell them that you want to see their box bamboo trees. If there is a little wind they will play you a soothing melody.

If you have a 1/2 hour it is a delightful garden to walk through.  Mostly cacti but some very interesting trees.  The two humungous trees in front of the home are ‘only’ 75/80 years old…..I’d have guessed several centuries.

For the complete story go to:
http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-rancho-alamitos-20100807,0,2914747.story