Courtyard is open

RANCHO LOS CERRITOS

Rancho Los Cerritos is slowly and safely reopening all of its outdoor spaces. As of Aug. 26, people will be able to visit the courtyard. All of the adobe rooms that are visible from the courtyard will have their doors and windows open to view from a distance. Take a stroll in the courtyard, listen to the relaxing sounds of the pond and connect to local history.

As a precautionary measure, only three households are allowed inside the courtyard at a time.

The 175-year-old adobe home and historic gardens Walk-ups admitted on a space-available basis. Contact information must be provided when visiting so the health department can contact you if necessary.

Summer hours are Wednesday- Friday from 1-5 p.m. Rancho Los Cerritos or Casa de los Cerritos, in Long Beach was “the largest and most impressive adobe residence erected in southern California during the Mexican period,” according to Wikipedia It’s located at 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, in the Virginia Country Club area.