Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach

The perfect thing to do on a bright sunny day is to head to Rancho Los Alamitos for a breath of fresh air! The admission is free for the green sprawling gardens. Once you park your car, it's best to have a smoke there itself before entering the premises since they don't encourage ash flying around. The barn with horses and sheep is a treat to visit, especially for the small ones. There are guided tours half hourly and do ask to see the on-site blacksmith's shop. The gift shop has interesting things to take back home too. Overall, a family place with lots of education, along with fun thrown in.