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A place of history, hospitality, and diplomacy in the California desert
President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping – U.S.-China Summit, June 2013
Sunnylands Center & Gardens – completed in 2011, opened to the public March 2012
The Historic House – midcentury modern home was completed in 1966
Sunnylands
Visit
Explore two distinct sections of Sunnylands.
- Sunnylands is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 am to 4 pm.
- The 2024-25 season concludes on Sunday, June 1. Sunnylands will be on summer hiatus from June 2 to September 9, reopening on September 10.
- Visits to the Center & Gardens are always free.
- Tour tickets are required to visit the adjoining historic Sunnylands estate.
Events
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025Feb 26, 2025
Birding on the Estate: February
Sunnylands Center
Join an experienced local birder for this birding tour on the estate. Discover the variety of birds that prompted the Annenbergs to dedicate 25 acres of the estate as a sanctuary for resident and migr8:30 amFeb 26, 2025Feb 26, 2025
Open-Air Experience: February
Sunnylands Center
Take a guided shuttle ride throughout the 200-acre estate. Learn about the Sunnylands landscape, outdoor sculpture, nine-hole golf course, and sustainability efforts. This tour does not include a8:30 amFeb 26, 2025Feb 26, 2025
Historic Walk: February
Sunnylands Center
Meet a knowledgeable guide and take a leisurely walk onto the estate. This one-mile walk focuses on the history of Sunnylands, the Annenbergs and their guests, midcentury modern archite8:30 amFeb 26, 2025Feb 26, 2025
Exhibition: "Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands"
Sunnylands Center
The exhibition, Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands, spotlights the custom-made furniture and interior décor that the legendary designer William Haines created for the Annenb8:30 amFeb 26, 2025Feb 26, 2025
Self-Guided Audio Garden Walks
Sunnylands Gardens
Explore the Sunnylands gardens while listening to informational audio recordings on your mobile phone or tablet when the Center & Gardens is open. Each audio recording guides listeners through8:30 amFeb 26, 2025
