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.

Events

  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024
    Nov 6, 2024

    Historic Walk: November

    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 archite
    12:00 am
    Nov 6, 2024
    Nov 6, 2024

    Birding on the Estate: November

    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 migr
    12:00 am
    Nov 6, 2024
    Nov 6, 2024

    Historic House Tour: November

    Sunnylands Center

    Explore the Annenbergs' historic winter home—a 25,000 square-foot midcentury modern masterpiece with a tour guide. Walk through the spaces where history took place, including extravagant New Year’s Ev
    12:00 am
    Nov 6, 2024
    Nov 6, 2024

    Open-Air Experience: November

    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 a
    12:00 am
    Nov 6, 2024
    Nov 6, 2024

    Film: "A Place Called Sunnylands"

    Center Theater

    Stop by the theater in the Center to see a 20-minute informational film about Sunnylands. A Place Called Sunnylands introduces viewers to the Annenbergs, their lives as philanthropists and diplomat
    8:30 am
    Nov 6, 2024
"My country has been very good to me; I must be good to my country."
- Walter Annenberg