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

  • Thursday, October 19, 2023
    Oct 19, 2023
    9
    30
    am

    ShakeOut 2023: Earthquake Education

    Get ready to ShakeOut! Sunnylands and participating organizations are helping to spread awareness about the science of earthquakes, earthquake safety, and preparation. Held annually on the third Thur
    9:30 am
    Oct 19, 2023
  • Friday, October 20, 2023
    Oct 20, 2023
    5
    00
    pm

    Art Experience—Day of the Dead: Mosaic Skulls

    Center studio

    Join noted Los Angeles-based mosaic artist Mary Clark-Camargo for a special Day of the Dead art workshop. Participants will create a 6x8-inch mosaic skull, known as a calavera, using hand-crafted glas
    5:00 pm
    Oct 20, 2023
  • Saturday, October 21, 2023
    Oct 21, 2023
    12
    00
    pm

    Art Experience—Day of the Dead: Mosaic Skulls

    Center studio

    Join noted Los Angeles-based mosaic artist Mary Clark-Camargo for a special Day of the Dead art workshop. Participants will create a 6x8-inch mosaic skull, known as a calavera, using hand-crafted glas
    12:00 pm
    Oct 21, 2023
  • Friday, November 3, 2023
    Nov 3, 2023
    8
    45
    am

    Free Guided Bird Walk

    Sunnylands gardens

    Led by a knowledgeable birder, this free 60-minute guided walk introduces guests to many local and migratory bird species in the Sunnylands gardens. Birding walks are offered every Friday at 8:45 am,
    8:45 am
    Nov 3, 2023
    Nov 3, 2023
    10
    00
    am

    Yoga in the Gardens

    Sunnylands gardens

    Yoga at Sunnylands Center & Gardens is an opportunity to experience yoga sessions ranging from beginner to intermediate. Yoga is offered every Friday at 10 am from November 3, 2023, through April
    10:00 am
    Nov 3, 2023
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