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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, March 19, 2025Mar 19, 2025
Historic House Tour
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 Ev8:30 amMar 19, 2025Mar 19, 2025
Birding on the Estate
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 amMar 19, 2025Mar 19, 2025
Historic Walk
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 amMar 19, 2025Mar 19, 2025
Open-Air Experience
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 amMar 19, 2025Mar 19, 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 amMar 19, 2025
