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Visiting Sunnylands
Plan Ahead
Sunnylands is on summer hiatus and will reopen to the public September 13, 2023.
Sunnylands is in a desert environment, home to a variety of plants and wildlife. While you are here, be aware of your surroundings, watch your step, and help children explore safely. Visitors are encouraged to be prepared with water, hat, and sunscreen.
Throughout the season, guests are welcome to stroll the gardens, relax on benches, or listen to prerecorded audio for a self-guided walk of the gardens (must have a personal mobile phone or tablet).
We ask groups of 20 or larger to complete a free registration form prior to visiting Sunnylands Center & Gardens.
For details on tours of the historic estate, click here.
Sunnylands is a smoke-free environment. Pets are not allowed. For further information, please visit our page of FAQs.
Code of Conduct
- Stay home if you’re experiencing signs of illness, such as fever or flu-like symptoms.
- Frequently wash or sanitize your hands.
- Obey all posted signage, conditions for entry, and staff instructions.
- Please be respectful toward our staff and other visitors at all times.
Safety Measures
Sunnylands will monitor attendance to make sure the Center & Gardens does not become overcrowded. Outdoor hand-sanitizing stations are available to guests. Frequently-touched objects, such as door handles, will be routinely disinfected.
Accessibility
Sunnylands is dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors. For detailed information on accessibility at Sunnylands, please click or tap here.
Lockers
Lockers are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parking
Parking is free. Carpooling is encouraged. Charging stations are available.
Pets & Service Dogs
Pets are not allowed at Sunnylands. State and federal laws require the admittance of dogs that are trained to provide a service to disabled guests. Emotional support animals are not covered under the law. You will be asked if your dog is a service animal and what service it provides. Service dog owners must keep their animals restrained and controlled. Pet water fountains are not provided. Under California law, it is illegal to endanger the health of an animal by leaving it in a car unattended.
Photography
Visitors are welcome to take photos and videos of Sunnylands Center & Gardens and when touring the estate’s grounds for their personal use. However, staged photos (wedding, engagement, graduation, school teams, etc.) are not allowed as it disturbs other guests. Violation of this policy may result in your being asked to leave the premises.
Tripods are not allowed inside the Center, within 15 feet of the outdoor café seating area, or in vehicle pathways to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests.
Photography is not permitted in the historic house. This no-photo policy is in place to enhance the visitor experience and to ensure guests look closely at and thoroughly enjoy Sunnylands’ art, architecture, design, and sculpture.
Commercial photography and videography require special permission, as does aerial photography, including the use of drones. The personal or commercial sale of photos of Sunnylands is strictly prohibited.
Picnics
While guests are invited to picnic at Sunnylands, large coolers, ice chests, grills, and alcohol are not permitted. Café tables are reserved for patrons.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Sunnylands property.
Smoking & Vaping
Sunnylands is a non-smoking facility. Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited.
