Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park

6200 Flying LC Lane
Information: 476-1042
Open daily, except Mondays

Discover the history and tranquil beauty of this former working ranchero, once owned by actor Leo Carrillo. Secluded in the heart of a magnificently landscaped 27-acre canyon, this historic park contains and protects romantic hand-crafted adobe buildings, antique windmills, a reflecting pool and many other beautiful historic structures where visitors can explore and experience Early California history. Nature-lovers delight in gorgeous agave, bougainvillea, Birds of Paradise, plentiful trees and the company of dozens of brilliant peacocks who call the ranch home.

Leo Carrillo Ranch is a designated Historic National Landmark that was opened to the public in August 2003. It is connected to the Citywide Trails System via the 4-mile long Rancho Carrillo Trail.

Tours

Self guided walking tours of the building exteriors and park grounds are available during normal park operating hours. A free, self guided walking tour brochure is available in the parking lot, Visitor Center, and Hacienda. We recommend that you begin your tour by first stopping at the Visitor Center to view our 13 minute introductory film on the history of the ranch and the life and career of Leo Carrillo.

Free guided walking tours are offered on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. Allow approximately 90 minutes for the entire tour. Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots. Be prepared for irregular earthen and paved surfaces and rolling terrain. Tours depart from the Visitor Center. Advance reservations are not required.

Tours are also offered by special advance arrangement for persons with special needs or mobility requirements, groups and organizations. Call (760) 476-1042 to book your tour.

Please note: Guided and self-guided tours of Leo Carrillo Ranch may be modified without notice due to special events, weddings, conservation, or maintenance issues. Please call 760-476-1042, or email carrilloranch@CarlsbadCA.gov a minimum of 48 hours in advance of your visit for the latest information.

What's New at the Ranch

Furniture and Clothing Restoration Project Funded by the Questers

Click here to read the North County Times article about the project.

Prestigious NATIONAL Award Assists in Preserving Carlsbad's History at Leo Carrillo Ranch HISTORIC PARK

Treasured objects and artifacts held by the City of Carlsbad's Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park will be preserved for future generations with help from the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of conservation books, DVDs, and online resources donated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funding of the nation's museums and libraries. It addresses such topics as the philosophy and ethics of collecting, collections management and planning, emergency preparedness, and culturally specific conservation issues. The City was awarded the collection as part of a nationwide competitive process.

"These libraries, museums, and archives [such as those at Leo Carrillo Ranch] are in the forefront of our call to action on behalf of America's collections," said Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of IMLS. "According to a recent national survey, our important collections are at great risk, and without them, the American story simply cannot be told to future generations." To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.

Special Events Presented by Carlsbad Recreation Department

For more information on community events at the Ranch.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Barn Stabilization

Construction plans for the Leo Carrillo Ranch Barn Stabilization project have been completed. For more information on the Leo Carrillo Ranch Barn Stabilization project.

A Special Thanks

Thanks to a generous grant from Home and Garden Television (HGTV) Restore America and Save America's Treasures (SAT), as well as matching funds from the City of Carlsbad, the historic stone masonry barbecue has been preserved! Click here for more information.