Long Beach landmark Rancho Los Cerritos is a glimpse into SoCal's rich past

Monday, May 9, 2022
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Localish LA took us to Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach. With more than four acres of sprawling gardens and a historic adobe home, the landmark provides a glimpse into SoCal's rich past.

Carlos Ortega, the museum's curator, says guests come to enjoy the serenity, explore the gardens and experience some peace away from the busyness of life.
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"It has always been a very diverse place. We cover over 3000 years of history," said Ortega.

Their newest exhibit, "Roots in California: Concepts of Home," is an exploration of the definition of home. It helps highlight Mexican and Mexican American communities - how they live back then and nowadays.
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"The idea is that that Mexican and Mexican American history is in fact part of American history," said Ortega.

To visit, go to:
rancholoscerritos.org
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