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

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History

Sunnylands emerged onto the world stage when the historic estate was completed in 1966. It…
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The Trust

In 2001, Walter and Leonore Annenberg established The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands to “address…
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Retreats

Convening global leaders and prominent experts for retreats and meetings that matter.
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Visit

Explore two distinct sections of Sunnylands.

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Visit the Center & Gardens

Sunnylands Center & Gardens first opened to the public in March 2012. Upon entering the…
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Tour the Historic Estate

All tour tickets are sold online and are first made available at 9 am Pacific…
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Gardens Guide

This guide is designed to assist with your exploration and identification of garden plants.
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Exhibition

The exhibition, "Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands," spotlights the custom-made furniture and…
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Events

  • Thursday, May 23, 2024
    May 23, 2024
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    45
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    Event image Thursdays, 8:45–9:45 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 Thursdays at 8:45 am, No
    8:45 am
    May 23, 2024
  • Thursday, May 30, 2024
    May 30, 2024
    8
    45
    am
    Event image Thursdays, 8:45–9:45 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 Thursdays at 8:45 am, No
    8:45 am
    May 30, 2024
  • Friday, May 31, 2024
    May 31, 2024
    8
    30
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    Early Closure on Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1
    Due to internal programming, Sunnylands Center & Gardens will be closing at 12:30 pm on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Please note that morning tours will continue as scheduled, with all
    8:30 am
    May 31, 2024
    Closing at 12:30 pm
    Closing at 12:30 pm
  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
    Jun 1, 2024
    8
    30
    am
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    Early Closure on Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1
    Due to internal programming, Sunnylands Center & Gardens will be closing at 12:30 pm on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Please note that morning tours will continue as scheduled, with all
    8:30 am
    Jun 1, 2024
    Closing at 12:30 pm
    Closing at 12:30 pm
  • Sunday, June 2, 2024
    Jun 2, 2024
    8
    30
    am
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    Final day of the 2023–2024 season
    June 2 is the final day of the 2023–2024 season at Sunnylands before closing to the public for our annual summer hiatus. Visit our website and Instagram and Facebook channels this summer for regular
    8:30 am
    Jun 2, 2024
    Reopening Sept. 11
    Reopening Sept. 11
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Sunnylands

A place of history, hospitality, and diplomacy in the California desert.

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Open Wednesday–Sunday, 8:30 am – 4 pm

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760.202.2222
contact@sunnylands.org

37977 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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