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

The Historic House – midcentury modern home was completed in 1966

Sunnylands

History

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

The Trust

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

Retreats

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

Explore two distinct sections of Sunnylands.

The contemporary Sunnylands Center & Gardens is open mid-September to early June. Admission and parking are free. Reservations/tickets are not required. Learn more.
The historic Sunnylands estate operates primarily as a private, high-level retreat center. Public access is limited to guided tours, offered when retreats are not in session. Tours and tickets.
Sunnylands will be on summer hiatus from June 3 through September 10, 2024. All sections will be closed to the public. The 2024-2025 season will begin September 11, 2024.

Visit the Center & Gardens

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

Tour the Historic Estate

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

Gardens Guide

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

Exhibition

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

Thursday, May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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45

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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 16, 2024
Friday, May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

7

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Films in the Gardens: Chicago (2002)

Sunnylands Gardens

Our free Films in the Gardens program returns in May with a selection of films featuring unique and imaginative set designs. As exemplified by the exhibition, Variations to a Theme: William Haines at

7:30 pm

May 17, 2024
Thursday, May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

8

45

am

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

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

am

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