Will Rogers State Historic Park, Ranch estate turned nature reserve in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, United States.
Will Rogers State Historic Park is a former ranch estate spanning 186 acres on the southern side of the Santa Monica Mountains in Pacific Palisades. The property features a 31-room main house surrounded by rolling hills, meadows, and hiking trails that offer views toward the ocean.
Rogers purchased the property in the 1920s as a private residence before it became a California memorial site in 1944 following his wife's death. The conversion preserved the family's legacy and opened the estate to public access.
The ranch house displays Native American objects, Western art, and original furnishings from the Rogers family home of the 1920s and 1930s. The collection reflects the tastes and interests of a wealthy family during that era.
The site is easy to reach by taking Sunset Boulevard inland from Pacific Coast Highway until you find the park entrance on Will Rogers State Park Road. Plan your visit for early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler and the trails are more comfortable for walking.
The property contains the only regulation-size polo field in Los Angeles County, a testament to Rogers' passion for horsemanship. The field remains functional today and reflects the family's sporting pursuits.
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