Will Rogers State Historic Pk

From fun outdoor activities to historic architecture, Will Rogers State Historical Park has it all. Actor Will Rogers was tragically killed in a plane crash in 1935 and in 1944 Will's donated his 31 room house and the 186-acre surrounding grounds so that it could become a state house. Take a tour of the ranch, watch a polo game, go on a horseback riding, or take a 2 mile scenic hike. This is a...

Turn off Sunset Boulevard onto Will Rogers State Park Road. Most popular is Inspiration Point Loop, a two-mile trek that boasts an eye-catching view of the L.A. basin on clear days. Numerous options exist for the experienced hiker, such as Backbone Trail, that lead deeper into the Santa Monica Mountains. Venture out carefully and be sure to carry enough water.

Tours of the Rogers house occur every hour on the half hour from 10:30am to 4:30pm daily.

In Short
For a man who claimed to only know what he read in the papers, Will Rogers sure knew his real estate. A wide grassy expanse slopes down the hillside in front of Rogers'...

Ranch House Tours Thursdays and Fridays 11a.m. – 3p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 10a.m. – 4p.m.

Will Rogers State Historic Park is the former estate of American humorist Will Rogers. It lies in the Santa Monica mountains in Los Angeles, in the Pacific Palisades area.GeographyIn what is now the town of Pacific Palisades, Rogers built his ranch, where he lived with his wife Betty and their three children, Will Jr., Mary and James. The 31-room ranch house, which includes 11 baths and seven...

It is a rare chance to walk into a star's home without violating trespassing laws. Killed in a plane crash in 1935 near the peak of his career, Will Rogers was one of the biggest box office stars of his day. He lived here from 1924 until his death, as well as having a home in Beverly Hills. Today the 31-room house is open to the public, as are the 186-acre surrounding grounds. Outside the...