Los Encinos State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Wed–Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(818) 784-4849
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Los Encinos SHP has been experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines on-site. We encourage visitors to contact our park email: LosEncinos@Parks.CA.Gov for any inquiries they may have.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 5 acres, Los Encinos State Historic Park lies in Los Angeles County, about 8 miles northwest of Beverly Hills.
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Wed–Sun | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Wednesday - Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Entry: Free
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programs
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Los Encinos State Historic Park is a five-acre early California rancho that includes the original nine-room de la Osa Adobe, several other period historic structures, and a lake shaped like a Spanish guitar. The park contains exhibits on early California ranch life. Located off Highway 101 at 16756 Moorpark Street, in Encino. Phone (818) 784-4849 for more information.
Picnic Area
Gaggle Grove: An accessible picnic site, adjacent accessible parking and restroom are available.
Exhibits/Programs
Garnier Adobe: The adobe is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is generally accessible. An accessible restroom and one accessible parking space are nearby. No other onsite parking is available.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 16756 Moorpark Street
Encino, CA 91436 - Nearest town
- Beverly Hills — about 8 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.1605, -118.4985
- Phone
- (818) 784-4849
- LosEncinos@Parks.CA.Gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Take the 101 Ventura Freeway to the Balboa off ramp. Go South on Balboa to Moorpark--one block before Ventura Blvd. Turn left onto Moorpark and park on the street. There is no parking lot. Enter through the gate.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology