Horse racing at Santa Anita Race Track

Party with style and bet on winning horse!

Horse racing track is a special place with a unique culture around it. It is a whole day experience where you spend all your time outdoors, drink refreshing beer and cocktails, eat hotdogs, learn about the horses, make bets, and have fun! It's not a gambling event, it is a balanced sports competition with jockeys and festival fun for the crowd. It's your chance to dress up, grab a drink, and party with your friends like aristocrats!

Perfect For

Thrill of betting
Exciting date
Party time with friends

Pro Tip: Check the event calendar on the website. There are $1 days: Beer, Sodas, and Hotdogs ($2), special events, and amazing experiences that are a catch!

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Location

Itinerary

Arrive to the race track
Get a brochure with races info
Grab a drink and food
Go check out the horses that are about to hit the track
Pick your winner
Make a bet
Watch a race
Repeat

Google Reviews

4.6

Santa Anita Park3763 reviews

Ying Liang

2 months ago

A vibrant place to be on a weekend with friends or family. Large racetrack and facilities with meaningful history. It’s just lovely to watch a horse race out here against the beautiful backdrop (and of course place bets if that’s your cup of tea). There were some food vendors but less than I was expecting. Plenty of seating/space both indoors and out. Some lingering cigarette smoke near the track so go further out for some fresh air. Lots of parking so just follow the signs. Loved all the little details like the trimmed trees and neatly arranged courtyards. Staff was friendly and helpful. There’s a place to greet the horses too. Tickets are $10 for nonmembers going in to the club house, past the security check. Would recommend you check it out if you’re in the area!

Jose Correa

a year ago

What a tremendous day we had even though it was raining, we still had a fabulous and fantastic day looking at the horses and enjoying the day filled with great company in this beautiful place. We will be coming back very soon, hopefully it won’t be raining but if it does we will still have fun!

GH C

7 months ago

State Fair ENT. LA. Admission + Parking + service fee is $27.50. No advance ticket needed. No cash used in the fair. I got there on Friday. Not many people than I expect. Really good place for family and couples. Didn’t see long lines for waiting. Very safe place for fun. Parking is easy. Tripod allowed. Recommend to go

Kelly Matney

7 months ago

We had THE best day of our lives here. We are so glad we chose SAP for our wedding. We chose the chandelier ball room which took our breath away when Rebecca Young showed it to us. We had such ease in working with SAP. The food, the staff, the venue, everything was absolutely perfect. I cannot recommend them enough for your wedding, too.

Mike Miloserdoff

11 months ago

So nice to be able to go back post-covid and enjoy this great historic horse racing park. I miss the donuts at Clockers Corner, but I love the early AM, crusty old guys, pre-computer era clientele that embrace the beautiful patio at Clockers corner, mentally processing the days racing lineup with a paper program of the day. Sadly, I'm sure some patrons succumbed to the COVID pandemic, remember them in your thoughts and prayers when you come to the races. This property should be guarded with one's life, I'm sure land developers lick their chops over their visions. Great that it is in the Registry of Historic Places certification, so that it's presence will remain on Southern California soil permanently. Amen.

Q & A

Gate 8 is the patron entrance off of Baldwin Ave. It's the best entrance for General Admission, Horsemen Entrance, and Executive Offices. General and Handicapped parking available. TRAVELING WEST ON THE 210 FREEWAY From the 210 West, exit Baldwin Ave. Turn right on Foothill, then right on Baldwin. Go south on Baldwin until you see the entrance to Gate #8 (look for a signboard). Turn left into Gate #8. Stay left at the fork to enter Santa Anita Park. TRAVELING EAST ON THE 210 FREEWAY From the 210 East, exit Baldwin Ave. Make a right on Baldwin Ave. Go south on Baldwin until you see the entrance to Gate #8 (look for large signboard). Turn left into Gate #8. Stay left at the fork to enter Santa Anita Park.

The Thoroughbred’s and patron’s safety is very important to us. Please do not make unnecessary noise or sudden movements when you are around the horses.

Don't hesitate to ask our patrons services any questions that you have about wagering. Please be aware of other patrons also trying to place wagers. After you wager, don’t forget to check your ticket.

Coolers, containers, bags, and folding chairs. All items are subject to inspection by Santa Anita Park security prior to entry. These items are only allowed in the Infield & the Apron.

Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, glass containers, balls, balloons, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, frisbees, flags, kites, tables, canopies or easy-up tents are allowed in the park. No animals other than licensed service animals.

Although there isn’t a specific dress code, patrons are expected to dress appropriately in the Club House Areas. This includes Turf Terrace, Suites at Santa Anita, the Chandelier Room, and the Eddie Logan Suite. Please check for dress requirements for different events before attending an event in these areas.

There are specially marked areas designated for wheelchairs in the Club House behind the reserved seat section J and in the Grandstand behind section M. There is handicapped parking available at both the Club House and General Gates.

Santa Anita does provide public WiFi throughout the property. Look for specially marked “WiFi Hot Spot” Signs for the best locations.

Rules & Safety

Per the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, masks must be worn indoors, regardless of your vaccination status. Masks are also required, regardless of your vaccination status, while attending an outdoor mega event – which are defined by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health as outdoor events with crowds greater than 10,000 attendees and include music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events, marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.

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