Went on a whim on Kentucky Derby Day last May. Love to watch horse racing on TV and had never seen one live. Seeing the horses parade around the paddock prior to each race was a real treat. It was amazing to watch those stunning athletes and skillful jockeys race!

Santa Anita Park was a fun filled day. There is a great view of the track from all different areas. The staff was friendly and helpful since we are beginner, we didnt feel rushed. We paid the $1 admission fee for parking and $1 admission, $1 beer and hot dogs. It was a fun Sunday, and well worth the money and time spent.

Horse racing! Always loved to see it on tv, never been to a race! Went on a whim and was totally pleased! Sunday dollar day! Grab a beer, grab a dog and watch some beautiful horses run like champs! I bet $5 on the long shot and won! It was such a rush and really good, cheap entertainment. Ill be back for sure.

We spent this past Labor Day at the Golden Gate Fields and celebrated a couple of my wifes friends (the twins) birthday. This was the first time Ive been to GGF, or any race track for that matter, and I have to say I really had a great time. It was also Kids Day that day so they had Jumps and petting areas with animals, so there were things to do for the kids.

Truly the great race place! Been more times than I’d like to admit over the last decade. Went into the infield and champagne room for the first time. Great locations! Turf terrace buffet had great steak. The corn beef and turkey sandwiches on the main floor are the best on-track food in North America. Oh, and the racing is top notch.

Where else can you see people having conversations with themselves (OK, well, maybe the DMV), see a freaky array of characters, get a free t-shirt, and a bloody mary in a plastic cup served with a sausage hunk, cheese cube, AND a green olive on a toothpick?! That rules. Awesome people-watching. Nice horseseys. Gorgeous views of the bay & bridges, too. Fun day with friends.

Went there for the first time for $1 days. The place is kind of run down but had a ton of fun and won money! Besides what else can you do in the Bay Area all day that only cost $1? If you go and dont like it you can always just have some beers and hot dogs with friends for much cheaper then the bars!

We went on a sunday so everything was $1, hot dog, beer, soda, admission, parking, program, tip sheet, etc. it was a pretty cool place. highly recommended if you havent been to a horse race track before. clean crowd of peple, families and students. we only stayed for 2 races, but it was still a good experience considering how cheap it was. the hot dog was only okay, but it only cost $1, so cant complain too much.

Sunday dollar day. Free parking. Great to spend an afternoon watching beautiful horses. Love the lady in front teaching you what is what. Old style spending time with family despite the betting aspect.

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I went to Golden Gate Fields Racetrack recently for dollar day (Sunday) which includes $1 entry, hot dogs, mimosas, and beers. 4 mimosas later and $30 richer, I can happily say it was a great time. Although I would recommend spending a little more than a dollar for food as they have bbq chicken sandwiches and loaded nachos for pretty cheap.

Came here for work. What a fun experience; not because our drinks were comped, nor because it was buffet style all you can eat but due to the entirety of seeing the sheer size of the racetrack and horses racing. Ive never been into horse racing but this was kinda cool.

Came here for work. What a fun experience; not because our drinks were comped, nor because it was buffet style all you can eat but due to the entirety of seeing the sheer size of the racetrack and horses racing. Ive never been into horse racing but this was kinda cool.

Beautiful surroundings, awesome time there! Everything was very well.My first time there and everyone was wonderful and helpful and really enjoyed their jobs. The chef at the sandwich shop was awesome. Served up an outstanding corn beef on rye. The. There was the lovely lady at the concession stand at the end of her shift.. she was still smiling and very polite. Lines were short, if any line and fast everywhere, betting, concessions, bathrooms.... everywhere.The one thing that stood out was the smell of the bathrooms! They weren’t dirty really but about 5-10’ from entering them I could already smell the urine stench. For how beautiful everything was it stood out! It is an older venue but come on... air fresheners, fix the ventilation or something! Millions of dollars are bet there, on and off site, they can fix this.

Fun for the whole family, believe it or not! We had a great time. Im a family blogger and wrote all about our day there, complete with pictures.

If you cant find your way to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, Golden Gate Fields is your local spot --as it was for us this year. We were able to place bets on local races as we placed a bet on the Derby, dressed up a bit for the occasion, and enjoyed Mint Juleps until it was time for the Run for the Roses.

I been going to Santa Anita race track for 5 decade or more seen great horses run just an amazing track keep it going some day soon we all be back betting at THE GREAT RACE PLACE

Loved betting on these ponies! Good food and drinks. Service was good and prices reasonable. Clean and plenty of parking. This day I got lucky and bet on the jockeys. $13 turned into $427. Good times.

A fun family day. We packed a lunch in an ice chest and sat in the infield. Plenty of benches (even bleachers) in the infield so no need to bring chairs. We were able to check out the horses and jockeys before their races. $4 to park. $5 to get in.

So much fun. Went there Friday...wasnt going to return on Sunday but friend got an unexpected parking ticket on Friday. Was upset so returned on Sunday to take care of it...after that was resolved we stayed the whole day. Had a blast. They made me a special pina Santa Anita Parkwhich wasnt on their menu and it was delicious. Good relaxing day!

If you want to spend a wonderful day on the bay and get your heart pumping every half hour or so go to GGF. The horses are beautiful; the employees are willing to help if you are a newbie....

Ultimatley, this is the only trifecta worth betting on because regardless of whether your pony is a winner or if it is indeed destined for the glue factory, youll still have a great time.

First time here attending a baby shower and I must say, this place is an awesome spot to have your event. The views are breath taking of the surrounding foothills and the day couldnt have been better. Definitely going to have to come back and really take advantage of this place. A must see.

If you want to spend a wonderful day on the bay and get your heart pumping every half hour or so go to Santa Anita Park. The horses are beautiful; the employees are willing to help if you are a newbie.

Went yesterday for dollar Sundays and was not disappointed at all!!! Lots of fun and you cant beat dollar mimosas and hotdogs lol.

Very nice. Im not a big fan of these horse races, but its pretty impressive to see. A must visit if youre from a country where these types of horse race tracks are not a thing. Fun to watch all the people bidding.

Great place for family fun. You can set up a nice park like picnic in the infield.

Its was fun and just brought back so many memories as a child. Working here was so much fun and seeing so many people from different countries and just talking with them was so awesome. Id love to work here again.

The atmosphere at Santa Anita Park is always electric. Even on a random Thursday, the track was busy with people looking to get rich quick. There is a reason that Santa Anita Park is known as one of the premier racetracks in the nation. The venue boasts beautiful greenery, massive seating areas, and a race experience like no other. Attendants were helpful and friendly. There are multiple areas where you can place wagers and watch other live races on a wall of TV’s. The food is good and affordable relative to similar venues. Santa Anita never fails to deliver an electric race day experience.

This was my first time at a racetrack. My review is based on the Turf Club, and I didnt have to spend a cent to get in, eat, or drink (work holiday party). It was a BLAST!

Love this track! The most beautiful one I have ever seen! The views are incredible

Derby Day at Santa Anita was a nice relaxing way to spend the my Saturday - great food, beautiful weather, fun atmosphere & just loved watching the horses as they thundered by on the track. Theres nothing like being in the presence of these amazing animals. It is truly an incredible experience.

Great setting, fun place to go, good times.Im not much of a gambler, but I enjoy going to Santa Anita to enjoy a beer, corned Beef sandwich and watch some horses race. Parking is easy and its almost always a good time (even if I have minimal luck and rarely won anything).

Beautiful park very green with mature trees lots of shade.

I Love the Santa Anita Race Track! So much history here, when Im here, whether for gambling, drinking & gambling, an event hosted at one of the restaurants or bars (my 20 year High school reunion was here when the track was only open for Satellite racing)... Santa Anita is awesome!They used to host bands & do concerts at night - wish theyd bring those back! Even when racing isnt going on, they could utilize their space to host some pretty decent bands. I saw Steel Pulse here & Damian Marley (I think it was Damian) & a couple others a few years back & it was rad.Either way, Santa Anita Race Track is an amazing place to go for all kinds of different fun events - Not only Racing!! Look I to it if ya have no idea what Im talking about

Beautiful grounds. Helpful staff for Bets.

One of the most beautiful racetracks in America. A must see if you enjoy horse racing and the spirit of the sport.

Always a fun time here! Lunch, drinks and horse racing. Bring cash!!! $ Parking, $5 admissions or $10 club house admission, $2.50 for simple pamphlet, $2 cheat sheet. Great gathering place work friends and family. Front Runner costs admissions to sit and dine inside that restaurant (box seats are better racing views). Turf area is outdoor dining.New to play? Ditto. $2 for win, place or show.Win = your pick must win 1st.Place = your pick must win 1st-2nd place.Show = your pick must win 1st-3rd place.Popular horse to win doesnt mean he would win. But if he does and its your bet, then the winnings isnt much sometimes. Example: Bet $20, win $4. Bet $2, win $0.20.Everything depends on the odds. So playing exacta is better odds of winning but difficult to win. Example: Bet $2, win $18? Pick the 1st place, 2nd place in Exacta. And say boxed it could interchange places.

This is a very nice place to spend the day with family. Theres a lot to do. Horse races, bet for fun (1 or 5 bucks), pony walks, inflatable jumping games, food (delicious 1-dollar hot dogs) and more. I spent the whole day with my family and time flew... Get some good sweaters/jackets if youre staying after 4PM

It was a pleasant experience everyone was so polite Beautifully Landscaped very economical not too much has changed since my childhood which was Nice.oh we even got to see a Beautiful Wedding

If I could give this place 10 Stars I would. My friends and I always have the best time here even if we lose money. One of my favorite places on earth. Very classy and elegant yet reasonable prices. I could go on for days on how much I love Santa Anita Race Track.

Great race track. Beautiful grounds, clean restrooms, plenty of parking. Great day out for the family with the most gorgeous backdrop.

We just visited Santa Anita race track for the first time to experience the Santa Anita Derby on April 6th, a pre-race for the triple crown. It was a wonderful experience, far better than we expected. We were anticipating large crowds and were worried that we wouldnt find a place to sit so we made advanced reservations at the Turf Terrace for lunch at 1PM. We thought we would at least have an hour or so where we could sit and eat lunch while watching the races.When we made the reservation, a couple of months in advance, it stated that we had to check in before the first race or our reservation may be cancelled. I thought that was a rather harsh requirement but I assumed they probably had many people make reservation and never show so we made sure to comply. We arrived at the park around 11AM, valet parked and entered this beautiful, historic complex. Dutifully, we made our way to the Turf Terrace maître d to let them know we were in the park and would be back for our 1PM reservation. To our surprise they were ready and seated us right then at a wonderful table and made it clear that the table was ours for the remainder of the day! You were free to get up and leave whenever you wanted, stroll around the park, place bets, do whatever you wanted and you always had a place come back to, with food and drink at your service by the attentive wait staff who served our section. That was totally unexpected and all for the price of regular meal over the 6 hours we were there. I would highly recommend this approach if you are new to visiting Santa Anita. The park itself was very well maintained and had a refined, understated elegance. I think it is much nicer than the Del Mar Race Track which is close to where we live in North County San Diego. We had such a nice experience that Im sure we will make a trip back to visit Santa Anita again in the not too distant future.

Came out this past Friday to the great race place for a day at the track and ended up leaving a winner. Hit the Jackpot Pick 6 for $500!!! Next visit for me is February 1. Gonna make it a monthly thing to get out here

Best West Coast track! Historical w sophisticated twist.

Wee! Go to dollar days and its the bomb-dizzle. $1 hot dogs, $1 beers, $1 parking and $1 bets... $1 pizza rolls too but Im not sure that will attract you or detract you.

Went for 626 Night Market. Its a summer food festival held at Santa Anita. The number of food choices was overwhelming, in a good way. A lot of cool variations on Asian fusion cuisine. There were also a small number of vendors serving non-Asian food choices too. Its grown a lot since the beginning. Theres non-food vendors there and even live music and dancing.

Great place to take the kids during opening day. Lots of stuff to keep them busy and enjoying the day. 10 bucks for all the blown up attractions was a good deal. Place is huge and room for everyone without being crowded. Very clean and well put location. We had a great time . Parking is only 5 bucks so they dont take advantage of you regarding parking.

Awesome experience of the horses and the beauty of the park next to the mountains is nice. Could work to renovate the inside make it more attractive. And better food. But overall awesome.. Parking is free gate 8..

One of the best AYSO park I’ve been to

Horse racing at its best! The clubhouse is very nice and the atmosphere is comfortable.

Can be fun for all ages, but as always with places that have gambling and drinking on premises, keep vigilant for your safety and the safety of your family. Betting is simple and straight forward, with helpful personnel at the betting windows. Food and drink prices are on par with an entertainment establishment (think sports arena pricing). Still plagued by unfortunate horse injuries, so mind that for the little ones, but overall a great option when finding a weekend activity.

What a fun day. Staff is great. Food is really good but a little pricey. All the seats are in the shade. Wonderful day, even if I did lose!

I wonlove it

Its a beautiful property that people that work there are friendly. Great hospitality and the grounds are beautiful. I want to come back when the horses are running.

We had a blast! Won zippo, but met the trumpeter and scored a ride out to starting gate on the buggy pulled by beautiful Norma.

WOW. What a fun time. Take the weekend morning tour if you want a true look at racing and the work that goes into it.

We got a both a person came by to explain how to play & give mini tour. It was our first time it was great experience. Will go again.

It was our first time at the races and we had a wonderful time with my girls! Loved the old school decor of the place.Learned to place basic $2 bets without knowing anything about the horses and still had an enjoyable time. My little one won the 4th race!!You can walk around with your beer. Kids have a playground and basically walk anywhere around the place. Will definitely come back.

Are Betty Kenji owns a couple horses so we went there for the day me and my buddy Hunter won which is always nice. They had a great American BBQ cook-off which was really good and I saw Bob Bafford which was really cool. The jockey in the picture was from the horse that won me money.

All the employees were super friendly, very clean, had a great time!

I had a great time at the park with my family. We gathered outside with several others to protest this slaughterhouse as we do most every week. The camaraderie we feel with our fellow activists is truly special. Our singular commitment to shutting this place down forever has bonded us to one another. We are heartened by the look of shame we see on the faces of more and more people that exit here each week. These are priceless memories and I am looking forward to our next visit. #horseracingwrongs

25th Santa Anita 5k Derby Day 2019...love this run!

Great time the best place in southern cali to watch live racing maby even the best in California

I had never been to a horse racing track before, but I got a temporary job working here during the weekend of the Breeders Cup. Santa Anita Park is a wonderful facility with plenty of seating as well as concession stands and restrooms. The regular staff members I crossed paths with also came off as professional, helpful, and attentive from my perspective. Even if you are not into gambling or watching horse races, this is still an interesting venue to visit and tour just for the experience.

Beautiful View when in the stands! Affordable food. Exciting races

I used to come here with my father as a kid before he passed away, and its always fun and exciting to see the horses thundering by. Not to mention the money you could win betting the right way, I wont mention the money you could also lose. Haha. But overall a great place for everyone.

These horses r very powerful creatures u have to respect them they were one of our first transportation.... They r very beautiful animals ....the racetrack I never paid attention my focus was the horses...

The experience there was absolutely amazing, meet new people, eat new foods, and have new drinks. It’s also great to bring family and friends along for the fun.

Great place to come to enjoy watching horse racing.

A bit old and outdated place. but fun place to watch the race

Beautiful track. Here is a picture from the VIP Eddie Logan Suite. Great food

Fun place to explore for a few hours. Funny old fashioned decor. Interesting to imagine being rich and spending tons of money and time at a place like that.

History great racing

Love it... car show, horse racing, and the best of all.... my kids are having fun

What a superb setting for a racetrack. The best I have ever visited. Reasonable entry price and a fantastic Corned Beef sandwich.

Two roaring fools clinking glasses and spitting tales over snarling felines in leopard skirts. Kentucky bourbon and good times at the top of the world, Santa Anita race track in sunny California. Slurred epithets in shining pink like labial profundity, salute the limp American flag wiggling against the San Gabriel mountains. My blood is thick and boiling under twenty dollar dreams like prophets of false hopes and tarnished victories. The tickets are cheap but the liquor is fine and brings my heart to a healthy thunder that beats to the roaring crowd. The pounding hooves clad in silken dawn burn the path to holy desires far from the grip of law and sharpened tooth. Where else can you find checkered floors in burnt linoleum, a dedication to bygone luxuries and long dead ghosts of betting hall nightmares. The smiling faces and heaving breasts in flowing sun dress part to reveal empty men in lettered hats and windbreakers chasing dead desires. The loss is the thrill of doom and gloom like the narco serenade always pushing towards the grave in tarnished black. Yet, like children we laugh and dance between the prisoners of luck in a stupor of adolescent wonder and drive. The world is one big loin dying to be split like algorithmic assault upon neutron and star in underground laboratory. The Swedish mountains roll and shake under the weight of discovery whilst the coiled dragon sleeps under watchful eye. The gods shift in eternal slumber preparing to pounce in cataclysmic renunciation of Aramaic creation until… Conquest Cobra for the win! An uproar from the stands, the halls fill with joy and money flows like roman wine! The deities of east and west rejoice and fall asleep until next time.

Cool experience. Happy I went. Wont necessarily go back as it is boring for someone who isnt an enthusiast about horse racing ( there is a lot of waiting involved in between races etc)

Great clean and amazing race park. Went for the dollar beer dollar hotdogs cant go wrong. $10 entry and some fun races the perfect way to spend a day.

Beautiful track! Lots of fun! Excellent interior and just really feels so authentic. Best track Ive been to hands down!

Nice pleasant and clean. I plan on hosting my next event in their banquet hall. The barbecue is amazing. All of our union events are held there.

Layout is fantastic; bar was great service/good drinks; bathrooms prevalent and clean; parking was easy and entrance fee was reasonable.

We loved the wine tasting, but in the first race a horse jurt its ankle and had to he put down. What a sad day. Many horses have had to be put down that race here. WHY.MY HEART Will never be the same

Clean and beautiful.. best track in worldSo many benches and green lawnMuch fun for families

Went to the 626 Night Market and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Went right at opening 4pm and had no problems parking close and walking around sampling the Art Walk and food vendors. Surprisingly uncrowded at that time. Started getting busy when we left @ 6:30pm.

Such a pretty venue. Showing her age in some restroom fixtures etc. Fun to be there for the excitement of the major races. Really enjoy live racing here.

Great place! We went for a birthday and everyone we meet was super nice and even hooked us up for the birthday! I highly recommend this place! Shout out too Alfredo for making this a great experience!

Amazing track with lots of seating and great racing

We had a good time here hanging out with friends and doing a little betting. The food was good and the table service was fine. Its distressing to see a horse go lame during a race and tha happened on the first race. I cant see how its the track as they groom it line crazy all day long. Teams of guys walking it between each run. I would never go alot but its a fun event occasionally. Hope they get the horse issues figured out this year.

I was a first timer at the Santa Anita Park yesterday with my service dog George McMillen and it was amazing! We arrived and were treated so courteously, and the staff were attentive to our group and George. I joked that George took more photos than the winning horses. From the tequila testing brand ambassadors to the management, everyone wanted a picture with George! We had an incredible view of the mountains and the weather was perfect. I want to thank everyone at Santa Anita for their 5 star treatment and accommodations and allowing me to have my service dog with me. I highly recommend the charcuterie platter and the fresh fruit platter for dessert. Freddie and his big blue Columbian eyes was a fantastic server, from beginning to end.

This is a cool venue to check out, there isnt a bad seat in the house

My friends and I came for my birthday! I had never been but I had a great time! It was a bit confusing where to go but once we figured out where to sit it was fine.There is a lot of time between races but it was fun to talk and gamble on the horses. We only bet a few bucks- but it definitely made it more fun to watch the race and root for the horse!The reasons for the four stars is it was a bit dirty- but that is to be expected at a race track.

Great atmosphere very friendly ppl

We had a blast!! It was my granddaughters 7th birthday celebration . The park did an amazing job unaccommodating 13 kids and parents with food Drinks for the kids at the adults and took the kids to pet the horses and pictures what a amazing day

Awesome place. Great races. Fun staff. Huge tracks. Lots of room. Good food.

A step back in time at this historic racetrack. Horseracing culture is not what is used to be which is apparent by the huge grandstands sparsely filled. This place has been very well maintained and has some truly picturesque portions. Great view of the mountain range. All are welcome here and people with kids should check out the infield for more space. I love this place!

Race horse and good relax place

The Great Race Place is top-notch. Beautiful backdrop, gorgeous Thoroughbreds and 1930s ambience. Lovely.

Outstanding venue. Beautiful track. Cant beat the weather.

Beautiful horses and super nice people!