Leo Carrillo Ranch is a rad place for a wedding. Historic charm. Check! Gorgeous property. Check. Place to gather with all of your family & friends or to have an intimate wedding: absolutely! As a photographer, the natural light at this venue is enchanting and its full of amazing backdrops for your meaningful moments and portraits. I love weddings here and think its such a unique and beautiful San Diego wedding venue.

A fun historic place for the entire family.Watch out for the cactus thoughThey have little seed spores that get into your skin and hurt!!!

What a stunning space for a wedding! Leo Carrillo does well to create an intimate vibe for family and friends to celebrate the couple. As a wedding photographer, there is no shortage of beautiful backdrops and dreamy light to work with throughout the day! The getting ready spaces are also super appealing. Loved working here!! (All photos by Alexandria Monette Photography)

Awesome historic rancho owned by actor Leo Carrillo who played side kick to Cisco Kid TV series. Fond memories watching this show growing up. Ay Cisco, aay Paaancho!

Always love coming here. Very serene and beautiful. Especially when the peacocks are walking around during mating season. Some nice spots and benches for a picnic. Kids enjoy a lot.

Im glad to have bumped into this lovely peaceful place. Takes me back in time, makes me feel like being in an old western film. The place is well decorated. Nice place to chill and relax away from everything or excellent for wedding pictures and I believe you can camp there as well but Im not sure during Covid. My favorite was to see the cute peacocks roaming around.

Great historic place to take a walk see adobe houses and the pool. Landscaping is well kept

Amazing experience here at the ranch. There is so much history packed into the tour! I think the free tour last 90 minutes. There is ALOT of walking so come prepared. The tour is the only way for you to get in and see the buildings. Its a good idea to bring a water. If you bring lunch be prepared for a bird to try to lunch with you. Its definitely a place you can take kids and the whole family. Theres a beautiful white peacock running around too. I cant wait to go back and take more pictures. The gift shop is super cute. We bought a feather...its a small way to support the ranch. Everyone was friendly.

Very authentic ranch from another time. Loved the tie in to the glory days of Hollywood and Television. It was a pleasant surprise.Only disappointment was the visitor center was closed due to Covid. Guess we will have to go back once it reopens.

Photographed a stunning wedding here this month. The staff at Leo Carrillo Ranch were amazing and the couple was so happy with everything. We even got to see one of the infamous peacocks walking around the park. Everything was just gorgeous. Highly recommend if youre thinking about having your wedding here.

I absolutely LOVE working here! I own Tayler Ashley Photography and Ive had the pleasure of shooting a few weddings at Leo Carrillo Ranch. The space is so beautiful and the staff make everything flow smoothly. I love their grounds and any bride would be lucky to get married here!

Lovely little park with a very interesting history tucked into a suburban development. A taste of old California.

Charming, upscale rustic outdoor venue perfect for a wedding (our occasion to visit). California’s Spanish heritage is prevalent throughout with whitewash adobe buildings and red tile roofs. Abundant plant life, including beautiful and dramatic cactus. Peacocks roam everywhere. Everything is clean, well organized, well laid out. Very welcoming and relaxing environment.

Lovely place to take a walk during this pandemic it was not crowded at all and very picturesque. There are little signs that give you the history of the site that are informative and cool. Lots of peacocks roaming about so thats is pretty awesome as well they would walk pretty close to us.

Oh gosh! This beautiful Historical Ranch is simply breathtaking! A must!!!! To bring your family! It was a day filled with adventures ️ bring lots of water to keep hydrated! Especially over the summer. Nice little hike along the way. Have fun!

Was at the ranch for a wedding. A lovely place! Peacocks walking around all over and beautiful flowers everywhere. Highly recommend.

Great family place very well kept .. Bathrooms are extremely clean

Unique hide away Ranch and cozy cottage place to spend time with family or a date. Rooms are closed due to Pandemic but one can still enjoy the outdoor walk around the property and have a bite of lunch or snacks with peacocks strolling around.

For a free park its really nice. There are peacocks running about and some n8ce scenery.

Gem of a historic building and ranch in the middle of Carlsbad. Beautiful oasis from city life. No charge for admission.

What a tranquil and awesome setting for a special occasion! I didnt care for the dinner offerings, though. It was obvious that the meal was freshly prepared, using quality ingredients. However, there is a time and place for enchiladas and a taco bar, and a formal wedding definitely is NOT one of them. The [female] guests should have been informed ahead of time to refrain from wearing heels on such uneven, hilly, and gravelly terrain. Be sure to bring a wrap - the evening tends to get a bit on the chilly side.

Beautiful grounds and restored buildings. Very scenic and peaceful. Great history behind it.

Such a beautiful little jewel. We went for a tour, it’s the only way to get inside the buildings. But it’s a great place for a picnic. And they have events through the year hosted on the property.

The people working there were very friendly and knowledgeable. The peacocks roaming the grounds had no fear of people. I was impressed with all the activities offered, if I lived in the area, I would sign up for them.

Its been a handful of years since our last visit and glad we returned. They have done some improvements and restorations and it looks amazing. Such great photo opportunities too. The only thing we missed were seeing multiple peacocks. We only saw one this time. I hope they will be back on our next visit and they are well. So much history right in our back yard. This historical landmark offers something for everyone.

This place has amazing peacocks! the thing is, theres no food, make sure to bring your own food!

A magnificent historic site. Amazing plants and trees, historic houses and even peacocks!!Would love to come back again

Its wonderful, all of the people that work there are so nice

I was impressed the minute I drove through the beautiful custom iron gates! The grounds were immaculately groomed, and there was no shortage of beautiful things to paint or photograph. The brightly colored peacocks were mesmerizing. Even the restrooms were remarkable--the cleanest Ive ever encountered in a public space. I would love to return again and again.

A beautifully​ preserved piece of history tucked away in suburbia. Its a great place for the kids to wonder around and play cowboys. The peacocks are an amazing sight to see. They run free all over the place.

Calm place to walk & relaxing, bring a picnic lunch, clean bathrooms. Shop, barn & tours closed due to Covid.

Really neat experience. Up close looks at a beautiful bird and a super friendly staff

Beautiful park celebrating an old California working rancho developed by actor Leo Carrillo. Great historical site.

Great place for a walk and to learn some history. The peacocks are pretty cool too.

A little slice of the past right here in the present. They even have peacocks!

This was such a darling place. We came to take some grad pics and were enchanted by the scenic views. The kids even got up close and personal with the peacocks roaming free. It is such a beautiful spot for those serene country photos.

My girls and I love coming to this park to visit the beautiful peacocks. Entry is free and we usually bring a light snack to eat at one of the picnic tables. The grounds are beautiful, and a beautiful place to take some pictures.

We love hanging out and looking at the peacocks. Keep an eye out for the albino peacock Jack Jack.

If your in the area and are looking for something to do for free check out the ranch.

My kids loved the peacocks. Lots of nice cozy places to sit and have lunch

Currently because of Covid-19 none of the buildings are open for viewing.

Enjoyable afternoon. Did not realize how much of a preservationist and general good-guy Leo Carillo was during his day. A very fine man...

Hundreds of tame peacock and peafowl, that you can visit. Nice walking trails, cool old farm equipment. Great events like the wild west festival.

Very nice and beautiful place with lots of beautiful peacocks. Restrooms were nice and clean too.

Nice place to visit and thankful that the feel of the grounds have been preserved.

Leo Carrillo was the second venue we toured and literally booked it the next day. It’s lush, beautiful (day AND night), has a great staff, and there is literally not a bad spot on the property.The entire team is wonderful. We had a few different points of contact through the process, but each person was able to keep up with our ideas and what we wanted for our wedding. They answered emails and questions so quickly and never forgot one detail.The wedding day itself went so perfectly. Our day of coordinator was Kendra. In the words of my mother, “Kendra is OUTSTANDING.”The wedding day was so smooth. The whole day I never questioned or worried about anything going wrong or being crazy, Kendra had it all under control. Plus, she is like a magician. She would literally appear out of nowhere to grab us for whatever was happening (pictures, dance, cake cutting, etc) and then would be out of site when she wasn’t needed. My mom was so happy and raved to me about Kendra dropping the gifts and cards into her car and returning the key to her purse without my mom ever having to leave the party.My husband and I wanted to do a private last dance at the very end of the night to enjoy the moment together. Kendra was able to round up all of our guests to get them lined up for our exit without them even knowing we were staying behind for a few minutes. She collected the items we told her we needed from the bridal suite, and had them on the golf cart waiting for us, then dropped us off with our ride.Literally every guest has told us it was the most fun wedding they’ve ever been to. It’s been almost three months since our wedding and I look at pictures daily. I can’t believe how well it came together and just how much more beautiful everything was from what I imagined. Im so happy we got married at Leo Carrillo!

My family and I love this place, the staff is always extremely friendly and is available to answer any questions about this historic ranch. Plus there are peacocks, peahens, and of the season is right peachicks walking all over the property.

Absolutely beautiful place to shoot photos for families or individuals! The staff is exceptionally kind and accommodating. The grounds are clean and well maintained. Beautiful park!

So spacious, serene, rustic with a mix of green and sand .

This place has been so nicely maintained. It takes you back in time. Old houses and furnitures are kept so well. Another great attraction is the peacocks all around the ranch.

Smaller than expected, but really a unique treat. Theres lots of shade and the grounds are well maintained. The doors to the buildings were locked, so you may need to take a tour to see the insides. Handicap accessible walkways were a huge plus, but due to the historic nature of the facility, some areas are best traveled by foot. I strongly recommend watching the video at the visitors center as this will help you understand and appreciate your surroundings.

Mostly shut down. All buildings locked. No peacocks in sight.

A beautiful representation of old California

Beautiful place, the history is very interesting, the care and expertise that went into the original buildings and grounds is excellent. And the photos and memoriblia are very unique. Loved seeing - and hearing! - the peacocks. How lovely that he and his family left this wonderful gift to the world!

An enjoyable place to take an easy walk in the garden and barranca.

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We attended my nieces wedding at this very lovely location. It was a beautiful day and the grounds are spectacular. Enjoyed the little golf cart that took us to our location. All of the ceremony and reception sites were so beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. This is a very special place and a perfect setting for weddings or events. Hearing the peacocks as we were leaving was fun.

Wasnt sure what I was in for but it was worth the visit. Not old enough to have seen Leo in the movies but I recall the Cisco kid and Poncho from college movie class. The property is well maintained and it was very helpful to ask questions of the staff. Kudos to Anne for giving us a tour and sharing her knowledge.

Just found this gem after living for 20 years in Carlsbad. Highly recommend the tour and film!

Watch the movie about Leo Carrillo at the visitors center. Its about 15 minutes long, and tells you about how the famous Broadway and Hollywood actor decided to buy a historic Rancho in Carlsbad, and update it.Leo Carrillo played the sidekick Pancho, in the TV series The Cisco Kid. Its kind of nice imagining him riding horseback around the canyons of Carlsbad.The ranch is a very comfortable walk, and you can envision what it was like as a working Ranch.Its used for weddings these days, and receptions.I like that I live in the same town that Leo Carrillo did.

Well worth the visit to this hidden historic local gem. Glad I found it as we enjoyed our time there. Can be a self-guided visit or take advantage of the free guided tour which enhances the experience. And an added bonus, great venue for weddings, family reunions or other gatherings.

Authentic, fun and beautiful. Definitely worth a walk about. The tour is really interesting and full of fun facts!

Beautiful ranch with gardens and peacocks. Its a very relaxing place. Highly recommend.

Great place for a stroll, especially with kids. Peacocks roam the grounds and are very friendly.

Went Saturday evening for the Christmas program and tree lighting. Had heard it was good in the past, but it was very poor this year. Not worth the money. Will not be back next Christmas.

It was fabulous. I cant get tired to go there. Every time I go there I feel that I am visiting my uncles ranch. It brings me memories from my country.

Probably a great place for a wedding. A small park with a big California star studded history. Lots of peacocks strutting around make it fun to visit.

Amazing! Cant wait to take the tour.

Fantastic wedding venue. Beautiful ground!

Beautiful surroundings. Great location for pictures

We attended my nieces wedding at this very lovely location. It was a beautiful day and the grounds are spectacular. Enjoyed the little golf cart that took us to our location. All of the ceremony and reception sites were so beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. This is a very special place and a perfect setting for weddings or events. Hearing the peacocks as we were leaving was fun.

Wow what a fabulous restoration! This historic ranch built and owned by none other than Poncho from The Cisco Kid tv series, played by actor Leo Carrillo! A great guide showed us around, opening up all the buildings and rooms one by one and explained the history behind everything! No charges to park or the tour. A 10 minute movie about Leo, his family and the family who he hired to do the buildings etc. and history of the area is shown at the visitor center which should be your first stop. The gift shop is also at the visitor center however I think it would do better if it was at the end of the walking around the ranch as when we were finished we didnt feel like walking back to the visitor center from the parking area. Great job city of Carlsbad!

We attended my nieces wedding at this very lovely location. It was a beautiful day and the grounds are spectacular. Enjoyed the little golf cart that took us to our location. All of the ceremony and reception sites were so beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. This is a very special place and a perfect setting for weddings or events. Hearing the peacocks as we were leaving was fun.

We had a beautiful winter wedding here. Complete with a ton of peacocks and great events planning with Personal Touch Dinning.

Great place, the history is very interesting, the care and expertise that went into the original buildings and grounds are excellent.

Lovely ranch for an afternoon stroll or to picnic. They have just installed new toilets by the gift shop. My daughters 9 year old friend remarked how nice & clean they were. Peacock spotting, bunnies running around. There was a wedding taking place while we were strolling. Theres a video to watch in the gift shop as well. It was a nice day out. Plenty of space for kids to run around.

Cute little attraction in the middle of Carlsbad. I enjoyed my little walking tour, reading about the history of the place, and the peacocks. Parking was free, and there was no admission cost. We spent about an hour here, and would have spent a little more except it started to rain. I recommend a visit if youre in the area.

What a great State Park this is, its just beautiful. A little oasis in the middle of Carlsbad. The staff were very friendly and informative, explaining how actor Leo Carrillo came to build his Adobe ranch in this valley.You can wander at will, taking pictures and exploring the old ranch buildings or watching the numerous peacocks that inhabit the park. Did I say ITS FREE. A great way to spend a few hours.

This enjoy historic ranch is always a pleasure here in Carlsbad. When ever anyone comes to visit us from the East Coast this is always on our must Visit tour!Now you would not know this just by visiting the ranch, but you are able to rent to out for partys or events.Also this ranch is used by the City of Carlsbad several times a year for local events and their great! IE. chili cook off, spring fling and much more!!!

Beautiful grounds. Lots of peacocks and there are activities for smaller children

Great expanse of trails for the short or longer walk/run/bike. Dog friendly and very well maintained.

Very quiet, well maintained, informative, plus info on the life of Pancho from the Cisco Kid.

Beautiful property, great nature walks!

Great way to spend a couple of hours. Free admission and a wonderful guided tour.

We came for a 5pm wedding- loved the rustic & historic feel here. The food was amazing! The restrooms were clean & roomy.

Love this place! What a gem

This place is a dream. Very beautiful place.

Free entry, lots to see. Good history.

Small but beautiful! Farm-like setting. You get to see both female and male peacocks.Behind a park is a trail that has no access to the park, so just be aware.Restrooms are clean and well maintained.

Great place to bring the family for fun holiday events throughout the year

Nicely preserved.

Gorgeous grounds, would be a beautiful place to get married

Most beautiful ranch to visit in Carlsbad! There are peacocks all over and they just walk by you like nothing. There is a community pool there as well to enjoy with your family. Or just take a stroll around the park and enjoy the view ️

What a great place. The volunteers are very informative. If you like peacocks you will love this place.

Really cute place to walk around and check out the well maintained parts of the old ranch. We were there for a beautiful wedding which was fun and well put together.

This is a lovely place to come no matter who you are. Really nicely kept place. Gorgeous environment. Appeals to any who are into wildlife, gardens, historic buildings, simple pleasant walks in elegant surroundings, relaxing outside without being disturbed.I found about two hours worth of enjoying this lovely place.Free to get in. Looked after by thoughtful and generous volunteers.

Fun venue on California history. Friendly staff.

Kind of a cool spot with interesting history. Not much of a traditional park, so dont come here expecting a playground or anything of the sort. Strictly historic buildings, the grounds (with peacocks) and a visitor center. They do have a couple of picnic tables, and some weddings take place in the back of Leo Carrillos former ranch house, which seems like a nice venue for events.

I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Its free self guided They have a white peacock add the rest of the peacocks are original descendants of the birds Leo Carrillo back in the fifties. For those of you who have no idea who he was, you can see him in the reruns of the Cisco Kid he played Ciscos sidekick Poncho

Leo Carillo Ranch Historic Park is a surprisingly wonderful venue for weddings and wedding ceremonies. With a nature filled woodsiness its the perfect backdrop for those couples looking for that rustic feel. I would say about 100 people fit comfortably with tables and chairs, complete with food and bar set up.Staff was very helpful and polite. Only downside was parking at the top of a dirt slope with pebbles rocks lining the pathway down to the venue. My wife had a hard time walking in heels up and down the hill. But fret not, the venue does provide a golf cart shuttle.Gorgeous venue that I highly recommend.