Such a fun experience, especially if it's your first time at the races. The energy is exciting, and it's really cool watching the horses up close. The atmosphere is lively without feeling too overwhelming. Definitely a great spot for a different kind of night out. read more

Los Alamitos Race Course - Horse Racing Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

It's a fun place. However, unfortunately, they have never been able to control illegal doping and fixing of races. Do a Google query of suspended trainers and jockeys. You will be appalled by the results. Additionally, the gate starter often starts races when the favorite is antsy and moving and the gate crew holds favorites at the start of the race at a high frequency. If you like random gambling go for it. However, this track has never been legitimate. They cannot be trusted. read more

Fun place. Went with my son. Employees were helpful. We will be back on our next visit.

And away they go!! . This is a great place to get a few bets and drinks in. Parking is free and entrance is cheap. read more

Los Alamitos Race Course - Horse Racing Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Fun race track in Los Alamitos , Ca. On the older side, not very modern but is a throwback to places like Hollywood Park in some ways...tv sets are on the older side...beer selection isn't great and probably wouldn't eat here outside of the Vessels club which seems to be the upscale place in the track....decent horse races in the day when the thoroughbreds are here, the quarter horses at night are okay as well but a totally different type of racing....have been here a few times now and wouldn't hesitate to return again in future if the opportunity presented itself....not for everyone but for those interested in racing it is highly recommended.... read more

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This is my new favorite place! My family has been coming here for decades, and I was last to join the bandwagon. The atmosphere, ambiance, and entire experience was fantastic. We brought my grandpa, who is an avid horse better, to watch the final races the Saturday of Easter weekend. The weather was glorious and we had a fantastic time. Drinks were reasonably priced. Next time I'd love to check out the fine dining restaurant and the sports bar. Can't wait to go back!! read more

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Great place fun atmosphere safe place security too Friday and Saturday races from about 5:00 to 9:00 pm read more

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Review is for their wedding venue. Having grown up here it was fun to revisit the old stomping grounds in celebrating my cousin's wedding. The last time I was here was in 1984! But I digress. The venue was clean, retro and actually kinda cool. It was neat to be able to have drinks on the veranda overlooking the grandstands and onto track while having drinks in between the wedding ceremony and the banquet. The reception area, the old bar room, was great with high ceilings, classic deco accents and large crystal chandeliers. Loved the vibe. The food catered was tasty. Filet mignon was a bit overdone, but the salmon was good. Acoustics were very loud throughout the dinner service due to the hard walls. Nostalgia aside, 5 star for a wedding venue. Catering was 3 stars for overcooked filet mignon and 5 stars for the bar keeps because they were on fire. read more

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took my mom here cause she's always wanted to watch horse racing and had a blast! like a stadium, the food is chill. lots of places to bet and cigarette smells but outside, you can go wherever, nothing is really strict if you want a closer look. not to loud either considering. read more

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Very cool inside. Love doing my betting in there. Very vintage vibes. Recommend the Vessels Club for a hoity toity time.

Growing up my grandfather always brought me to the track. Fast forward to adulthood some things never change. It is still a couple bucks to get in and $2.00 minimum bets. Plenty of seating both indoor and outdoors. I prefer sitting upstairs at the tables with the little tableside monitors. It gives me room for to set up my snacks, racebook and highlighters. I'm still learning how to bet, but I've been pretty lucky so far They offer daytime and night racing. Even wienerdog racing. Food and drinks are a bit pricey so I bring my own. Outside food is not permitted but they really don't check. Great way to spend the evening for a few hours. read more

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Dirty tables because they never clean. Also TV's are small and hard to see. No food to eat until 2.00 p.m. this guy is getting old and will be gone soon. Don't go there. Also when you go up to the vessels the person sits you down where they want you to sit and there's no one even in there. People want to eat and they only have hotdogs and salad. The room next to the clubhouse has tv's that you can't even see there so out dated. If you go to Santa Anita there constantly upgrading things to make it better for the consumer. Also the lady security guard that works outside patrolling is an asshole. The vessels club house should be first come first serve and this is why it's empty all the time. I know lots of friends that don't go there anymore. I brought a soft drink in there and the guy at the front gate told me I couldn't come in. You can bring coolers into Santa Anita with lots of food and drinks with no problem. You guys are just scaring everybody away from this place. I used to go into burkarts but 10.00 is a joke. Good luck who ever is running this place. read more

It's old but has its charm friendly people don't take kids too much smoke. Needs a fresh coat of paint and revival.

not my vibe. lot of smoking, sad people that bet on horses that race and die, staff here are nice though.

It was my first time. Good for anyone whom likes to gamble. Very entertaining to watch these beautiful horses race.

The track itself is nice and well-maintained. Concessions are reasonably good, also. The place is terribly dirty and not maintained. I saw a discarded ticket dated from several days ago. The grandstand seating was dirty when we arrived, so they'd obviously not been cleaned. There was no security check to enter and no security or ushers to be found in the seating areas. The "no smoking" policy is ignored in the posted areas, and no one to enforce it. The employees I encountered were pleasant and helpful. read more

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I love this place, been going for 50 years. The semi recent addition of drone technology for the night racing is nothing short of fantastic. They really add a new level of perspective for the fans. Whomever the drone operators are, thanks for a job well done. read more

Fun experience with kiddos and especially fantastic with the weenier dog races! The sun is intense during evenings so be prepared for the sun and sunburns. The restaurant with a table was nice to relax with tvs to also watch the races however no relief from the sun. read more

It was my first time at a race track. My family made it sound like this place was going to be dirty and ghetto. Maybe because they are comparing it to other race tracks but I have nothing to compare it to. I had so much fun. Entrance was $3 per person. Seniors $2. Bets are cheap and can be as low as $1. Concession food was decently priced. The place wasn't gross so I don't know what my family was taking about. I want to go back. read more

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What a fun and exciting place !! Had a great night out with my 9yr old son , fun old school spot to grab some food and watch the ponys run !! Chili cheese dog and chili fries were on point , and all of the staff were friendly and helpful .. we are rookies in the horse betting game and the folks there were helpful and patient and even explained what kind of bets i should make .. fun place to take the family for something different for a night out .. highly recommend .. read more

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So fun! Almost a step back in time with this place. You can see the horses race. We went the night they had dachshund races. It was the best! If you plan to drink alcohol, be prepared for the long lines. The bartenders are doing their best; be sure to tip them! read more

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So much fun! I highly recommend checking out this race track. People are friendly plenty parking. Clerks are helpful, and there is lots of space inside. read more

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Los Alamitos Race Course is gorgeous. I have been there several times during the summer Disneyland trip. I love to watch the horse racing. Best, Andrew Yu read more

Winner winner chicken dinner! Never disappointed when we go to Los Alamitos for Kentucky derby Another winning birthday at Los Al read more

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This place can be a hell of a lot of fun. You don't have to be a big gam or anything like that you can place two dollar beds and have fun all night long. read more

Awesome it is race trackers right over my back wall. 12 horses of died there in the last week . If you read the reports it's due to insect bites. There's also many horses quarantined.. I've been paying for pest control for many years since his home has been built. Due to the flying fest I know it's killing the horses. What do you think it's due to these people these new homes. Neighbors are getting sick. Things are not good.. read more

It's sad to hear about all of the recent tragedies on the track, with that aside it is a beautiful park. Went when they had dollar beer and hotdogs, had a very nice time and even won some money. Go for the view, stay for the bets, and leave with a full stomach. The food is nothing to write home about, what do you expect, it's a race track. It was our first time so it was a bit confusing getting all situated, but once we figured out where everything was we had no problem getting back to our box seats and watching the races. The one thing that drops raining a little bit is there's trash all over the place, and we didn't see too many staff putting anything up. Other than that, we had a great time and no horses were injured while we were there! read more

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Not sure if anyone is responding to Yelp right now, but I just want to say that I've been on a mission to get the recipe for the mac & cheese that you serve at the regular concession stands. IT'S OUTSTANDING. Nothing fancy, just good, down home, simple, comforting mac & cheese with a bunch of flavor. I've been trying to Google it for years and I'm back on a mac & cheese kick right now. If anyone could respond to this, I'd be ecstatic!! Thank you!! read more

I was at the church literally next-door for a classical music recital. We did plan to go for a belated birthday dinner afterwards . My mom and her fiancé had been out of town for both of our birthdays . I was allowed to pick which restaurant so of course I picked the race track. I mean it was just the right thing to do with the gas prices being so high. From church to the race track. Let me tell you something about Christians we are not perfect. That's why we go to church. If you ever read any of my reviews you know that I'm a horse girl . It's just amazing how strong these animals are . It crazy all they eat is hay grass and supplements . I have so much respect for the horse . In my 20s I used to go to the racetrack all the time. My friend was definitely a regular . It really is a lovely way to spend the day outdoors . Watching some of my favorite four-legged friends show their skills . It's a very social event always running into a lot of old Hollywood people. I remember seeing Bob Hope a lot. Here's my tip on going to the race track pay fee to eat at the club. Then be a good little networker and befriend a regular. This is where my gift gab comes into play . For me personally this is a great place for me to come because I am a senior companion . I can get potential work here . I had a wonderful evening here at Los Alamitos race course meeting new friends eating a delicious Belated birthday meal and watching the ponies ( When I say ponies I mean race horses ) Definitely a five-star experience . read more

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I booked a reservation for the Vessels Club for Weiner Nationals. Rueben was a great help! My guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I think the "getting in the gate process" and the "getting in to the Vessels Club" process could have been a bit easier / better but all-in-all it all worked. Everyone said the food on the buffet was excellent. There wasn't much for me to eat that was gluten-free/dairy-free, only fruit, grilled vegetables, and a piece of beef. Our server Erin was a rockstar. She was amazing! Kudos to the whole team! read more

Great day at the track. Good food and service. Our yearly tradition of birthday at the track.

Los Alimitos is the best racetrack in the OC. I have been coming here a long time to get my gamble on my horse. Very good casual atmosphere. People come from all over the world to exploration. Food is good and great people work here. Id love to see more races in the future. read more

First time here and let me tell you i Had a blast of a time . Had a yelp coupon to enter The Burgrat Club and it was very nice facility with 60 tvs and bar and full menu a la carte ,cold AC . I was able to park for free and enter the race track through Burgrat for free. Win win win My first bet was a superfecta box $2.40 bet that came in for the win $48.50 I knew it was going to be a great day read more

A dirty place full of weird uncles & divorced dads, wannabe cowboys, smoking southeast asians in Members Only jackets, unsupervised Tasmanian-Devil like kids, and Hispanics who will stare at your girl. Basically, the crowd is "People Who Fish Off of Piers." That said, I love it! It's great for GROUPS because it's super cheap to get in, with plenty of free parking and plenty of seating for all. Unlike a movie, there's no specific time you need to get there, and groups can just meet there. You have the choice of being inside or out, so you're never too hot or too cold, and you can walk around, viewing from the stands or up close on the rails. Don't miss the old school heavy-duty air hockey table in the arcade, the makeshift tv studio, the pre-race stables, and the winner's circle. And, of course, there's ALCOHOL. It's also great for FIRST DATES because it's a unique experience. (Plus, girls like horsies). Just don't let her see the horse's penises. Did I mention alcohol? The Mexican food is good, though I always wonder if I'm eating the horses who broke their legs. Hey, this #5 tastes like #4. Where's the alcohol? TIPS: Look east near the horizon for the Disneyland fireworks summer nights at 9:30. I mean, they'll be the size of your thumbnail, but they're still fireworks. And, every early June they have WIENER DOG races. Seriously. I couldn't get a seat last time I tried to go. It's ruff. As far as actually betting, if you don't know what you're doing, you can bet just $1 a race, every 20 minutes, with no risk. Newbies should just bet on ONE horse to SHOW- you won't win much, but the bet is easy, the odds are best, and it's easier to root for just one horse. If you place your bet with a human, just say "Los Alamitos, Race 4, $1 on Horse 6 to show". So go to the horse races. You will have fun, fo' (win place or) sho! (For some reason my reviews aren't linked to my many photos) read more

Let's go people where talking horses I love watching the ponies as some may say. And this track is perfect live racing through the weekend. You can simulcast almost all the big track around the country and even pick up a couple from different countries. If you like going to the track you need to make it this one. read more

I decided to come here with some friends and it was a fantastic time. It was a relatively slow night but nevertheless we want to couple and lost on a few. We ate at the clubhouse restaurant and the food was pretty decent. If you're in the area or feel like they would all drive to Los Alamitos racetrack it's definitely a great way to spend a night. read more

Los Alamitos Race Course - Horse Racing Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

This place is a death trap and the fact that it hasn't been shut down is appalling. 17 horses have now died at this track this year alone and yet no changes have been made. Disgusting business & zero compassion. read more

Los Alamitos Race Course - Horse Racing Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

$3 admission & free parking. Every year we go to the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Dog Races. This year it was on July 9th, 2011. Get there early as not everyone gets a seat. We get there really really early as there are some seats that are protected by shade and have a mini table and they are FREE. We bring Windex, paper towels, seat cushions, cameras, sunscreen, and playing cards if you are not engaging in off track betting. Reminder to self: Bring Binoculars. We stay overnight next door at Marriot's The Residence Inn. This place is Wowee Kazowee. Kids come to these races. I think it works out fine. Here is how it works: Wiener Dog Heat : Dachshunds race. Winner moves on to a future race. No betting. Horse Races are mixed in. Seal Beach Animal Rescue does a raffle for prizes like Gift Cards and a TV. 2 years ago I won a subscription to Doxie Digest. Kinda Silly. I shared it with students and quickly learned who loved Dachshunds. The 2 students & I and a parent really bonded over this. Seal Beach Animal Rescue sells Dachshund related T-Shirts (3/$25 or 1/$10), hats, etc. The sunset was beautiful. The grounds are gorgeous. This year, the first race began at 6:30 PM and the last horse race ended @ 10:30 PM. At 9:30 you can see a great fireworks show via Disneyland. ________________________________________________________ I am 40something ...... what turns me into a kid fast.... is when Wienerschnitzel throws prizes into the crowd. This year I happened upon a GOLD WIENIE. It is a Gold Plastic antenna topper. I lost $50 at the horse races. Yet, I was so happy I won the prize. Go Figure. ________________________________________________________ 11 of us gathered here on July 9th, 2011. Every year we get bigger and bigger. This is a wonderfully fun friends & family event. _________________________________________________________ The winner of the Wiener National wins a special (Der) Wienerschnitzel dog house (pictured) & a $3000 purse. _________________________________________________________ I have a half dachshund half lab. Too bad she can't compete. _________________________________________________________ The food lines, at the various locations, were a 30 minute wait. It was hard to carry so much back to our seats. read more

Los Alamitos Race Course - Wiener Dog 1st Place Prize - Horse Racing Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

I've been coming to this racetrack for over 40 years. I've NEVER had such an unprofessional experience until I interacted with "ROSIE" the pari mutuel. She has no customer service skills. When you deal with other peoples money you should verify what you are giving them for accuracy. Please provide her additional customer service training or place her in a position where she is not dealing with customers face to face. read more

Pretty chill place to watch some good ol' horse racing. Parking is free here and apparently admission is free too if you come towards the end. We came during race 6 of 8 that day and there was no one in the front checking tickets so we just walked in lol. Regardless, I still indirectly paid by admission fee by making some stupid bets on the races but it was fun regardless. The track atmosphere here is okay, I've seen better at Del Mar and Santa Anita though. There is not as many people at Los Alamitos so it's not as hyped up as the other venues. Drinks here are kind of pricey. The menu at the main bar says $6.75 for a 16 ounce pint but they end up pouring it in a plastic 10 oz cup instead. Kind of deceiving. There are lots of seating here which is nice. I really like that there is even ample stadium-style seating outside in which you don't even have to pay for. There are free often promotions here if you go on the weekends. I know they were giving away free drawstring backpacks during the weekend of the week I went. The people working here a very grouchy lol. When you ask them questions, they get annoyed. Whatevvs. Still a decent spot to check out the races if you live around North OC or Long Beach area. read more

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