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    Santa Anita Park

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    Angel B.

    Santa Anita Park is a fan favorite for me. This is a perfect place to unwind, relax and have fun for all ages. I remember coming here as a kid. Parking is free on a typical day. Just be ready to walk. On BIG event days I am sure it costs about $12.00 to park . Entry for the races is $10 cash. If you do come here. Do yourself a favor and bring a lunch/snacks/ect. Just no alcohol. Dont worry though. They sell it. I am going to warn you 3 beers were $36.00. They also have table service ordering using a QR code. We sat at a little table close to the ground level. We opened up our program and selected our bets. If you are going to bet you have to visit a kiosk and place your cash in the machine and they spit out a ticket/voucher. That ticket is used to place your bet. I am serious. If you have never bet on horses, I think you should try it. You can turn around $2.00 quick. Dont forget your hat. All the kool kids wear hats.

    Box seats have small cubbies and table top
    Leilani M.

    From main entrance there's large screens so you don't miss a minute of the activities. Explore the grounds, visit the stables watch the horses circle around before the race. Benches along the pathways. Walk straight thru to get to the field or head up the stairs for box seats. Large outdoor bar seating area. Inside is a long hall and smaller bar areas with kiosks for bidding and helpful staff if you're a newbie. Head through to the other side to view the field. Box seats were easy to navigate. Does require stairs. Full views of the track with in seat order service. Padded seats and ledge tabletop with cubbies to hold your stuffs. You can walk down to watch the races close up on the field. Benches on the lower area. The smoke smell is strong almost everywhere you go. Despite that all the staff were great! Very helpful, approachable and friendly service.

    Mario S.

    We decided to come here because they were hosting Japanese Heritage Day, and it was amazing. It was a family event with a live DJ and authentic Japanese drummers. The food was Japanese-style and great. There were many Japanese events around the track that felt like you were actually in Japan, and I have been there myself. I will definitely be returning for more Heritage Days here at Santa Anita Park.

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    Kisha L.

    Always a good time at the race track. They have plenty of food options and drinks. All the horses are fun to watch. Great place for family and friends to hang out.

    Nice day for the races
    Roni V.

    We always have a good time at the racetrack. It's usually not too crowded, which is nice when you're trying to make last minute bets. But if you come on opening day be prepared for extremely large crowds and a busy parking lot, other than that there's always plenty of free parking. There's usually dollar apecials on holidays, they occasionally have family/kid friendly days with rides and a variety of themed festivals, including some dog races. The staff is usually friendly and if it's not too busy they'll take the time to explain how the betting works. They have both self help kiosk and in person betting and can bet and watch multiple races from other locations. Entrance fee can vary from the usual $5-10 to free and more for themed festival events.

    Zack S.

    Such a classic and fun day at the races! We've been going to Santa Anita for years and it has just as much charm as ever. Since our trips are home on break from college we took them and a couple of their friends to the races. After all, they're 18 now and can bet on their first race! We'd planned to go on Jan 1st but with pending rain we decided to go on the 30th instead and it was a perfect SoCal day! Just walking up you can feel a sense of the history behind Santa Anita. And, as you enter the historic buildings, you're grateful that time hasn't replaced them with more modern and shall I say boring architecture. It's a step back in time to a bygone era but it seems everyone there fits right in. Walking up to the bar, I ordered a Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers and a beer. The bartender happily obliged and we talked about opening day (the prior day) was much busier and that our choice to come today. After placing bets on a couple of races we went in search of lunch. There is a food court area but we figured we'd splurge a little and find the restaurant. The FrontRunner was a little tricky to find but nothing a quick search online couldn't solve for us. We made our way up the front escalator and to the restaurant. It was rather long and only a portion was seated as we went on a Monday. But we were seated right away. At first they were going to put us about three rows back from the front window but I asked if we could squeeze a 7th chair on an open window table and they happily obliged. The service was friendly and attentive and our food was solid. I had a burger and fries and it was as expected - a traditional burger. I also ordered a cocktail, the Baldwin Buck, the official Cocktail of Santa Anita). Not only did we have an excellent view from our table, we got to easily place bets between each race. Our luck was pretty solid with a few decent wins and no major losses. All in all, lots of fun! For the final race we made it downstairs to watch by the front rail and cheer for our faves. That night, inspired from the days events, we watched Seabiscuit and maybe even shed a tear or two. What a wonderful day.

    Cori Z.

    First time here everybody was super friendly. It was very easy to get around. They had several different food choices. We actually had a carved beef sandwich, which was fantastic and the races were easy. I could not figure out how to use the digital bedding machines, but that's OK. I stood in line and went to a window and everybody was friendly. It was super clean. We had a great time.

    Jennifer R.

    We love horse betting Sundays. The vibes, the company we bring. Today was a Korgi dog event and we saw the race which was the cutest thing ever.

    Arthur E.

    Went on opening day - was a fun time with a large crowd! Friend's kids were able to check out some horses along side where the paddock is. Lots of beers and snacks to go around. Will be back!

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    Daniel W.

    Great day at the races today. Great atmosphere at usual and smooth process placing my bets. Loved seeing the horses up close at the paddocks.

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    Leanne V.

    I hadn't been to this park in years and finally got yo enjoy opening day. It was a great time. Coming here brought back childhood memories and nostalgia. It's just how I remembered it. It was a crowded day and lines were long for betting and drinks at the bar, but employees were so nice! It had been a while since I betted on horses so I was a little slow when I got to the window , but each time the people who worked there was so patient and helpful. Now I want to go again soon! It's a great family friendly environment and also great to go with friends. Definitely will be back soon!

    The big screen and finish line
    David L.

    Fridays are a FREE! So awesome at this place, right next to the Santa Anita Mall. Parking is free but paid valet is still available.

    Rosa R.

    Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fun Fest As usual, this is fun but a little disappointing as the pumpkin patch was at a minimal and not much to do or choose from. Sadly, the food was overpriced and not that great, definitely don't go for the food!

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    Any information on horseback riding? I saw a picture of such at an event I attended at this location but with no additional info.

    They do not offer horseback riding.

    Does the race track still offer bottomless Veuve Clicquot?

    Are you wheelchair friendly?

    Yes they are! Parking, restrooms, the whole park is

    Is the parking lot closed off at night?

    Only stays open when there is simulcast wagering on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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    this is by far the most gorgeous track I have ever been to, with the San Gabriel Mountains in the background.

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