On Monday, August 25, 2025, Long Beach’s Virginia Country Club will host the Rancho Los Cerritos Golf Classic Fundraiser—a full day of golf, camaraderie, and community impact. Proceeds from this annual event help preserve the historic Rancho site and fund its dynamic public education programs.

 

Why Rancho Matters to Long Beach

 

Rancho Los Cerritos isn’t just an adobe home. It’s a living record of California’s layered past—once the headquarters of a massive Spanish land grant and later a working ranch under the Bixby family. Today, its role as a free public museum means school children, families, and visitors engage with history where it happened.

 

Events like the Golf Classic make that possible. Ticket sales and sponsorships directly support tours, exhibits, and preservation efforts. In a city where cultural funding is often tight, this local fundraiser provides vital operating support.

 

A Day of Golf, Giving, and Connection

 

The Golf Classic kicks off with registration at 10 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. Players will enjoy a full day on the greens of one of Long Beach’s most scenic courses. In addition to tournament play, participants can compete in skill contests and raffles throughout the day.

 

The event culminates in a catered dinner reception at Rancho Los Cerritos itself—providing attendees a chance to mingle under the oaks and tour the site their contributions support. Whether you’re swinging a club or simply attending the evening reception, every ticket contributes to a greater civic mission.

 

Historic Site, Timeless Impact

 

Virginia Country Club, founded in 1909, makes a fitting host for a fundraiser centered on heritage. Surrounded by early-20th-century estates and shaded fairways, it reflects the enduring character of Long Beach’s Los Cerritos neighborhood.

 

Together with the Rancho, these two landmarks preserve not just buildings but stories—from California’s earliest landowners to modern residents rallying to keep that past alive. The Golf Classic is a chance to join that legacy in a tangible, impactful way.

 

Event Details

 

Rancho Los Cerritos Golf Classic Fundraiser
• 📅 Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
• 🕒 Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• 📍 Location: Virginia Country Club, Long Beach, CA
• 🎟️ Admission: Ticketed fundraiser
• 📄 Details: Charity golf event benefiting Rancho Los Cerritos historic site preservation and education.

 

Don’t miss your chance to support a cornerstone of Long Beach history. Register now or learn about sponsorships to help preserve this iconic site.