Reagan Ranch Center
Reagan Ranch Center
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* THE REAGAN RANCH CENTER GALLERIES WILL BE CLOSED FROM MARCH 16TH - 20TH, out of concern for the health and safety of our guests, staff, and the wider community.* The Reagan Ranch Center in downtown Santa Barbara, California is open to the general public for tours and visitation Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. These galleries feature original Reagan Ranch artifacts matched with state-of-the-art, interactive, multimedia exhibits that highlight the history of Ronald Reagan’s quarter-century at Rancho del Cielo and the accomplishments of his presidency. Over six hours of dynamic multimedia exhibits provide access to exclusive speeches, interviews, radio addresses, and original video presentations. The centerpiece of the gallery is a 28-foot-long interactive “timeline” that gives users the ability to explore the “Western White House” during the 1980s.
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WillieMacfan
Healdsburg, CA792 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Upon arrival, we learned facility was closing in 25 minutes so we skipped joining a large tour group and self-toured. This facility is managed by the Young Americans, though most of the on-site volunteers were at least middle aged. Wish we had more time.
Volunteers are friendly and truly want you to understand their beliefs in Ronald Reagan. There are some videos and a number of exhibits. Many show Reagan and his Ranch. Nicely laid out but limited in space.
Located on State Street, there is a parking lot but can easily be reached by short walks from the wharf or elsewhere in the Funk Zone.
And it is FREE!
Volunteers are friendly and truly want you to understand their beliefs in Ronald Reagan. There are some videos and a number of exhibits. Many show Reagan and his Ranch. Nicely laid out but limited in space.
Located on State Street, there is a parking lot but can easily be reached by short walks from the wharf or elsewhere in the Funk Zone.
And it is FREE!
Written May 26, 2023
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Edsalldw
Ellsworth, ME343 contributions
May 2023 • Family
The view alone is worth the visit
The Airfirce one used by Nixon through Bush 43 was worth the visit
The history was accurate too bad some are so filled with Democratic lies that they can’t enjoy the excitement and energy of the best president since Eisenhower. Kind of like nit enjoying Camelot while it existed
They should have a section on his humor. Would be good to have such leader now. .
They do have some stuff showing it but as with space it is both scattered around but also has his own section The picture stiff at the marine one and airforce one is disorganized
As we were there with two teens I think they should make a special effort to take interest in the teens and suggest what they might like to hear!see
The Airfirce one used by Nixon through Bush 43 was worth the visit
The history was accurate too bad some are so filled with Democratic lies that they can’t enjoy the excitement and energy of the best president since Eisenhower. Kind of like nit enjoying Camelot while it existed
They should have a section on his humor. Would be good to have such leader now. .
They do have some stuff showing it but as with space it is both scattered around but also has his own section The picture stiff at the marine one and airforce one is disorganized
As we were there with two teens I think they should make a special effort to take interest in the teens and suggest what they might like to hear!see
Written May 4, 2023
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Quest47782517821
Goleta, CA1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
Highly recommend seeing this while in Santa Barbara. Presentation of President Reagan is Excellent.
So much respect for this presidency!
See a genuine section of the Berlin wall. Reagan Ranch Center, bringing history alive!
So much respect for this presidency!
See a genuine section of the Berlin wall. Reagan Ranch Center, bringing history alive!
Written April 21, 2023
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SonomaNut
Sonoma, CA1,151 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
This is an interesting place to visit if you want to see and hear positive information about our past President personal life. We enjoyed our small conducted tour and the movie. This is the very best part of State Street.
Written February 14, 2022
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waynefromcali
Yucaipa, CA3,234 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
ALL AMERICAN....thats what came to mind when I visited The Reagan Ranch and Young American Center in the beautiful travel and destination city of Santa Barbara California recently.
Dedicated to the life,times and service of The 40th President of The United States of America,Ronald Wilson Reagan!
The experience at The Reagan Ranch and Young Americans Center was terrific and in the center is a vast historical collection of memoribilia from President Reagans and wife,Nancy Reagans, life-such as pictures,speeches,books,his ranch Jeep vehicle and an actual historical section of the"Mr Gorbachev Tear Down this Wall" Berlin Wall that was one of President Reagan's greatest accomplishments-the start of the dismantling the former oppresive Soviet Union and the formerly known USSR communist regime.
One the most famous US Presidents in history,Ronald Reagan was a true heroes,patriot and believer in The USA and democracy.
This is a must see in Santa Barbara or in addition to seeing the world famous-Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley,California.There is plenty of free parking and lots to see and learn about our country,its values,and President Ronald Reagan's life as a great American and a contributor to what truly makes The USA and its democracy the great country that it is .
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#potus #ronaldwilsonreagan #nancyreagan #ronaldreagan #democracy #40thpresident
#trump #donaldtrump #teardownthiswall #santabarbara #berlinwall #usa
Dedicated to the life,times and service of The 40th President of The United States of America,Ronald Wilson Reagan!
The experience at The Reagan Ranch and Young Americans Center was terrific and in the center is a vast historical collection of memoribilia from President Reagans and wife,Nancy Reagans, life-such as pictures,speeches,books,his ranch Jeep vehicle and an actual historical section of the"Mr Gorbachev Tear Down this Wall" Berlin Wall that was one of President Reagan's greatest accomplishments-the start of the dismantling the former oppresive Soviet Union and the formerly known USSR communist regime.
One the most famous US Presidents in history,Ronald Reagan was a true heroes,patriot and believer in The USA and democracy.
This is a must see in Santa Barbara or in addition to seeing the world famous-Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley,California.There is plenty of free parking and lots to see and learn about our country,its values,and President Ronald Reagan's life as a great American and a contributor to what truly makes The USA and its democracy the great country that it is .
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#potus #ronaldwilsonreagan #nancyreagan #ronaldreagan #democracy #40thpresident
#trump #donaldtrump #teardownthiswall #santabarbara #berlinwall #usa
Written August 23, 2020
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DOCBABE_SCOUT
Sun City, AZ737 contributions
Nov 2019
I was a charter subscriber to the REAGAN RANCH/Young America and have visited the Reagan Library several times but this was our first time here. Wonderful memories and tributes.
Written November 23, 2019
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Thank you so much for your review! We hope you come visit us again soon.
Written January 3, 2020
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Sweetheartinni
Houston, TX29 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
First of all the location is breathtaking. The library is well worth a visit. I found it inspiring and moving.
Written November 12, 2019
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beth ann k
Halstead, KS1,793 contributions
Oct 2019
We had a short time to stop in, and wished that we would have had more time. Our guide/host was very informative and helpful. We just wished they opened earlier in the day.
Written October 31, 2019
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ginny527
Nanuet, New York, United States113 contributions
Oct 2019
We had an interesting time with a private guided tour of the museum. We learned a lot about the ranch and it's location. I found it informative as well as interesting. The movie, lisgeninng to speeches took about 2 hours.
Written October 13, 2019
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jay919
Marietta, GA75 contributions
Sep 2019
I found a brochure for this library at my hotel in Northern California
We were planning a trip to Simi Valley to visit Reagan Presidential Library so decided to stop here on our way. We’re very happy we did. The docents are so well versed on the Reagan’s life and adventures at the Ranch. They provided so much history of the property and the improvements the Reagans made to the property
Beautiful photos and Reagan memorabilia.
The museum is free and you get 75 minutes of free parking. We spent a couple hours looking at exhibits and talking with the docents.
We were planning a trip to Simi Valley to visit Reagan Presidential Library so decided to stop here on our way. We’re very happy we did. The docents are so well versed on the Reagan’s life and adventures at the Ranch. They provided so much history of the property and the improvements the Reagans made to the property
Beautiful photos and Reagan memorabilia.
The museum is free and you get 75 minutes of free parking. We spent a couple hours looking at exhibits and talking with the docents.
Written September 29, 2019
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Rick G
Lubbock, TX6 contributions
What is the mandatory cost?
Admission to the Reagan Ranch Center is free! Our volunteer docents love to show guests around and just kindly ask that you sign in at the door.
What are hours of operation
Irishdoc
California39 contributions
11:00 - 4:00; closed weekends
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- Reagan Ranch Center is open:
- Thu - Fri 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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