Reagan Ranch, Malibu Lake | presidential residence

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Ronald Reagan owned the land that is now called Reagan Ranch from 1951-66. Reagan Ranch is located in Malibu Creek State Park. Reagan used the property for his horses. The trails are still quite popular for riders.

From 1951 to 1966, Ronald Reagan and his family spent many weekends at their 357 acre ranch, a thoroughbred horse farm dubbed “Yearling Row” (hence “Yearling Trail” is there now).

Reagan was very popular with Malibu Lake residents when he was a local and frequented Sam Perkins' general store that used to be across the street from his main gate.The future California Governor and U.S. President was an accomplished horseman and enjoyed jumping gates on his property. This Reagan Ranch was the second of three that existed in his lifetime. The first was in Northridge and the most famous ranch - his presidential retreat - was near Santa Barbara. Remaining on the park property today are the original stables, swimming pool and large outdoor barbecue.

As a nod to history, California State Parks has drawn up plans for an equestrian center with trailer parking and campsites for the western end of the ranch. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25400
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Coordinates:   34°6'36"N   118°44'52"W

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  • The original buildings were mostly burned in 2018 during the Woolsey fire.
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