santa anita race park

This is the finest racetrack in the USA.Great viewing,nice seats,and great horseracing..Beautiful San Gabriel mountains provide a beautiful backdrop.

If you have nothing to do on a Saturday or Sunday a day at the races is a great thing to do. If you enter at gate 6 and go to the infield it won't cost you a thing. Granted you can't see the whole track from the infield but you can bring a picnic lunch, watch the horses from the side lines and place a bet if you want to. Just the experience of this beautiful facility is worth it.

Call ahead and reserve great box seating very reasonably prices and fabulous view. Go early, parking is interesting and the stands begin to fill later in the day. Be sure between races you visit the gift shop, the grounds and all throughout the amazing indoor and outdoor areas. The only draw backs we found was smokers on every level and so much litter from people tossing the loosing tickets and cigarette butts.

This is one lovely race track. I have visited over 25 different horse tracks in the US and this is my second favorite. I was born and raised 15 miles from Saratoga, so it gets my first choice.Santa Anita is a classy track. Beautiful landscaping, many great sculptures of famous horses and track celebrities and of course some of the best horses in the country. The San Gabriel mountains provide a beautiful backdrop to the track as an added bonus. The track is well maintained in all areas and you are safe and comfortable at all times. No better way to spend an afternoon and you might come out of there with more money than you had when you went in. Three cheers for one lovely racing venue.

This historic race track was better before new management made some major changes. The legendary Chandelier Room in the Turf Club used to be a great place to hang out. Now it is closed to all but the elite. Still a good place at the track is Clocker's Corner for breakfast. A beautiful setting.

Santa Anita is one of the few tracks that has not been left in a run down deteriorating state due to lack of on track patronage. It has been kept up to date but retains its historical presense, making it a must visit for anyone wishing to enjoy a day at the races as it once was, or almost. The setting against the San Gabrial Mts is spectacular and the racing is as good as any in America. Weather is usually good with a chance of rain in the winter but still even then there are places to hide under the grandstand.

One of the nicest racetracks in the country. Beautifully manicured grass, bushes and trees it is worth a throughout the complex. Beers and food are not cheap but it is worth a day to visit.

Traveled all the way from NY to attend the 2014 Breeders' Cup - everything here was first class. This is the best race track that I have been to, and I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better backdrop than the San Gabriel Mountains. If you are a racing fan, Santa Anita is a must and trust me, it is worth the cross-country flight for those on the East Coast. Looking forward to heading back when Santa Anita hosts the 2016 Breeders Cup.

SA is a wonderful place to watch races. I've been to the Breeder's Cup when they've hosted (in 2009, 2013 and 2014) and will go back when they host again next year in 2016. They host a lot of stakes races and top notch horses run there, so you can always see the superstars (I watched California Chrome and Shared Belief race last weekend, and you won't find a better matchup!) The concessions are good, I am a novice bettor - the people who run the betting windows are always great when I have questions about how something works. The seating is ALL good. You get good views no matter where you sit.

We had our Rotary meeting there this morning and were lucky enough to get a talk from one of the jockeys who rides there. He has ridden at tracks around the world and he said Santa Anita is one of the best 3 or 4 in the world. And he's ridden Dubai, England, all over the world. It is so beautiful and the staff are the friendliest ever.

This place has a magical feeling as soon as you walk into the place. Imagine the 20 ' s here, dressed up in your Sundays best. Walking to the paddock and seeing the jockeys mount the horses. Making bets on a gut instinct because you like the name of the horse or the color or the way the jockey looked at you! Either way you feel that rush as the horses approach the starting gate! You place your bet and close your eyes and imagine the possibilities with your winnings!

you can get into the races for as little as 5 dollars and have a fantastic time spending ...or winning as much as you like ...the latter requiring a bit of luck

Had visited Santa Anita Racetrack on closing day, June 30,2014 and knew I HAD to return!! Such a rich history there for any race fan, AMAZING to see where so many great horses have ran, it is very clean, with an exceptional staff, Art Deco design making you feel like you stepped back in time. I visited again for the the Breeders Cup, specifically the watch the Breeders Cup Classic, my 17yo son went with me and enjoyed the day as well. Such an amazing place/amazing experience!

This place is historic. Racing first started here with "Lucky" Baldwin, the founder of Arcadia. The gardens are beautiful. The turf club is the best place to watch the races, have an adult beverage, and have a very good lunch.

Fun, exciting and interesting day at the horse races!Facilities were very clean, beautiful decor and historical artifacts and information. Best corned beef sandwich!