Description
The Valencia orange is the most commonly found orange in America and holds deep roots in Southern California history. It was cultivated in Los Angeles and first produced commercially in neighboring Orange County, at the R. H. Gilman Ranch in 1875.
The ranch has been home to the Arboretum at Cal State University Fullerton after the school transformed it in 1979. A prominent feature of the grounds is the Heritage House, a late 1800’s doctor’s house that was relocated there.
The Arboretum features wide-ranging, diverse plant life including:
- Local coastal vegetation
- Desert vegetation
- Orange orchards
- Assorted coniferous and deciduous trees
Visitors are welcome anytime during the Arboretum’s operational hours.
- Admission is free, donations are encouraged
- Parking fees: Was free before 2022 athough now $4/hour on weekdays and $6 flat on weekends
- Payment can be made at the kiosk
- Contact phone number: (657) 278-3407
Fee if wanting to reserve
Weddings and large events are often held here with both indoor and outdoor spaces fairly reasonably priced. Ranges from a $500 to $5,000 daily rental fee. Visit their Plan an Event Page.
