Los Alamitos Race Course

Great friday night out. If you spend 200 for football. Try taking 200 here and have great time. Lots of people to help you. Food drinks horses and good fun people and atmosphere. Special events for kids. Check for these.

I only didn't like this place because I brought my kiddo here for a Halloween youth event. We got a little lost but I was so disappointed to find some attendees without kids smoking right next to the kids with no regard and security didn't care!! We left because I refuse to subject my kid to cigar and cigarette smoke if I can prevent it. I feel like the Halloween event shouldn't have been advertised as totally kid friendly.... ijs.... but I'd go and watch the races if I didn't have my kid. It looked like fun... and I've never experienced that sort of thing as an adult before

Great little race track. Not as big or as fancy as Santa Anita or Del Mar, but lots of fun and smaller crowds

Quaint little track that has a nostalgic feel. Unfortunately it's in need of an upgrade as well. The live racing aspect is pretty cool and has a loyal following. The locals seem to enjoy the intimate experience and interaction. The facility is so-so. I went out a couple exits from the 2nd floor of the grandstand and they were dirty, dark and frankly didn't feel safe as they let you out in weird places. There were sandbags and trash almost blocking the doors. The simulcast isn't horrible when it comes to most major tracks, but they book partial cards and races every day and that's very, very annoying. While you can petty much count on a track like Gulfstream or Belmont to have every race offered for betting, you literally have no idea what's running overall and have to insert a voucher to see what races are available for a particular track. For example, they may only book races 3-5 at the Meadowlands out of the 12 offered. I've actually not encountered this anywhere across the country and was disappointed. On top of that they charge $5 admission in the clubhouse just for simulcasting but the machines are newer and work fine. Apparently the state of horse racing is a bit hazy in So Cal with the rumored sale of Los Al and Del Mar as well (according to a nice and well-informed lady at the info booth). They have some red tape and in-fighting that includes Indian Tribes, etc. Oh well, if you haven't been it's definitely worth a weekend stop.

This is an old school race track. They have food and beer, and even a nice restaurant for more upscale dining. You can view the horses inside, before they go on to the track ( up close and personal...pretty cool) they have tvs everywhere. They have indoor seats to view to races, and outdoor viewing areas if you want to stand at the finish line and watch your horse speed by for a personal photo finish. The three stars is because it hasn't been updated in a while, chairs can be dirty...very old feel to everything ( not in a good way) It's advertised as family fun, but really, this is not a place for kids. There is literally nothing for them to do here. Find a babysitter, and go make some bets. Parking is an additional fee if you want to park close, but the free parking isn't far.