Frequently Asked Questions

The California Crown is a reimagined race day experience for Santa Anita Park’s Autumn Meet. The California Crown will be a 1 1/8 mile race for 3-year-olds & up offering a 1 million dollar purse highlighting California’s richest day of racing. California Crown will feature first-class Thoroughbred horse racing, brand-new experiential activations, exquisite culinary offerings from celebrity chefs, and live performances by world-renowned musical artists.

California Crown is run on opening day, Saturday, September 28 at Santa Anita Park during the Autumn Meet.

California Crown is held at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA.

You can wager on California Crown via 1/ST BET, the official betting app of California Crown. Sign up here: https://www.1st.com/bet/santa-anita-park Fans are encouraged to bring cash to wager with live tellers or on self-service wagering machines throughout the Grandstand.

Doors will open at 10:30 AM. Premium areas will be accessible starting at 11:30 AM.

Yes, and the only authorized seller for California Crown tickets online is CalforniaCrown.com, with our ticketing partner, Ticketmaster. Other secondary market websites with tickets available are not affiliated in any way with California Crown and Santa Anita Park and purchaser assumes all risks.

Depending on availability, a limited amount of tickets will be available on the day of the event.

No, only ticket holders are permitted in their designated sections.

Yes, General Admission tickets are called Park Pass and is available for purchase on Ticketmaster.

Guests will be able to access their digital tickets by logging into their Ticketmaster account.

Yes! You will be able to swipe left and right through your available tickets by tapping on the event under the “My Events” tab in Account Manager.

If you do not have a smartphone, please contact our Customer Service department at (626) 574-6366 or email contact@santaanita.com for assistance.

For your convenience, we will have staff available on site to assist with any mobile inquiries. A dedicated team of experts will also be available at every entrance to ensure that all ticket holders can enter as quickly as possible. You may also visit the Ticket Office. Please have a valid ID for the name on your ticket.

No refunds or exchanges are given.

No, re-entry is not permitted once you leave the race track. Every individual entering must have a valid, unscanned ticket to enter.

For visitors flying into the area, Santa Anita Park is within convenient driving distance of all major Los Angeles area airports. When planning your trip, consider flying into the following airports, in order of convenience: Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) or John Wayne-Orange County (SNA).

18 years of age.

Racing chic attire is required in all VIP premium compound areas.

Yes, and they must be under adult supervision at all times.
Seating: Children under the age of 5 do not require a ticket as long as they don't occupy a seat. If the child under the age of 5 does require a seat, you will need to purchase a ticket for that seat at full price.

Yes, please see our partner hotels here: https://www.santaanita.com/discover/

The California Crown Post Position Draw will be announced at a later date.

There will be no re-entry into the facility.

Yes. This is an outdoor event so plan accordingly if inclement weather is in the forecast. No refunds will be issued due to the weather.

There are specially marked areas designated for wheelchairs in the Club House behind the reserved seat section G and in the Grandstand behind section M. There is handicapped parking available at all parking gates.

Service Animals are allowed at Santa Anita Park. All other animals and pets are prohibited.

For direction details, please visit https://santaanita.com/directions/

ADDRESS 285 W HUNTINGTON DR. ARCADIA, CA 91007
P +1 (626) 574-7223

Santa Anita Park is conveniently located in Arcadia, California - Near Pasadena and within driving distance of San Gabriel, Monrovia, Glendale, and Los Angeles.

BALDWIN GATE (PARKING SITE 8) Gate 8 is the patron entrance off of Baldwin Ave. It's the best entrance for South Admission Gate, Horsemen Entrance, and Executive Offices. General and Handicapped parking available. TRAVELING WEST ON THE 210 FREEWAY From the 210 West, exit Baldwin Ave. Turn right on Foothill Blvd., then right on Baldwin Ave. Go south on Baldwin Ave. until you see the entrance to Gate #8 (look for a signboard). Turn left into Gate #8. Stay left at the fork to enter Santa Anita Park. TRAVELING EAST ON THE 210 FREEWAY From the 210 East, exit Baldwin Ave. Make a right on Baldwin Ave. Go south on Baldwin Ave. until you see the entrance to Gate #8 (look for large signboard). Turn left into Gate #8. Stay left at the fork to enter Santa Anita Park.

CLUBHOUSE GATE (PARKING GATE 5) Gate 5 is the patron entrance off of Huntington Dr. It's the best entrance for East & Clubhouse Admission Gates. General, Valet, and Handicapped parking available TRAVELING WEST ON THE 210 FREEWAY From the 210 West, exit Santa Anita Ave. Make a left on Santa Anita Ave. Go south on Santa Anita Ave. and turn right on Huntington Dr. Follow Huntington Dr. to Gate #5 (look for the large signboard.) TRAVELING EAST ON THE 210 FREEWAY From the 210 East, exit Santa Anita Ave. Make a right on Santa Anita Ave. Go south on Santa Anita Ave. and turn right on Huntington Dr. Follow Huntington Dr. to Gate #5 (look for the large signboard.) HUNTINGTON GATE (PARKING GATE 3) Gate 3 is the patron entrance off of Huntington Dr. It's the best entrance for East & Clubhouse Admission Gates. General, Valet, and Handicapped parking available. TRAVELING FROM THE I-10 OR SOUTH OF SANTA ANITA PARK From the I-10 Freeway, exit Baldwin Ave and head north. Go north on Baldwin Ave., take a right on Duarte Rd. then a left on Holly Ave. and drive straight into Parking Gate 3.

We have 4 designated parking lots on site for California Crown. It is recommended you purchase parking ahead of time as parking may be full or limited for day of sales.

Baldwin Gate (Gate 8)

Gate 8 is the patron entrance off of Baldwin Ave. It's the best entrance for South Admission Gate, Horsemen Entrance, and Executive Offices. General and Handicapped parking available.

Clubhouse Gate (Gate 5)

Gate 5 is the patron entrance off of Huntington Dr. It's the best entrance for East & Clubhouse Admission Gates. General, Valet, and Handicapped parking available.

Huntington Gate (Gate 3)

Gate 3 is the patron entrance off of Huntington Dr. It's the best entrance for East & Clubhouse Admission Gates. General, Valet, and Handicapped parking available.