Frequently Asked Questions

The California Crown is a reimagined opening day experience for Santa Anita Park’s fall 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 is run on opening day of the Fall Meet at Santa Anita Park, Saturday, September 28 2024.

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.

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 will be available for purchase.

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) 574-7223 or email info@santaanitapark.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.

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.

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.

Colorado/Infield Gate (Gate 6)

Gate 6 is the patron entrance off of Colorado Pl. It's the best entrance to the Infield Admission Gate. General and Handicapped parking available.