Santa Anita Park is a prime location for filming since it opened in 1934. The list of movies and television shows using our location range from comedies, dramas, and featured dozens of iconic stars, from Mae West to Johnny Depp. Covering over 320 acres our vast parking lots, beautifully manicured grounds, art deco decor, and picturesque mountain backdrop are a location scouts dream.
Our historic Chandelier Room accommodates up to 350 guests for receptions and 200 for seated dinners. The opulent Chandelier Room boasts an exceptional year-round setting for private events such as weddings, corporate meetings, client or employee appreciation events, holiday parties, quinceañeras, and social gatherings.
ROOM SIZE: 4,350 SQ.FT.
CAPACITY:
Reception: 350
Theatre: 230
Classroom: 112
Rounds: 200
Surrounded by imported antique wood providing an old world feel, the Directors’ Room was once the private domain of the visionaries who built Santa Anita into one of the world’s premiere sporting venues.
ROOM SIZE: 2,300 SQ.FT.
CAPACITY:
Reception: 100
Theatre: 100
Classroom: 48
Rounds: 70
Conference: 28
This exquisite meeting space provides a unique location for cocktail receptions, holiday parties, reunions, seated dinners, and fundraisers. The space can easily be transformed into an exhibition area for tradeshows. We offer a variety of dining options ranging from high-end, specially prepared plated dinners, to full buffet and passed hors d’oeuvres from our celebrated culinary team.
ROOM SIZE: 2,070 SQ.FT.
CAPACITY:
Reception: 250
Theatre: 250
Classroom: 72
Rounds: 160
Conference: 88
The signature outdoor venue is Santa Anita’s Paddock Gardens. The track’s founders took the name Santa Anita “Park” to heart when they created the grounds that encompass the south side of the grandstand. With the legendary Art Deco grandstand serving as a backdrop, the lush Paddock Gardens offer a stunning outdoor venue. The Kingsbury Fountain, statues —including the famous racehorse Seabiscuit — tree lights, and topiaries provide a perfect venue for an elegant summer gala. Santa Anita’s culinary team will create the ideal menu to provide a winning event.
SIZE: Over 2 Acres
The multi-acre Infield at Santa Anita Park offers a fun, safe, and family-friendly environment with pristine scenery and exceptional service, surrounded by the excitement of thoroughbred racing. Offering spacious semi-covered picnic areas, the Infield provides the ideal space to create events of all types — from carnivals and corporate events, to elegant weddings with reception areas. What you create is only limited by your imagination! Santa Anita’s culinary team will prepare a delicious menu specifically crafted to complement your special day.
SIZE: Over 9 Acres
Perched three floors above Santa Anita’s fabled first turn, The 100-to-1 Club puts you right on top of the action and provides a stunning view of races run below you at 40 miles per hour.
ROOM SIZE: 3,700 SQ.FT.
CAPACITY:
Reception: 100
With just under one million square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, Santa Anita Park offers a wide range of options to suit any type of occasion. Whether you are planning a grand gala, a corporate conference, or an intimate wedding, our venue provides the perfect backdrop. As your guests arrive, they will be greeted by the historic Clubhouse or the classic elegance of the Paddock Gardens. The stunning backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Kingsbury Fountain provide unforgettable photo opportunities.
Our dedicated sales and events team is responsive and experienced, ready to guide you through the planning process and turn your event into a success. Our talented culinary team creates an extensive range of food and beverage options, and our Chef is always available to customize a menu that caters to your unique preferences and dietary needs.
Santa Anita Park is conveniently located in Arcadia, CA in the San Gabriel Valley - within driving distance of Pasadena, Duarte, and Monrovia.