Rancho Las Lomas

Absolutely fabulous! Experienced «Wild and Free» Yoga with Lacey and Marissa… just amazing! Joe served us lovely Mimosas at the beautiful bar next to the pool — he was great :)
Beautiful live music and atmosphere… go experience this place as soon as you can.

I have lived 5 minutes away from Rancho Las Lomas for a few years and cannot believe I waited that long to come and check out this beautiful place. I purchased a Living Social for five people to tour the wildlife sanctuary on a Sunday morning. Upon entering you are directed to follow the valet parking only signs (only $ 6.00) which gives you a quick look at what your about to tour. It is by reservation only so everyone meets under this really cute arbor which is also a great spot to take your first pictures.
The girl who took us on the tour was very knowledgeable and gave us a little education as well as great stories behind the animals. This place is beautiful, serene and inviting. I could see why so many brides would want to get married here. The tour was about 75 minutes which actually goes pretty fast, and the path was easy to walk with some dirt paths and steps.
Some of the animals we got to see were emus, alpacas, exotic parrots, Lucy Goosey who responds to her name and the beautiful white tiger who looks very content with his quarters.
After the tour we stayed on a bit to have a little wine, beer and whiskey at their bar that looks like a barn. The drink prices were very reasonable but it would of been nice to see one of the local wineries offering their labels. I really think I’m in love with this place.

What an amazing place!
Hidden behind a wooden gate right off of Lawrence Canyon Road, Rancho Las Lomas is worth the drive!
We came here after purchasing a living social deal for a wildlife tour. The premise itself isn’t very large, but the hour long tour went into good detail about the animals and it was a very enjoyable experience. Our tour guide was extremely passionate about the animals and her job and it really showed throughout the tour. The animals appear to be very well taken care of, and it is not very often that you see zebras, giraffes and a tiger just a few minutes away from the city! If you take the tour, I would highly recommend bringing some picnic food to enjoy after, or staying for beer and pretzels.
The venue is also great for events, weddings, and parties! This is truly a hidden gem in Orange County and it’s great that they have opened it up for tours!

Such a cool hidden treasure! A friend of ours works here and told us about it so we decided to take the tour. Got a little history about the property and the family and got to see parrots, llamas, an emu, zebras, a cerval, and a white tiger!
If you bring a stroller, be prepared. There is one section of stairs through the house but that’s it. Not too bad, we just weren’t prepared.
Another great thing about this place, there’s beer and wine tasting! The wines change every couple weeks but the beer is from their brewery. They also have a full bar and lots of whisky options. Can’t wait to come back, great atmosphere.
There is valet or self parking. They also have 2 rooms that you can book and spend the night.
So glad we checked this place out. =)

This is an awesome place! We went during the week when it wasn’t crowded. Rebekah who is one of the zookeepers was so knowledgeable and spoke passionately about the animals in the zoo. All the animals seem very happy and healthy. Cages are spotless!!! RLL really cares about their animals and it shows. What an experience! I highly recommend going through the zoo but you do need a reservation! The zoo is behind a white stucco gated fence so you can easily drive right by it! Just get the address and you would be fine! This place would make an awesome place for a wedding – or even a private party in Rick’s Café! The staff is so friendly! I bought the tickets through Groupon. Well worth it!
One more thing, a reviewer in Costa Mesa, Jeremy mentioned about the limping tiger and how sad it was to see it. The tiger name Lily was limping because she declawed before RLL took the tiger in. RLL probably saved Lily’s life by taking her in so would be protected because she had been declawed by previous owners. This guy should go back and take the formal tour!

What can I say except, we all had a wonderful time. Beautiful surroundings along with beautiful animals we were able to observe. Our guide was great, I wish I could remember her name, she had blonde hair and a pierced nose. You could tell she really enjoyed her job by the way she talked and the information she shared. We scheduled a tour the day after thanksgiving, I had a groupon and I couldn’t wait to take advantage of it. The day was overcast and cold but still lovely. This place is definitely a hidden gem and I recommend taking advantage of the groupon you won’t regret it.

I recently came here with a friend after buying a groupon deal for the beer tastings… BEST DECISION I’VE MADE!
We tried four different beers and also had the pretzels and side dips to try. So good! The location is hidden pretty good so really pay attention to the map. Upon arriving we dropped the car off with Valet and walked back to the beer room. There were plenty of seating and several umbrellas to keep cool.
We checked in with Erica who brought us our flight of beer and our pretzels. She then explained the beers and the dips with the pretzels (The mustard seed and chipotle were my favorite) we fi signed our pretzels and beer and walked around.
The peacocks were beautiful and I fell in Love with Lily the white tiger. Yes it’s sad to see a tiger in a cage and not in their natural habitat but she looked well take care of, with plenty of food and she seems to be enjoying her Popsicle! The animal keeper was also making her rounds making sure the animals were fed and cleaning up droppings. Lily was also quite entertaining with that Popsicle, and kept making funny faces! The zebras were also awesome (not to mention how beautiful they are) and loved their traffic cones filled with hay!
I’m looking forward to come back again and enjoy more beer and pretzels!

Gorgeous location, incredibly friendly staff… but the limping white tiger made me really sad. Keeping such an animal in a cage is wrong, but failing to care for them properly is unacceptable, and ought to be criminal.
Please do better.

My husband and I got married at Casa Bella in September and were so happy that we picked this place. We chose Rancho over one year before the wedding and started go to events and the Barn Bar at least once a month which allowed us to start knowing everyone by name. The entire staff is amazing and I felt like they were all invested in making our wedding great. This place has events for nearly any occasion and we feel that we could bring our family back here in the future to events or to spend a weekend in the villas. All around, Rancho is an amazing place to be and we are very happy with how everything turned out.

This is a beautiful location with absolutely gorgeous buildings, landscaping and the animals are incredible.
I came out for the weekend beer/​wine tasting and what a cool place to spend a Sunday, relaxing in some beautiful surroundings. The Towne Park brews are fantastic… glad to hear they are now selling growlers that you can take home!
I would recommend this place whole-​heartedly to anyone wanting to spend a special day in a special place. I don’t understand the negative comment from Heath B. Clearly not consistent with so many other visitors that had a wonderful experience here.
Take a friend, and spend a Sunday afternoon.

Great beer tasting. And beautiful property with carefully managed exotic animal enclosures.
Lots of plans for expansion. Cecilia gave us a wonderful history of the property and plans for the future.
The location also offers rotating wine tasting — — no chance to get boarded with one Vinyard. They only serve their favorites.
Lori is pleasant and a great representative of the property.
We bought a growler (64oz) and definitely plan to visit again and again.
Thank you Cecilia and Lori

I’ve driven by this place a hundred times on my way to Cooks Corner. This is an up and coming MAJOR player in Orange County’s craft beer and wine scene. I went for their beer tasting and all 4 of their brewed beverages were more to my liking than. Any of the big names in craft brewing. Our server, Cecilia, was very knowledgeable in the property and shared some great Orange County history with me and my family. I had no idea that I would be walking into a high end wedding venue complete with Spanish/​European architecture, a white Tiger, Zebras and Emus when I rolled up for their beer tasting. Lori was also very nice to talk to while we enjoyed a few pints after our tasting. I will definitely make an effort to come back!

Amazing! We purchased a Groupon for a beer and wine tasting and I was super excited to see the property. It did not disappoint! The staff was super friendly and awesome. Conner (sp?) was the guy we mostly dealt with and he was helpful and really nice. We could have walked around that place for days. I can see why it’s a top wedding destination. I would love to have a party there by the pool area and Rick’s Place. That was our favorite spot.
The white tiger was hilarious. He decided it was play time and picked up his car tire and put it in the water, then he took back to his lair. it was awesome to see.
I also had an interesting conversation with an alpaca!
Highly recommend for groups or a date night! Beautiful, hidden treasure!

I bought a Groupon deal for beer tasting with pretzels for a date with the wife. I had never been before and it looked like a cool place to check out.
I scheduled my appointment for noon on a Sunday, but we were up in LA that morning and had to push back our reservation, which was no problem for them. We arrived around 1pm and were served instantly. Employees were friendly and every customer seemed to be enjoying themselves.
After finishing our samplers, we purchased a couple glasses of wine and were free to roam the grounds. The place is absolutely beautiful — the gardens, the buildings, the animals — everything. Even the caregivers were pleasant and social. They educated us and even tried to get the alpacas to leave their food and be friendly!
Two things to keep in mind when you visit:
1. Valet parking (cash only — $ 5, bring some extra for a tip)
2. The emu is very curious, so don’t get too close!

This place is beautiful! I came here for the Orange Coast Magazine’s Best of 2015 Party. They have a valet at front to take your car. If you walk around, there are plenty of spots at the ranch to take some photos.
I love how they have some live animals there too, like parrots, zebras, and deers.
I would totally come here again to check out the other events that they have.

This place is amazing! They have great service. They have some great wine and beer tastings that are worth trying! I definitely recommend this place to everyone. This is a hidden gem that needs to be visited!

Great place. Came here with a groupon and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience.
The wine is tasty, the staff is extremely friendly and attentive, the cheese plate is fun, and the grounds are beautiful!
As far as the actual wine tasting, there are three different categories. The groupon we bought was the cheapest category, the second category had four different wines and a sparking wine ($ 10 more per person), and the third category had five more wines ($ 20 more per person, I believe). We opted for the $ 10 more per person and were very pleased. One of the staff accidentally knocked a small glass of water into my friend’s lap and felt terrible about it (although, let’s be real, it was just water), and we ended up getting one more round of our favorite wine after the official tasting. Pretty cool.
Basically, this is a hidden gem in the hills with delicious wine and a gorgeous area to walk around in. Serious date material. Check it out!

Thank you Groupon for introducing us to this gem! Due to our love of wine tasting, my boyfriend and I just found a great place to relax on a weekend.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. This place also does beer tasting in addition to wine tasting. A flight of four 4 oz beers (including amber American ale, IPA, etc) is only $ 8. After your tasting, you can also get a 16 oz or so as well.
2. 5 wines per person, but there are three different levels — our group gave us the first and basic Angeline line and we decided to upgrade mines to the middle level Bicani line. We ended up tasting 10 different wines because we each chose different levels!
3. $ 5 valet parking — no real exception because this place is very secluded!
*** IMPORTANT: When driving INTO the ranch, be aware that the bridge and most of the driveway is meant for one car. Also DRIVE ALL THE WAY INTO the ranch to meet the valet attendant.
Ambiance:
–We went on the PERFECT day in January. It wasn’t cold but actually very warm and sunny.
–Sat outside in the patio on wooden picnic tables. The tables were decorated with flowers in mason jars. SUPER RUSTIC! I loved the feel.
–Inside the bar area is a large sitting area with TVs.
–After we drank we walked around the property and enjoyed animals like: zebras, parrots, alpacas, an emu, a white tiger and two golden retrievers (I think these were the property’s pets, so cute!).
–The ability to walk around so freely was very enjoyable especially because it allowed us to sober up before driving back.
Food & Drinks:
–I definitely loved the wine selection here. My favorites were on the Bianci menu: Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. On my boyfriend’s menu (I forgot the name): Merlot. (I’m a big fan of red.)
–We met Susan who makes the salsa for the ranch! She made some excellent mayo based on that she brought from home and we talked about Oscar movies together. She’s such a joy!
Price:
–I thought pricing was perfect. For the Groupon deal as well as just regular menu items.
–They do NOT skimp on the wine. At first I was nervous because we only had 5 glasses each, whereas other places I’ve tried 8 glasses for less, they definitely did pour a very fair amount.
ps: Thank you Cecilia for being an awesome person during our wine tasting adventure!
OVERALL: YES. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice quiet place to hang out with your SO, friends, or family!

Wow what a place!
The epitome of a hidden gem. I hike back in Trabuco all the time and had no idea this was here. The grounds are stunning and huge… so many random buildings to host events and the landscaping is impeccable.
We came for a friends 30^th birthday and they had rented out (and stayed overnight in) this little house on property that had a big beautiful grassy area out back which was set up with tables and chairs for our wine tasting/dinner…you could easily host a small wedding just in back of the house.
There’s a small bar built into a cute little shack just down the hill from the house and you can grab a glass of wine or a local beer (they brew their own there!) and roam around and check out the zebras and the tiger or just admire the gorgeous setting.
Our wine tasting was hosted by two very knowledgeable employees of the ranch and they set out a variety of cheeses and meats as well. Our birthday girl’s mom cooked an entire meal for 30 people in the kitchen and we sat outside and enjoyed the fire pit for several hours.
This place is magical… come for a daytime wine tasting with friends or on a date, or think about hosting a special event here, you will not be disappointed.
The only fallout of the experience, was that the tiger was beautiful to look at, but absolutely should not be housed there. The tiger was sad, lonely and unengaged and it was a little infuriating to see. This place could still retain its splendor without the animals here… it seems they would be happier and better taken care of elsewhere.

Beautiful place! Very friendly staff. We had the opportunity to visit this place because my neighbor who is a wedding planner invited me to their Special family day on Halloween. As you enter, there is this big nice wooden gate. It feels like a ranch! ;) and there is a sign that says private property… appointments only… so it gave you this wonderful feeling of going to an exclusive VIP members only kinda place… The grounds was super clean!!! Our favorite animal was the white tiger!!! She was beautiful! She had this nice water fall all to herself!!!
If I was to get married again, I would celebrate here.
It’s a secret gem in Orange County… I am so Thankful that my family had the opportunity to visit this place!