National Historic Site · CA

Things to do in Manzanar

The National Park Service lists 3 things to do at Manzanar National Historic Site. 3 have no extra fee, 3 need no reservation, and 2 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

All (3) Junior Ranger Program (1)Self-Guided Tours - Auto (1)Self-Guided Tours - Walking (1)

Manzanar Junior Ranger Booklet and Badge — Photo: NPS

Become a Manzanar Junior Ranger

At home or at Manzanar, becoming a junior ranger is a great way to learn about the stories of Manzanar.

1-2 Hours Year-round

Junior Ranger Program

Driving, Biking, and Walking at Manzanar

The site is open during daylight hours, see it on foot or via the 3.2 mile driving tour road.

1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Auto

The Block 14 Mess Hall in spring snow. — Photo: NPS/MH

Explore Manzanar Block 14 Exhibits

Walk through one of the 36 Blocks of Manzanar to feel what life would have been like here during WWII.

1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Manzanar. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

Things to do at nearby parks

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (CA)
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Mojave National Preserve (CA)
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (CA)

Sources

National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
Manzanar National Historic Site — things to do on nps.gov