Santa Anita

[ne to socal]

Originally Posted by cal828

Going to Los Angeles on Thursday and will be staying very near The race track. Will likely be there at least 2 weeks and maybe longer so will undoubtedly get a chance to go to the track. Have never been there. Some kind soul(s) give me some helpful info. What does it cost to park? Do they have Wi-Fi? What's the difference between general admission and clubhouse?
I am guessing that the general admission is pretty much no frills and little access to the live racing? Would appreciate answers to these questions and anything else that you think would be helpful.

Parking is free Thursday and Friday, I believe, and $10 or less other days. Infield parking may even be free all the time, haven't parked there in a while.

Yes they have WiFi. Some ADW and racing related sites will be blocked, but otherwise coverage is very good.

General Admission is 100% perfectly fine, with lots and lots of access and seating. You have the rail all the way past the finish line. The place is huge.

Clubhouse is $10 and probably worth it just to poke around the other seating areas and food options.

Thursdays and Fridays I think are free GA...

Say hello to Frank the bartender in the Clubhouse (the bar to your right as you enter from valet parking/gate) and get him to tell some old Hollywood celeb stories.

Wake up early one day (any day of the week) and watch the workouts at Clocker's Corner. You'll be in very good company.

Take the Seabiscuit Tram Tour if you have a chance.