Will Rogers Ranch House

Will Rogers Ranch House is a Rustic ranch in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986). Built in 1926, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by California State Parks (California Department of Parks and Recreation).

Location: 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, Los Angeles, California, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1153, SRC-1154, SRC-1156
• Built in 1926
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1153, SRC-1155, SRC-6110, SRC-10022
• Architectural style: Rustic
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1153, SRC-1155, SRC-2913
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1156, SRC-1153, SRC-2924
• Appeared in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (movie, 1986)
  confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1156, SRC-1154, SRC-3235, SRC-6111, SRC-6112, SRC-9261, SRC-9575

Ownership history

Current owner — California State Parks (California Department of Parks and Recreation) (since 1944)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-5102, SRC-1156, SRC-13993

Current owner — California State Parks (California Department of Parks and Recreation) (since 1944)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-5102, SRC-1156, SRC-13993

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10022 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form — Will Rogers House (Western Ranch House), Los Angeles, CA (NRHP Ref. #71000149) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1153 — California State Parks — Western Ranch House of Will Rogers (California Register inventory) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1154 — Movie-Locations.com — Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home filming locations (Tier 3, specialist_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1155 — Historic-Structures.com — Will Rogers House, Pacific Palisades California (Tier 3, specialist_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1156 — Wikipedia — Will Rogers State Historic Park (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13993 — National Park Service — Santa Monica Mountains NRA, Will Rogers State Historical Park (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-2913 — Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS No. CA-2273-A) — Will Rogers Ranch, Main House, National Park Service / Library of Congress (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2924 — National Park Service — NPGallery, National Register of Historic Places asset detail: Rogers, Will, House (NRIS ID 71000149) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3235 — Giggster — Where Was Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Filmed (Tier 3, filming_locations_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5102 — parks.ca.gov (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6110 — Will Rogers Western Ranch House — Photography on the Run (Tier 4, local_history; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6111 — Travels with MaiTai Tom — Will Rogers State Historic Park & Ranch, Pacific Palisades (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6112 — The 80s Movies Rewind — Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) Movie Filming Locations (Tier 3, fan_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9261 — The Union Democrat — Here are the famed movie and TV locations destroyed in the Southern California fires (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9575 — California State Parks — Selected Motion Pictures Filmed in State Parks (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home filmed?

Will Rogers Ranch House, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

Can you visit Will Rogers Ranch House?

Yes — Will Rogers Ranch House is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Park open daily 8am-sunset. Ranch house NOT currently open for tours.. Admission: Park entry free; vehicle day-use/parking fee $12. House tours normally free when operating..

Where is Will Rogers Ranch House located?

Will Rogers Ranch House is located in Los Angeles, California.