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local attractions / PARKS & RECREATION King Gillette Ranch & Visitor Center N ESTLED IN THE HEART of the Santa Monica Mountains, King Gillette Ranch features a stunning 1928 Wallace Neff designed mansion evoking the tales of Hollywood’s Golden Era that is the perfect setting for weddings and special events. The ranch also offers a grand Eucalyptus Alleé that majestically welcomes all guests, along with rolling lawns, formal courtyards, a tranquil pond with bridges and swans, which set the stage for any elegant occasion. One of the most stunning locales in the area, the 588-acre ranch is situated in the heart of the Malibu Creek Watershed, by the confluence of five major tributaries, and is adjacent to Malibu Creek State Park. This scene parkland