Sánchez Adobe Park

Sánchez Adobe Park is a restored adobe residence set on approximately 5.5 acres of land near San Pedro Creek in San Mateo County. The site now functions as a house museum maintained by the San Mateo County History Museum with educational displays about the region's past.

Francisco Sánchez built the adobe house between 1842 and 1846 using materials recycled from an earlier Spanish mission outpost that had been established in 1786. The construction reflected changing times as the region shifted from Spanish missionary control to Mexican ranching operations.

The site reflects the everyday lives of three distinct groups who called this place home across different eras, leaving their mark on both the building and landscape. Visitors can sense how Ohlone families, Spanish missionaries, and Mexican ranch workers shaped the character of the land itself.

The grounds are easy to explore on foot with pathways around the adobe building and across the property. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and come prepared for changing weather, as the location is open and relatively close to the coast.

During Prohibition the site served as Hotel San Pedro with hidden whiskey stills concealed beneath the floorboards while tourists arrived via the Ocean Shore Railroad. This underground operation reveals a lesser-known chapter of California's past during that era.

Location: San Mateo County

Website: http://parks.smcgov.org/sanchez-adobe

GPS coordinates: 37.58827,-122.49386

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25