San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

The park contains several historical structures including the Plaza Hotel, José Castro House, and buildings surrounding the central plaza of San Juan Bautista.

Established in 1933, this park preserves buildings from California's Spanish and Mexican period, receiving National Historic Landmark status in 1970.

The park exhibits the intersection of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and early California history through preserved architecture and archaeological artifacts.

Visitors can explore the museum in the Plaza Hotel, participate in guided tours, and attend monthly living history demonstrations featuring period activities.

The park includes one of California's largest mission churches, built between 1803 and 1812, which remains an active parish to this day.

Location: San Juan Bautista

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=563

GPS coordinates: 36.84556,-121.53456

Latest update: March 12, 2025 02:08