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San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, San Juan Bautista, CA

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San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

Historic plaza and restored adobe, Spanish, Mexican, and American-era buildings in San Juan Bautista, California.

19 Franklin Street, San Juan Bautista CA 95045 · San Juan Bautista, CA

About San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

This state park covers the historic center of San Juan Bautista, a town that served as a major crossroads between northern and southern California. Its plaza was once the town square of a large Central California community. Visitors can explore restored buildings from the Spanish, Mexican, and early American periods, including four main historic museums: the Plaza Hotel, the Zanetta House, the Plaza Stables, and the Castro-Breen Adobe. Many interiors are furnished with period scenes and exhibits. The grounds also hold a blacksmith shop, a historic jail, and an early settler's cabin. Self-guided visits are open daily, and guided walking tours are available by advance reservation. The park sits next to a Spanish-era mission, which is reserved and visited separately.

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