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San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

78 Reviews

#2 of 11 things to do in San Juan Bautista

Historic Walking Areas, Nature & Parks, Sights & Landmarks

Highway 156, 3 miles east of Highway 101, 2nd and Franklin Sts, San Juan Bautista, CA

+1 408-623-4881

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“Beautiful mission, cool historic buildings!”

We really enjoyed our brief visit to the town and Mission. Very nice gardens and museum. We have... read more

Reviewed 24 May 2017

MichaelScott2013

Riverside, California, United States

“Festival ”

OK was here for festival but stopped after visiting mission. Stables are very interesting carriages... read more

Reviewed 20 May 2017

Mary Ann M

Santa Rosa, California

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Highway 156, 3 miles east of Highway 101, 2nd and Franklin Sts, San Juan Bautista, CA

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MichaelScott2013

Riverside, California, United States

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Reviewed 24 May 2017

Beautiful mission, cool historic buildings!

We really enjoyed our brief visit to the town and Mission. Very nice gardens and museum. We have made it a goal to see all 21 missions. I would say that this one is one of my favorites -- along the lines of La Purisima...More

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Mary Ann M

Santa Rosa, California

819

Reviewed 20 May 2017 via mobile

Festival

OK was here for festival but stopped after visiting mission. Stables are very interesting carriages of all kinds to see. And buildings to view. Was a great idea to visit this gem after mission.

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Walker S

San Diego, California

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Reviewed 13 May 2017

Historic next to the Old Mission

A large grass covered area separates the historic park from the Old Mission at San Juan Bautista. The park and mission are built on the San Adreas fault that shakes California from time to time. Park of the movie "Vertigo" was filmed here.

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David C

Norwich, Connecticut

8041

Reviewed 30 April 2017

A Good Complement to the Mission

The state historical park consist of buildings on the south and west sides of the plaza in San Juan Bautista. The San Juan Mission (not part of the park) is on the north side. Together they give a good view of life in California in...More

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jagsigns

Sumpter, Oregon

7516

Reviewed 14 April 2017 via mobile

Very informative

The greeting we received from the ranger made us feel welcome to wander through the historic park at our leisure. The written descriptions were full of unique, fun facts clearly written to be informative and at the same time entertaining. Flowers were in bloom everywhere...More

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VictoriaK2

San Jose, California

26358

Reviewed 16 January 2017 via mobile

Good roadside stop

Nice with pretty views. The handicap accessibility is a little tough with curved walkways and other places unpaved. Parking is on side streets.

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Anne G

Roseville, California

31470

Reviewed 20 November 2016 via mobile

Lovely Historic Area

There is much to see in this beautifully preserved site! You'll want to walk around and take in the lovely views and see the historic buildings. We arrived on a rainy day, so we're planning to return for a much longer visit in better weather!

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Oceandweller7

Larkspur, Colorado

459274

Reviewed 14 November 2016

Great Historical Buildings That Are Well Preserved

This section is in the same courtyard as the mission so it is easy to access. The day I visited it was packed with school groups and looked like and awesome field trip. I enjoyed this whole town as well as this special section as...More

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Norma W

Gilroy, California

488117

Reviewed 26 October 2016

The best preserved of the spanish days of California

The buildings have been preserved in much the original condition. The Adobes are well cared for, and the houses and buildings on the square have been restored to as much former glory as possible. And of course one of the best preserved missions in the...More

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mrboyo

Los Gatos, CA

3312

Reviewed 17 October 2016

a good look at the local history

Surprisingly comprehensive. The museum is well worthwhile for understanding what life was like in the 1800's and before.

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