Location: County: San Benito. Nearest City: San Juan Bautista. See map 2.

Campsites, facilities: No campsite. Point of interest to visit while on tour.

Reservations, fees: Call park for information.

Contact: Phone the park at 1-831-623-4526; E-mail: sjbshp@hollinet.com.

Operating hours, seasons: Call the park for information; 10:00 am -- 4:30 pm every day.

Directions: The park is located in the city of San Juan Bautista, on Highway 156, three miles east of Highway 101, seven miles west of Hollister.

Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is advised.

Trip notes: San Juan Bautista State Historic Park is the site of one of California's 21 Franciscan missions. The location was once the largest town in central California and the hub of travel between northern and central California. It was founded in 1797. The mission is owned and operated by the Catholic Church. It is the largest of its kind in California, and has been in continuous use since July 1, 1812. The State Historic Park site includes several structures built in the 1800s. These include the Plaza Hotel and stable, blacksmith shop, granary, jail and several houses. Park exhibits show California life of the Mission, Mexican and early American periods. The historic park overlooks the fertile San Benito Valley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where to go Camping

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