State Historic Site · California

San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

Location: San Benito County, California
Nearest town: 0.2 miles east of San Juan Bautista
Type: State Historic Site

About San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

Buildings from California's era of Spanish and Mexican rule cluster around a historic plaza here, preserved together as a record of that period rather than as a single structure or monument. The grounds include the Plaza Hotel and the José Castro House, both facing the plaza alongside other structures from the same era. The site became a state park in 1933, protecting the concentration of buildings at the historic center of San Juan Bautista.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

San Juan Bautista State Historic Park is in San Benito County, California, 0.2 miles east of San Juan Bautista. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.