City of San Juan Bautista, California


Mission San Juan Bautista, the 15th of the 21 California Missions.
Incorporated in 1869 the general law City of San Juan Bautista is nestled in the heart of the noted San Juan Valley between the Gabilan Mountains and Flint Hills. Rich with culture and history, San Juan Bautista offers her residents and visitors a refreshing small town atmosphere filled with the charm and character of the past. If visiting, we welcome you to the City of San Juan Bautista. Whether touring the Old Mission San Juan Bautista, the largest of the California missions, our State Historic Park with the only Spanish Plaza left in California, or enjoying the downtown dining and shopping experience in our National Register of Historic Places San Juan Bautista Commercial District, San Juan Bautista is sure to become one of your most favored excursions.

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Every Sunday Central Coast Farmer's Market from 9 am to 3 pm on Mariposa Street. First Saturday Living History Celebration First Saturday of each month at the State Park sponsored by Plaza History Association (831) 623-4526. Second Saturday San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk - Every Second Saturday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. You will be greeted by artists and enjoy refreshments, music and affordable art in the “City of History." Look for the Gallery Walk signs along Third Street. The local shops and restaurants will be open for your enjoyment as well. Call (831-623-2454) for more details. July 30 Movies in the Park continues with the showing of “The Big Country” at sunset on the Mission San Juan Bautista Plaza lawn. August 8 47th Annual Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market (8 am - 4 pm) featuring antiques and collectibles of all kinds, nostalgia, memorabilia, food and fun. Sponsored by the San Juan Bautista Rotary Club and the San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce. For more information and vendor spaces call (831) 623-2454.