Living History at San Juan Bautista
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First Saturday, Living History Days!
Step into an Old West town for a fun-filled day. Meet the characters of early San Juan Bautista as our costumed docents bring the past to life. Spend the day with Victorians, Mountain Men, and Pioneer women. Watch the skills and demonstrations of early craftsmen. Enjoy an old-fashioned soda in the family-friendly saloon.
When
1st Saturday of the month from 11 am to 3:30 pm
Cost
- Adults ($3)
- 17 and under (free)
- parking (free)
2026 Dates
- September 5
- October 3
- November 7
- December 5
2026 Special Living History Events
Early Days of San Juan!
Sunday, August 9
Step Back in Time and
Meet the People of Early California,
Participate in Craft and Cooking Demonstrations,
And Drink an Old Fashioned Soda in the Saloon.
Adults $3.00, 17 & under FREE!
Sodas $2.00 each, free parking
For Information Call
831-623-4881
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
Located off Hwy. 101, 15 minutes south of Gilroy
Vertigo Movie night!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Come discover Alfred Hitchcock's important movie, filmed in San Juan Bautista State Historic Park.
This year we will offer three time slots for the guided tour, 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm.
Tours are 45 minutes long and have a cost of $15 per person. Tour tickets will begin to be sold on 8/16/26.
To purchase tickets stop by the gift shop at Plaza Hotel or call the park at 831-623-4881.
If you have any further questions please call or email Julio.Ortiz@parks.ca.gov.
Free showing of Vertigo:
At Dusk, Plaza Lawn, bring blankets and lawn chairs for this free presentation of Alfred Hitchcock's film, screened right where it happened.
A new change for 2026 - the movie will begin at DUSK this year we encourage the public to arrive early.
To follow our events, like us on Facebook @SanJuanBautistaStateHistoricPark
CA State Parks supports equal access. Prior to arrival, visitors needing assistance should contact the park at (831) 623-4881.