Sonoma State Historic Park

Park Hours

Open 7 Days a Week, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Year's Day.

Contact Information

(707) 938-9560

Are dogs Allowed?

Yes: Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens.

Reservation Availability

No Online Reservations at this time.

About Sonoma State Historic Park

Unlike most parks with a single plot of land and a continuous boundary, Sonoma State Historic Park is a scattering of historical sites consisting of six midtown locations near Sonoma's Plaza. Off the Sonoma Plaza are Mission San Francisco Solano, the Blue Wing Inn, Sonoma Barracks, the Toscano Hotel & Kitchen, and the Servants Quarters (the remains of La Casa Grande). General Vallejo's Home, also called Lachryma Montis, is less than a mile west of the Plaza. It was the estate of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, Military Commander and Director of Colonization of the Northern Frontier and founder of Pueblo de Sonoma. The headquarters of Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe Rancho is also preserved as a separate unit of the State Park system and can be visited the same day with paid admission to Sonoma State Historic Park (view Petaluma Adobe SHP page).

Get directions through Google Maps

The park's main office address: 363 3rd Street West, Sonoma, California 95476-5632.

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Other Facilities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Drinking Water Available
Day-Use Activities & Facilities

  • Historical/Cultural Site
  • Picnic Areas
  • Env. Learning/Visitor Center
  • Exhibits and Programs
  • Guided Tours
  • Interpretive Exhibits
  • Museums
  • Family Programs

Welcome to Sonoma State Historic Park!

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Visitor Guide

First time visiting the park? Learn more about what the park has to offer.

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Tours and Activities

Explore the park by attending a tour or activity! Learn more here.

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Park History

Want to dive into some more history about our buildings? Learn More Here.

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Special Events

Planning a get-together, reception, or party? Book the park.

Basic Information

Click on the dropdown boxes to learn about the park's fees, accepted passes, park locations, and operating hours.

Parking Fees

  • Free public parking is available behind the Sonoma Barracks, located off of First Street West.

Passes

The following State Park Passes are accepted at Sonoma SHP:

  • Historian Passport Day Use Annual Pass
  • Distinguished Veteran Pass
  • California State Park Adventure Pass

* Park passes can be acquired locally at the Bay Area District Office at 845 Casa Grande Road in Petaluma, California. Call (707) 769-5652 or email bayareadistrictoffice@Parks.ca.gov.

Park Hours

  • Open Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Year's Day.

Gift Shop

  • Open Daily: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • The Gift Store is situated in the historic Sonoma Barracks, originally constructed to house Mexican troops and later utilized by U.S. soldiers after California became a U.S. territory. Store merchandise reflects this heritage.

 

Administrative Office: 

20 E. Spain Street

Sonoma CA 95476

San Francisco Solano Mission: 

114 E. Spain Street

Sonoma CA 95476

General Vallejo's Home: 

363 3rd St West

Sonoma CA 95476

Barracks: 

36 E. Spain Street

Sonoma CA 95476

Bay Area District Office: 

845 Casa Grande Road

Petaluma CA 94954-5804

 

 

Park Rules

Do your part to help protect Sonoma's cultural and natural resources and keep yourself safe. Follow all of the park's posted rules.

  • Trails - For safety’s sake, stay on designated trails and paths.
  • No Alcoholic Beverages - Consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the park.
  • No Drone Usage - Drones may not be flown on or over park property.
  • Dogs are allowed on the trails and in historic areas, but must be kept on a leash. No dogs are allowed in the visitor center/museum.
  • Speed Limit - 15 mph for all vehicles and bicycles.
  • Weapons - Weapons of any kind are prohibited.
  • Collecting - Animals, plants, rocks, dirt, and artifacts are protected by law and may not be disturbed or collected. The picking and taking of fruit is prohibited (Title 14 CA Adm. Code CCR 4306(a).

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