Website:https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=563 (State Park Website)
Description:This park is part of a nationally recognized historic landmark and can be found adjacent to the extant portion of one of California’s 21 Spanish era mission church sites. The park and its Plaza represent what was once the “town square” of the largest town in central California and was a vital crossroad for travel between northern and southern California. In the park visitors can gain an appreciation of California peoples, from Native Americans, through the Spanish and Mexican cultural influences, right up to the American period in the late 19th century.
Site Condition:Location-Directions The Park is located on Second Street, between Washington and Mariposa Streets In the city of San Juan Bautista, 3 miles east of Highway 101; 7 miles west of Hollister. From 101, go east on highway 156; take a left at the light on 156 and Alameda; from Hollister or Pacheco Pass on 156 westbound, take a right at the same intersection. Landmarks: the Windmill Shopping Center.
General Notes:updated: 4.27.2020 bd
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SAN BENITO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 36.8457792, y coordinate: -121.5371624
Ownership: state
Contacts: Naber, Jennifer *State Park Ranger, Diablo Range District / Gavilan Sector831-901-6161 Phone 1[email protected]http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=563
Silverberg, Christina "Chris" *Diablo Range Special Events Coordinator, Diablo Range Sector7800 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023 831-636-5560 Phone 1831-638-3208 Fax[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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