Sonoma State Historic Park

Sonoma State Historic Park preserves the most significant collection of Mexican and early American period architecture in California. The park includes Mission San Francisco Solano (the northernmost and last of California's 21 missions), the Sonoma Barracks where the Bear Flag Revolt took place in 1846, and the beautifully restored home of General Mariano Vallejo. Walking through these grounds, you experience the pivotal moments when California transformed from Mexican territory to American state. The park offers self-guided tours and ranger-led programs that bring this fascinating history to life.