City of San Juan Bautista
Incorporated in 1869, San Juan Bautista, population 1,600, is most famous for the historic Old Mission San Juan Bautista, the largest of the California missions, originally built in 1797. The quaint downtown is immediately adjacent to the mission and is an Antiquer’s paradise. The main drag is lined with charming shops and quaint restaurants, and the pace of life is reminiscent of an age long gone. Despite the town’s ample charms and desirable lifestyle, it is less than 3 miles from Hwy 101, less than 35 miles to Carmel’s fine dining, and less than 46 miles from San Jose International Airport and the world beyond. San Juan Bautista is nestled in the San Juan Valley between the Gabilan Mountains and Flint Hills. Map Chamber of Commerce Contact |
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Old Mission San Juan Bautista
The fifteenth of the twenty-one missions in Alta, California, Old Mission San Juan Bautista used to be called home by over 1,200 indians who lived and worked at the mission. The mission was founded by Father Fermin de Lausen. More Info |
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San Benito County
San Benito County covers approximately 1,396 square miles ranging in elevation from near sea level to over 5,000 feet. Its population of approximately 56,000 (40 people/square mile or 16 acres per person) stands as a stark contrast to the density typically associated with the Bay Area only 45 minutes to the North. It is bordered to the north by Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, by Merced and Fresno counties to the east, and by Monterey County on the west and south. Map More Info |
City of Hollister
Hollister, the county seat and it's largest municipality with 36,000 people, is approximately 47 miles south of San Jose and 40 miles east of Monterey, and is home to a majority of the county’s citizens. Much of the land is currently utilized for agricultural purposes, creating a pastoral setting far different from the hustle and bustle of big city life. Map More Info |
