Sonoma State Historic Park — Attraction in Sonoma

This is a piece of California history that compliments the Mission San Francisco Solano next door. It was the home of General Vallejo and the headquarters of the military in Sonoma. The original Casa Grande burned down, but the adobe servants quarters survived. Also in this park is the Sonoma Barracks. It is a small park, but it is very interesting California history of the 1800's. The Sonoma Barracks contains a gift shop and exhibits on the life of Mexican soldiers stationed here. It also has exhibits on life in Sonoma during that period and the subsequent Bear Flag rebellion that toppled the Mexican government and claimed California for the United States. You can take the stairs up to the second floor of the barracks and get a great view of the street and Sonoma Plaza. It is free to enter. If you are in Sonoma, you...

Sept 2025. Excellent stop for history buffs. We spent over two hours just to complete our self-guided tour of the landmarks in downtown Sonoma. Many more landmarks are nearby.

Our visit coincided with nothing. We arrived on a weekday in Sept. and there was plenty of parking within two blocks. It may be jammed on a holiday or weekend.

The exhibits and interpretations could be improved, but it is 2025.

In fact, I was impressed with the attention to historical accuracy and honesty. It's quite reasonable for our time and place, and for an exhibit for the lay public.

I would take small kids if I had any. I did have my adult daughter in tow.

We will return next year.

Staff was friendly and helpful. Admission was a nominal...

Absolutely LOVED this park. So much history, and so very visually inviting. We had a great docent who explained the whole history of General Vallejo and his contributions to the area and all about his family. Touring his home, it IS very filled with wonderful spirits of his family, was pure delight. Everything was kept in perfect shape and I loved that we were invited in and could share their life the way they lived it. Behind back was the amazing pond with huge turtles in it. I believe it provided water for the area. Not a place...