Travel & Lodging Information
San Juan Bautista, CA
Mission San Juan Bautista.
Our backdrop for the weekend will be the historic mission town of San Juan Bautista, CA.
Proudly home to Mission San Juan Bautista, founded by Spanish missionaries in 1797, everything in this small town is easily accessible by walking.
There are many amenities and activities for you to explore during your stay. Featured prominently in Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, you can explore the mission and CA State Historical Park, peruse the antique stores, or sample the local restaurants and bars.
Hotels & Lodging
There are two hotels in town, both walking distance from the venue. Please inquire with the hotel to include you as part of the room blocks we’ve reserved for the wedding.
Posada de San Juan
310 4th Street
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Small boutique family run hotel in the heart of town, 3 minute walk from the venue.
Hacienda de Leal
410 The Alameda
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Mission meets modern, beautiful hotel on the edge of town, 8 minute walk from the venue.
Group code: YH79J3
Travel Information
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Driving directions from SJC to San Juan Bautista
- 50 miles awaySan Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Driving directions from SFO to San Juan Bautista
- 90 miles awayOakland International Airport (OAK)
Driving directions from OAK to San Juan Bautista
- 90 miles away
Visitors Information
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM (English)
Sunday: 12:00 Noon (Spanish)
Sunday: 1:30 PM (Spanish)
Reconciliation (Confessions):
Saturday: 4:00 PM (Guadalupe Chapel)
Town Historical Tour
San Juan Bautista Historic State Park
“The park includes several structures built in the 1800s. The four main historic museums are the Plaza Hotel, the Zanetta House/Plaza Hall, the Plaza Stables, and the Castro-Breen Adobe. Many of the interiors are furnished vignettes or colorful and informative exhibits that help create a unique learning environment for people of all ages. The park also features a blacksmith shop, the historic jail, and an early American settler’s cabin.”
Nearby Drives
Pinnacles National Park
45 minutes away from Downtown San Juan Bautista, volcanic chaparral, with beautiful hikes and caves.
Santa Cruz
45 minutes out of San Juan Bautista, the rebellious and quirky Santa Cruz carries on its tie-died tradition.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Resort beach town, full of boutiques, tasting rooms, restaurants, shopping, and golf.
CA Highway 1
Spend a day cruising the coast, by heading north to San Francisco, or south towards Cambria and have lunch at Nepenthe.
Wine… I know, but it’s us. What did you expect?
Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley is a small patch of Dionysian beauty. Park and walk from tasting room to tasting room sampling California Pinots and other cool weather grapes. Be sure to check out Georis! It’s a favorite.
San Benito Wine Trail
San Benito has been a wine growing region since the 1850’s, growing around the Mission’s agricultural community. DeRose has some of the oldest vines in the valley and a classic car museum too.
Are you a golfer? Here are some nearby recommendations.
San Juan Oaks Golf Club
A Fred Couples designed course about 10 minutes drive from downtown San Juan Bautista.Ridgemark Golf Club
A championship caliber public course located 15 minutes from downtown San Juan Bautista.Former officers course overlooking the Monterey Bay with great discounts for veterans. A 45 minute drive from San Juan Bautista.
Pebble Beach
One of the world’s most beautiful public courses with arguably the most famous hole in golf, make sure to make reservations far in advance. Just under an hour drive from San Juan Bautista.