Sonoma State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 938-9560
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 66 acres, Sonoma State Historic Park lies in Sonoma County, in Sonoma.
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 7 Days a Week, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Year's Day.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult Museum Entry Fee | $3 |
| Youth Museum Entry Fee | $2 · child |
| Children (5 & Under) Museum Entry Fee | Free |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Adult Museum Entry Fee: $3.00 • Youth Museum Entry Fee: $2.00 • Children (5 & Under) Museum Entry Fee: Free
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the following areas: trails.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens. • Dogs are allowed on the trails and in historic areas, but must be kept on a leash. No dogs are allowed in the visitor center/museum. • Dogs are allowed on the trails and in historic areas, but must be kept on a leash. No dogs are allowed in the visitor center/museum. • Collecting - Animals, plants, rocks, dirt, and artifacts are protected by law and may not be disturbed or collected.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programs
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Sonoma State Historic Park includes California’s 1823 Sonoma Mission, the Victorian home of Mexican General Mariano Vallejo, and several other historic structures with accessible features as described below. The park is mostly in the central square of Sonoma. Phone (707) 938-9560 between the hours of 10 am to 5 pm for more information.
Trails
Sonoma City Bike Trail: An approximately 0.3-mile segment of the Sonoma City Bike Trail is located within the park. This asphalt surfaced trail is approximately 6 feet wide and 1.5 miles total in length. The trail segment within the park is accessed from the Casa Grande Lot, located off 1st Street E, behind the Barracks building.
Exhibits/Programs
Numerous historic buildings are part of this downtown Sonoma park. Historic doors and thresholds may require some assistance, but some structures are accessible as described. An information kiosk on the city square is on an accessible path of travel. The Casa Grande Lot, located off 1st Street E, behind the Barracks building, has five accessible parking stalls available; parking is free. A generally accessible unisex restroom is available in an outbuilding behind the Barracks building.
Read more from the park
Barracks: The first floor includes exhibits, a video room and a store. They are generally accessible. Assistance is available to reach sales items. A captioned video tour is available for viewing.
Sonoma Mission: The chapel and reconstruction room are generally accessible, and the courtyard grounds are usable.
Toscano Hotel: The front parlor exhibits are generally accessible, and the side alcove exhibits are usable. Aisle and turn space are limited.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Park Rules
Do your part to help protect Sonoma's cultural and natural resources and keep yourself safe. Follow all of the park's posted rules.
- Trails - For safety’s sake, stay on designated trails and paths.
- No Alcoholic Beverages - Consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the park.
- No Drone Usage - Drones may not be flown on or over park property.
- Dogs are allowed on the trails and in historic areas, but must be kept on a leash. No dogs are allowed in the visitor center/museum.
- Speed Limit - 15 mph for all vehicles and bicycles.
- Weapons - Weapons of any kind are prohibited.
- Collecting - Animals, plants, rocks, dirt, and artifacts are protected by law and may not be disturbed or collected. The picking and taking of fruit is prohibited (Title 14 CA Adm. Code CCR 4306(a).
Getting there
- Address
- 14 East Spain Street
Sonoma, CA 95476 - Nearest town
- Sonoma
- Coordinates
- 38.2943, -122.4610
- Phone
- (707) 938-9560
- bayareadistrictoffice@Parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park's main office address: 20 E. Spain, Sonoma, California 95476-5632.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology