San Juan Bautista, California
San Juan Bautista is a city of 2,033 people in San Benito County, California, founded in May 4, 1896.
Why visit San Juan Bautista
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and Benjamin Wilcox House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in San Juan Bautista
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About San Juan Bautista
San Juan Bautista (Spanish for "Saint John the Baptist") is a city in San Benito County, California, United States. The population was 2,089 as of the 2020 census. San Juan Bautista was founded in 1797 by the Spanish under Fermín de Lasuén, with the establishment of Mission San Juan Bautista. Following the Mexican secularization of 1833, the town was briefly known as San Juan de Castro and eventually incorporated in 1896.
From the Wikipedia article San Juan Bautista, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks15
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
State historic park in San Juan Bautista, California, United States
Benjamin Wilcox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in San Juan Bautista, California
Jose Castro House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in California, United States
Juan de Anza House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Single-family detached home in San Juan Bautista, California
Marentis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Single-family detached home in San Juan Bautista, California
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Rozas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house located at 31 Polk St. in San Juan Bautista, California, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes14
Inaka Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese
315 Third Street, San Juan Bautista
Mo,Tu off; We-Su 04:00-20:00
Pizza Factory
Restaurant · Pizza
301 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
San Juan Bakery
Bakery
319 Third Street, San Juan Bautista
Mo,Tu off; We-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:00-16:00
18th Barrel Tasting Room
Bar and pub
322 Third Street, San Juan Bautista
Mo,Tu off; Su 12:00-17:00
Bear's Hideaway
Brewery and winery
402 Third Street, San Juan Bautista
Mo,Tu,We off; Th 16:00-19:00; Fr 14:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su...
JJ's Breakfast & Burgers
Diner · American
300 Third Street, San Juan Bautista
Margot's Ice Cream Parlor
Ice cream
Third Street, San Juan Bautista
Mo-Su 11:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:00
2 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Mission Farm Campground
Campground · 0.7 mi
400 San Juan Hollister Road, San Juan Bautista
History
Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the area around San Juan Bautista was populated by the Mutsun, a tribe of the Ohlone Nation of Indigenous Californians. The Mutsuns lived in villages in the area around San Juan Bautista, in settlements composed of thatched huts made of willow and native grasses.
From the History section of San Juan Bautista, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Hazel Hawkins Community Healthcare Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy
301 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista
Map of San Juan Bautista
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 48°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 2.3 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hollister 2 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Benito County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hollister Municipal Airport (HLI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Aromas 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Prunedale 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Hollister 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Ridgemark 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Elkhorn 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Gilroy 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Las Lomas 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Salinas 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Pajaro 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Watsonville 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sanjuanbautistamission, Flickr user: Double Feature ( https://www.flickr.com/photos/double_feature/ ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- San Juan Bautista, CA USA -3rd street - panoramio (6), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- San Juan Bautista, CA USA -3rd street - panoramio (5), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- San Juan Bautista, CA USA -3rd street - panoramio (4), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown San Juan Bautista, California 4297, Cristiano Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Juan Bautista, CA USA - panoramio (4), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown San Juan Bautista, California 4296, Cristiano Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown San Juan Bautista, California 4292, Cristiano Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown San Juan Bautista, California 4290, Cristiano Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Juan Bautista, CA USA - panoramio (16), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown San Juan Bautista, California 4294, Cristiano Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown San Juan Bautista, California 4293, Cristiano Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Juan Bautista, CA USA - Old Miision SJB - panoramio (1), MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Plaza Hotel in San Juan Bautista, California, Pma03, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USA-San Juan Bautista-Rozas House-1, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-San Juan Bautista-Juan de Anza House-1, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benjamin Wilcox House, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castro Adobe, Intranila, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ramoni & Taix Buildings 4298, Cristiano Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pueblo Viejo Imports 4300, Cristiano Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taix Block 4299, Cristiano Tomás, CC BY-SA 4.0
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.