Sonoma State Historic Park

About Sonoma State Historic Park

Sonoma State Historic Park preserves multiple sites across wine country near Sonoma Plaza, telling the story of California's early history and the birthplace of the California Bear Flag. Visitors explore Mission San Francisco Solano, General Vallejo's home, and the Sonoma Barracks, each offering insights into the region's past. The park operates daily and welcomes dogs in the historic zone and developed areas, though they are not permitted on trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, or in historic gardens. Guests can participate in historic walking tours that cover the mission and barracks, and seasonal programs such as Monarchs and Marigolds connect visitors with the park's natural and cultural features. The park suits history enthusiasts, families interested in California's heritage, and those seeking to understand the state's complex past through direct experience of preserved buildings and landscapes.