Castro Adobe State Historic Park
Castro Adobe: Open House
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road (off of Larkin Valley Road), Watsonville, CA, United StatesThis 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. Learn about the Vaquero culture and living during the Mexican Rancho Period of California History. Please note that dogs are not permitted during your tour of the castro adobe. They do not recommend that you leave your dog in your car. Preregistration is required! There is a tour starting every 15 minutes on May 18, June 15 August 11, September 21, October 13, November 16, and December 8. NOTE: Continuous rain will cancel event.
Castro Adobe: Grand Reopening
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road (off of Larkin Valley Road), Watsonville, CA, United StatesThe Castro Adobe has been restored and enriched with museum-quality exhibits, thanks to our caring community working through a special collaboration between California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. Through a theme of “If these walls could talk,” the Castro Adobe now features highly accessible interpretive information, touchable exhibits, and multimedia offerings to enhance visitors’ experience and share the rich cultural and social history of the historic site. Join Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks for a special tour on: Saturday, June 15, Sunday, Aug. 11, or Saturday, Sept. 21 Stay after your tour to enjoy a slice of cake at the Kimbro House! RSVP for the one-hour Friends tour at noon by emailing Lauren Kitayama at [email protected] or calling 831-429-1840 ext. 301.
Castro Adobe: Open House
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road (off of Larkin Valley Road), Watsonville, CA, United StatesThis 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. Learn about the Vaquero culture and living during the Mexican Rancho Period of California History. Please note that dogs are not permitted during your tour of the castro adobe. They do not recommend that you leave your dog in your car. Preregistration is required! There is a tour starting every 15 minutes on May 18, June 15 August 11, September 21, October 13, November 16, and December 8. NOTE: Continuous rain will cancel event.
Castro Adobe SHP – Open House: ‘Tis the Season!
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road (off of Larkin Valley Road), Watsonville, CA, United StatesCastro Adobe Open House: ‘Tis The Season!Saturday, December 9 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm‘Tisthe season of giving and the Castros were known to be generous people.Strangers were not strangers for long as the Castro family invited all toparticipate in a fiesta in the fandango room with live music, and of coursethere was food and drinks! Continue the tradition and come to the Castro Adobeto explore the fandango room and to enjoy complimentary coffee in the cocina,all while learning the traditions and customs of those who called Rancho SanAndres home. Come as strangers and leave as friends! This free event requirespre-registration. Reserve your 90-minute tour of the Castro Adobe at: https://santacruzstateparks.as.me/CastroAdobeOpenHouse.Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California StateParks.
Castro Adobe State Historic Park: ‘Tis the Season
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road (off of Larkin Valley Road), Watsonville, CA, United States‘Tis the season of giving and the Castros were known to be generous people. Strangers were not strangers for long as the Castro family invited all to participate in a fiesta in the fandango room with live music, and of course there was food and drinks! Continue the tradition and click the link below to register to go to the Castro Adobe to explore the fandango room and to enjoy complimentary coffee in the cocina all while learning the traditions and customs of those who called Rancho San Andres home. Go as strangers and leave as friends!