Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

Park Hours

Open daily 10:00am - 5:00pm
The adobe building closes at 4:30pm.

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Years Day

Admission Fees

Adults - $3.00 | Youth (age 6-17) - $2.00 | Children (5 and under) - $0.00

Your admission receipt can be used like a ticket for same day admission to the following sites at Sonoma SHP:

  • San Francisco Solano Mission
  • General Vallejo's Home

Please pay park fees up the path at the adobe building, NOT at the kiosk.

Street & Mailing Address

3325 Adobe Road, Petaluma CA 94954

Contact Information

(707) 762-4871

Are dogs Allowed?

Yes: Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: Adobe Creek, backcountry areas, and historic buildings.

Reservation Availability

No Online Reservations at this time.

About Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

Petaluma Adobe was General Mariano Vallejo's working rancho, a fertile, sprawling 66,000 acre, 100 square mile, agricultural empire from 1834 to 1846. Half of the original ranch headquarters building has been restored. One of the largest adobes in California, 80% of the adobe and 20% of the wood is original to the 1836. Authentic furniture and interpretive displays make it possible to visualize many aspects of life on Vallejo's sprawling rancho.

Get directions through Google Maps

A 20 minute drive from Sonoma, the park is at the east edge of Petaluma, off Highway 116 and Adobe Road.
Address:
3325 Adobe Road, Petaluma, CA 94954

EV Information

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Other Facilities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Drinking Water Available
Day-Use Activities & Facilities

  • Historical/Cultural Site
  • Picnic Areas
  • Env. Learning/Visitor Center
  • Exhibits and Programs
  • Guided Tours
  • Interpretive Exhibits
  • Museums
  • Family Programs
  • Geocaching

Welcome to Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park!

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Special Events

Fandango

¡Fandango!

Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Welcome the start of fall with music and dances from the 1840’s to experience the traditions of Mexican California! View ¡Fandango! details here.

Educational Programs

The Petaluma Adobe SHP offers educational programming fit for schools near and far!

Adobe Balcony

4th grade classrooms can study life at Vallejo's Petaluma Rancho first-hand in this immersive 6-hour program. Hands-on activities such as candlemaking, basketmaking, cooking, and wool-spinning are included! View our page on our Environmental Studies Program.

Students can discover Mexican-era California history with knowledgeable park staff! Our tours are compliant with California's 4th grade social studies curriculum and are approximately 45 minutes long. View our page on our School Tour Program.

Can't come visit the park in-person with your classroom? We offer virtual tours of the Petaluma Adobe via PORTS powered by Zoom. View more details on the PORTS program.

Park Rules

Do your part to help protect Petaluma Adobe'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).

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