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Outdoors Glen Ellen, Sonoma

Jack London State Historic Park

An outdoor spot in Glen Ellen, Sonoma, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen, Sonoma
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Why go

Ranch trails, vineyard views and the ruins of Jack London's Wolf House.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Sonoma, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Glen Ellen Star, 1.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Glen Ellen
Price
$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Sonoma, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Glen Ellen Star

    Small wood-fired kitchen serving pizzas, roasted vegetables and local wines.

    Food · 1.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Girl & the Fig

    Wine-country French cooking just off the plaza, open since 1997.

    Food · 6.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Sonoma Plaza

    California's largest town square, ringed by tasting rooms and shops.

    Sight · 6.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Mission San Francisco Solano

    The last of California's 21 missions, part of Sonoma State Historic Park.

    Sight · 6.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Basque Boulangerie Café

    Plaza bakery for pastries, coffee and sandwiches to take on the road.

    Food · 6.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Buena Vista Winery

    California's oldest commercial winery (1857), with historic stone cellars.

    Drinks · 7.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Jack London State Historic Park is a stop on our California Wine Country route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Sonoma

Jack London State Historic Park is our only outdoors pick in Sonoma; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Sonoma guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Sonoma run from 57°F in December to 92°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Jack London State Historic Park itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Sonoma from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Sonoma weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA
Coordinates
38.35632, -122.54177
Destination
Sonoma, California

Jack London State Historic Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Jack London State Historic Park?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Jack London State Historic Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Jack London State Historic Park?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: The 1.5-mile walk to the Wolf House ruins is easy.

Where is Jack London State Historic Park?

Jack London State Historic Park is at 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Jack London State Historic Park?

Jack London State Historic Park appears on California Wine Country, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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