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Mission San Francisco Solano

A sight in Downtown Sonoma, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes.

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Mission San Francisco Solano in Downtown Sonoma
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Why go

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

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Sonoma, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 1 outdoor spot. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Basque Boulangerie Café and Sonoma Plaza. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown Sonoma
Price
$
Time needed
45 min

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Basque Boulangerie Café

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

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Sonoma Plaza

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

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Girl & the Fig

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

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Buena Vista Winery

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

    Drinks · 1.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Gundlach Bundschu Winery

    Family winery since 1858, with hillside vineyards and a relaxed tasting room.

    Drinks · 2.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Glen Ellen Star

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

    Food · 6.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mission San Francisco Solano is a stop on our California Wine Country route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Sonoma

Mission San Francisco Solano is our only sight 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.

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Getting there

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Address
114 E Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
Coordinates
38.29371, -122.45589
Destination
Sonoma, California

Mission San Francisco Solano: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mission San Francisco Solano?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Mission San Francisco Solano. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Where is Mission San Francisco Solano?

Mission San Francisco Solano is at 114 E Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA, in Downtown Sonoma. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mission San Francisco Solano?

Mission San Francisco Solano appears on California Wine Country, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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