San Juan Bautista Historical Society

06/23/2026

Can anyone ID these SJB gents, probably from the 1940s? Might they be brothers? TIA.

06/20/2026

San Juan Day Street Festival & Community Yard Sale
Email your name and address to @gmail.com
Street Festival 9am-4pm,
Yard Sales 8am-4pm

06/17/2026

San Juan Day Street Festival and SJB Community Yard Sales Sun. Aug. 9th.
Email [email protected]
to submit your Name & Address to be on Community Yard Sale Map or request a vendor applications
Street Festival 9am-4pm
Yard Sale 8am-4pm

06/16/2026

Saturday, June 20
2:00 PM
California’s First Theater
Monterey State Historic Park

Step into California history at California’s First Theater in Monterey for a special free author talk with acclaimed historian John Boessenecker.

Boessenecker will discuss his latest book, Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta: The Bandit Chief Who Terrorized California and Launched the Legend of Zorro, exploring the life, violence, myths, and Monterey County connections surrounding one of California’s most legendary figures.

Saturday, June 20
2:00 PM
California’s First Theater
Monterey State Historic Park

Books will be available for purchase and signing following the event.

06/14/2026

🍦Toast Margot's Ice Cream Parlor today, JUNE 14, with a cone of delicious ice cream to celebrate their 30 years in business❣️ Congratulations🎉🎊 211 Third Street, SanJuan Bautista, #16 on the San Juan Bautista Historic Walking Trail. https://historicwalkingtrail.com/location/greyhound-ticket-office/

30 years ago we had a vision to sell Margot's Kayla's Kandies and bought this little ice cream parlor.
Celebrate with us on Sundae June 14!

06/14/2026

Who knows what you might find for Dad at Sweet Pea Antiques? Father's Day is June 21.

Does your dad love Golf? We have a framed picture of Spyglass . Does your dad hunt? We have vintage decoys! How about football? We have sports memorabilia. Or maybe he’s the best cocktail maker! We have cocktail shakers and more! Stop by Sweet Pea Antiques and pick up a Father’s Day gift for your dad. Cheers!

06/12/2026

SJBHS ANNUAL MEETING & BREEN MEMORIAL PLAQUE RE-DEDICATION. Sunday, July 12, beginning at 10am. We invited the NSGW to re-install / re-dedicate the plaque we originally dedicated in 1968 (stolen about 10 years ago), and they eagerly agreed and are also dedicating a plaque for the VFW and serving a chicken BBQ. 🐓 Locals can RSVP with $20 payment: exact cash or check payable to NSGW #97. Call or text Wanda (831) 524-1605. Get your tickets now‼️

06/12/2026

👀Stop by the Luck Museum OPEN HOUSE Saturday, June 13 from 10:30-12:00 and check out the archives. Corner of Third and Monterey.🔍

Tickets for the Chicken BBQ lunch at our Annual Meeting July 12 at VFW will be available at the Open House. Exact cash ($20) or check payable to NSGW #97. 🐓

06/12/2026

June is membership month for the San Juan Bautista Historical Society. This is a reminder to our current members and an invitation to prospective members to help us keep the past present into the future. Please join us and provide your input. These are challenging times, and we hope to maintain the historic integrity of our town while sustaining its economic vitality. We are grateful for your support.

06/03/2026

SATURDAY, JUNE 13: The SJB HS will hold an informal Open House from 10:30-12:00 at Luck Museum to coincide with "Coffee with the City Manager" from 10:00-11:00. Come on down!