General M.G. Vallejo Home
General M.G. Vallejo Home
4.5
About
Historic home built by General Vallejo in 1850.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience General M.G. Vallejo Home and nearby attractions
The area
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
121 within 3 miles
Attractions
139 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
87 reviews
Excellent
39
Very good
39
Average
9
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Nita M
Tulsa, OK72 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
We weren’t able to tour inside the home, but really enjoyed walking the trails surrounding the area. Farmer’s Market was right off the trail as well as an historic vineyard. Worth seeing!
Written April 3, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
worktotravel14
Trenton, NJ3,725 contributions
Jun 2021
Don't be fooled by many of the pictures. The Vallejo house is set back about a quarter mile from Spain street and is part of the Vallejo state park complex The walk to the house from the main street is a tree-lined, gorgeous entry in to what was the grandest estate in the community at one point. The general who had many children and a major estate which still grows fruits, nuts, and other foods was a presence in the community. The local community takes pride in this hidden gem. There is a picnic area if you'd like to sit down and have a rest or a meal, but it is flanked by warnings of rattlesnake occupation. We further stretched our legs.
Great history of this area of the community
Also, worth noting that this gives you entrance to the Solano mission.
Great history of this area of the community
Also, worth noting that this gives you entrance to the Solano mission.
Written September 25, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Davigeta
Saint Louis, MO1,122 contributions
May 2023
This is a beautiful home on lovely grounds. The printed guide to the home is helpful in understanding the place. Parking in available on-site! We saw a lot of cacti on our trip, but this place was the only one that had cactus flowers blooming! This place is free if you went to the nearby Mission in town.
Written May 28, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
gail v
Concord, CA12 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
As a fourth grade teacher, visiting General Vallejo's home was perfect for taking pictures to share with my class. We walked from the Inn at Sonoma along a great walking path. The home was actually shipped around Cape Horn and assembled on the site. It is a self guided tour. We walked through the two story house on our own and enjoyed looking at the period furniture. The cost of admission is just a few dollars and the ticket can be used on the same day to enter the mission and the military barracks. Great deal!
Written April 25, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Steve H
Cupertino, CA300 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
This historic home is well preserved and offers interesting insight about the daily life of a leading figure in California history.
Written April 11, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
M T
2 contributions
Sep 2013
We stopped here during a day of bike riding. Paid $3 entrance fee to the guard and we proceeded to see the rest of the property. The historic possessions are in good condition. At the house we met Ms Pat who was very knowledgable of the history of the property and family. She did a fine job testing us on the vocal war influence on the General's trade success. Great koi pond on the site. Watch out for mountain lions and rattlesnakes.
Written September 29, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
dickginnold
San Cristobal de las Casas28 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
The layout, condition and staging of each room was terrific. Two rangers were handling two groups of schoolchildren during our visit and were great teachers. They had each little grade schooler telling his name, where from and then choosing the next one. Everyone was involved.
Written March 10, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Catherine81D
Santa Rosa, CA51 contributions
Jun 2012
This little bit of history is often forgotten by tourists and locals alike. It will be a short visit but really gives you a feel of old Sonoma.
Written January 11, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
kay-cee-1138
Houston, TX486 contributions
Nov 2022
The Gen. Vallejo Home is a preserved residence dating from the early days of the town in the 19th Century. It includes the main house, a barn, other outbuildings and cottages, as well as a small water resevoir.
There is a good-sized parking lot for visitors (it is about 3/4-mile from the plaza in town), and there are public restrooms on the north side of the lot. Entry is via the restored barn where exhibits and artifacts introduce one to the family and cultural and political situation at the time they were here. The entry fee is $3.00/adult, but that also covers a couple of other historical sites around town, if seen the same day. A state park ranger in the barn was most helpful with our questions and suggestions for how to see the grounds. Visitors are provided with a sheet (to be returned to the desk) that explains the various places on the property and gives details of the rooms within the house.
The main house is probably the most popular draw. It is remarkly well-preserved and excellently furnished for the period, and it gives a vivid idea of life back then for the fairly-well-to-do. There is some weather (and bird) damage to the exterior of the house, which is unfortunate, but doesn't detract from the experience.
Other structures include cottages (in varying condition) and a kitchen (behind the house). And there are lots of cactus growing on the grounds too.
Overall, a fun and informative historical outing.
One more thing: look closely at the large pine tree about 20 feet away from the front of the house. It is covered with holes, as high as one can see, with each hole neatly plugged with an oak acorn. The local Acorn Woodpeckers have been hard at work!
There is a good-sized parking lot for visitors (it is about 3/4-mile from the plaza in town), and there are public restrooms on the north side of the lot. Entry is via the restored barn where exhibits and artifacts introduce one to the family and cultural and political situation at the time they were here. The entry fee is $3.00/adult, but that also covers a couple of other historical sites around town, if seen the same day. A state park ranger in the barn was most helpful with our questions and suggestions for how to see the grounds. Visitors are provided with a sheet (to be returned to the desk) that explains the various places on the property and gives details of the rooms within the house.
The main house is probably the most popular draw. It is remarkly well-preserved and excellently furnished for the period, and it gives a vivid idea of life back then for the fairly-well-to-do. There is some weather (and bird) damage to the exterior of the house, which is unfortunate, but doesn't detract from the experience.
Other structures include cottages (in varying condition) and a kitchen (behind the house). And there are lots of cactus growing on the grounds too.
Overall, a fun and informative historical outing.
One more thing: look closely at the large pine tree about 20 feet away from the front of the house. It is covered with holes, as high as one can see, with each hole neatly plugged with an oak acorn. The local Acorn Woodpeckers have been hard at work!
Written December 14, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
vft32
Albuquerque, NM9 contributions
Apr 2019
As a child I lived next to Gen. Vallejos grandson. The house he lived in at the time was built by my father.
Beautiful grounds and plenty of history of how life was in Sonoma "back" in the early days.
Beautiful grounds and plenty of history of how life was in Sonoma "back" in the early days.
Written August 7, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ruth C
Sonoma, California
Does the Town of Sonoma take care of the historic property?
Written April 10, 2015
Showing results 1-2 of 2
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing