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San Juan Bautista, California
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Mission San Juan Bautista, founded in 1797, is the 15th of the 21 California missions and still retains its original plaza, making it a unique historical site.
The bell tower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 film 'Vertigo' was set at Mission San Juan Bautista, although the actual tower was a Hollywood creation.
The San Juan Bautista State Historic Park surrounds the mission and includes several historic buildings, offering a glimpse into 19th-century California life.
San Juan Bautista is located along the historic El Camino Real, the route that connected the California missions, marking its importance in early Californian history.
Every June, San Juan Bautista hosts the San Juan Bautista Fiesta, celebrating its Spanish and Native American heritage with traditional music, dance, and food.
The Castro-Breen Adobe, built in 1840, is a well-preserved example of Monterey Colonial architecture and is part of the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park.
San Juan Bautista was a significant agricultural hub in the 19th century, with its fertile lands supporting the mission and surrounding communities.
