Visit The Museum at:

   2200 Broadway Street
   Redwood City, CA 94063 
   (650) 299-0104 

Plan Your Visit
Sanchez Adobe

The Sanchez Adobe was constructed between 1842 and 1846 by Francisco Sanchez, owner of Rancho San Pedro and one-time alcalde of San Francisco. Sanchez was a leader of Mexican California who led volunteers against United States forces at the Battle of Santa Clara.

Sanchez raised cattle for the hide-and-tallow trade. When ships came to California, Sanchez could trade his hides for manufactured items. Known as the “California Dollar,” hides could be made into clothes, shoes, and saddles. Tallow or cow fat was made into soap and candles.

Through Time
The site shows the different periods of local history.
Ohlone: Take a walk on the grounds and see native plants. The village of Pruristac was located on the site.
Spanish: View the location of the original farm buildings. The support farm San Pedro y San Pablo sent supplies to Mission Dolores.
Mexican: Explore the Sanchez family’s adobe home, the second oldest building in San Mateo County.
American: Discover what items were uncovered during archaeological digs. See some of the items from the adobe’s time as a hotel and speakeasy.

Hours
Tuesday – Thursday,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday,
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission
Free

Location
1000 Linda Mar Boulevard,
Pacifica, CA
Click here for directions.

School Program
The rancho era comes to life. More >

Contact Us
For more information about visiting the Sanchez Adobe, please call (650) 359-1462 or email us.

Master Plan
Together with San Mateo County Park System, we are planning for the future of the Sanchez Adobe. Click here to view the draft Sanchez Adobe Master Plan.

Don Francisco Sanchez