Guidebook for San Juan Bautista & Rancho Tranquillo
Essentials
Our local Windmill Market is a perfect spot to pick up some fresh sandwiches (made to order!) bakery items for a light breakfast, snacks, beer or wine. Staff is super friendly and prices are reasonable. You can assemble a gourmet picnic and bring it to the tent to enjoy as you watch the sun set on our deck, by the fire. It's heaven!
The BEST! Great people, fresh roasted (on-site!) high quality coffees from around the world, wood fired pizza and delicious fresh baked goods. Try the scones, breakfast bowl or burrito. They also have brick-oven pizza, local wines and craft beers on tap. Local artists' work line the walls. You'll want to move to San Juan Bautista.
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Vertigo Coffee Roasters
81 4th StThe BEST! Great people, fresh roasted (on-site!) high quality coffees from around the world, wood fired pizza and delicious fresh baked goods. Try the scones, breakfast bowl or burrito. They also have brick-oven pizza, local wines and craft beers on tap. Local artists' work line the walls. You'll want to move to San Juan Bautista.
Our local Windmill Market is a perfect spot to pick up some fresh sandwiches (made to order!) bakery items, snacks, beer or wine. Staff is super friendly and prices are reasonable. You can assemble a gourmet picnic and bring it to the tent to enjoy as you watch the sun set on our deck, by the fire. It's heaven!
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Windmill Market
301 The AlamedaOur local Windmill Market is a perfect spot to pick up some fresh sandwiches (made to order!) bakery items, snacks, beer or wine. Staff is super friendly and prices are reasonable. You can assemble a gourmet picnic and bring it to the tent to enjoy as you watch the sun set on our deck, by the fire. It's heaven!
Arts & Culture
This little theater's founder and creator Luis Valdez is famous for directing the movie Zoot Suit (1981). Today, they continue to produce original plays and are famous for their annual Christmas production, at the Old Mission, of La Virgen del Tepeyac. Check out their schedule of plays on thier website: http://elteatrocampesino.com/calendar/
El Teatro Campesino
705 4th StThis little theater's founder and creator Luis Valdez is famous for directing the movie Zoot Suit (1981). Today, they continue to produce original plays and are famous for their annual Christmas production, at the Old Mission, of La Virgen del Tepeyac. Check out their schedule of plays on thier website: http://elteatrocampesino.com/calendar/
Shopping
Welcome to the Bear Flag Gallery Mall. We are an International Co-Op of Unique Merchants offering the best selection of merchandise in San Juan Bautista. As a Co-Op several small business owners share the space and overhead and take turns working in the store. It's a business model that works well for people that want their own business and still want time for living. I hope you enjoy our store and visit every time you come to town, there's always something new to see at the Bear Flag.
Bear Flag Gallery Mall
207 Third StWelcome to the Bear Flag Gallery Mall. We are an International Co-Op of Unique Merchants offering the best selection of merchandise in San Juan Bautista. As a Co-Op several small business owners share the space and overhead and take turns working in the store. It's a business model that works well for people that want their own business and still want time for living. I hope you enjoy our store and visit every time you come to town, there's always something new to see at the Bear Flag.
Our Local Favorite Spots
We have some great local foodie spots to eat.
For dinner, we love Jardines de San Juan : http://www.jardinesrestaurant.com/ They have a beautiful outdoor garden and delicious, fresh Mexican food (our favorites: Manuel's Burrito and Nico's Camerones.) If you like sushi, we have a new place that we have yet to try, but it's getting rave reviews: Ianak, 313 Third St. in San Juan Bautista.
For breakfast, Vertigo (of Alfred Hitchcock fame) Coffee Roasters is amazing. Try the burrito bowl with avocado or breakfast sandwich, both are delicious. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Fresh, authentic Mexican food, beautiful outdoor garden and friendly service.
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Jardines de San Juan
115 Third StFresh, authentic Mexican food, beautiful outdoor garden and friendly service.
Oven-made fresh pizzas, amazing coffee, and breakfast bowls that will make your day start out right!
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Vertigo Coffee Roasters
81 4th StOven-made fresh pizzas, amazing coffee, and breakfast bowls that will make your day start out right!
Food scene
Authentic sushi, handmade at the bar. Inaka is as good as you'll have in San Francisco. We love the Special Rolls (San Juan and Spicy Charlie).
Inaka Japanese Restaurant
313 Third StAuthentic sushi, handmade at the bar. Inaka is as good as you'll have in San Francisco. We love the Special Rolls (San Juan and Spicy Charlie).
If you like *real* milkshakes, a serious burger, and salty French fries, don't miss JJ's Homemade Burgers. We love the Californian with fresh avocado and cheese. Julie also loves the fish tacos, with shrimp. Just don't count calories here, life is too short!
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J J's Homemade Burgers
100 The AlamedaIf you like *real* milkshakes, a serious burger, and salty French fries, don't miss JJ's Homemade Burgers. We love the Californian with fresh avocado and cheese. Julie also loves the fish tacos, with shrimp. Just don't count calories here, life is too short!
This is our son, Jack's, FAVORITE pizza (and he's tried lots of good pizza!) Seriously, for a chain, Pizza Factory makes a pretty god piece of pie! Jack orders the Canadian Bacon and Pineapple. We love the sausage, artichoke hearts and garlic. Order takeout and bring up to the tent to enjoy with a glass of wine on the deck. They also have a salad bar and other yummy sides.
Pizza Factory
1945 Natividad RdThis is our son, Jack's, FAVORITE pizza (and he's tried lots of good pizza!) Seriously, for a chain, Pizza Factory makes a pretty god piece of pie! Jack orders the Canadian Bacon and Pineapple. We love the sausage, artichoke hearts and garlic. Order takeout and bring up to the tent to enjoy with a glass of wine on the deck. They also have a salad bar and other yummy sides.
What's not to love about wine on tap? Craft beers too. This fun wine bar is a cozy locals' favorite, with live music on weekends and a spacious patio in back.
Bear's Hideaway
402 Third StWhat's not to love about wine on tap? Craft beers too. This fun wine bar is a cozy locals' favorite, with live music on weekends and a spacious patio in back.
Michelin star chef, slow cooked BBQ, fresh ingredients used for all the sides: what’s not to love?! This is a MUST if you like BBQ.
The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions
206 4th StreetMichelin star chef, slow cooked BBQ, fresh ingredients used for all the sides: what’s not to love?! This is a MUST if you like BBQ.
Lolla
201 Third StreetUnique, fresh, handmade sandwiches!
AMAZING food! Hapa Bros. is a mobile food trailer specializing in Asian Fusion Cuisine. Often open on Friday nights at San Juan Bautista's Vertigo Coffee downtown. "Proud to call ourselves a scratch kitchen, our menu features familiar American Style dishes with bold Asian flavors." We love the fried chicken sando, made from scratch, and the Asian chicken salad.
We are currently based in San Juan Bautista, CA, and proudly serving San Benito and Santa Clara Counties. Please check out our Insta @hapa.bros for weekly locations and times - Thanks!
Hapa Brothers
AMAZING food! Hapa Bros. is a mobile food trailer specializing in Asian Fusion Cuisine. Often open on Friday nights at San Juan Bautista's Vertigo Coffee downtown. "Proud to call ourselves a scratch kitchen, our menu features familiar American Style dishes with bold Asian flavors." We love the fried chicken sando, made from scratch, and the Asian chicken salad.
We are currently based in San Juan Bautista, CA, and proudly serving San Benito and Santa Clara Counties. Please check out our Insta @hapa.bros for weekly locations and times - Thanks!