The summer weather is finally upon us and our event calendar is
very full so there is no excuse for your kids to say
”
There’s nothing to do!
”
The June calendar is on our web site for you to review.
Today starts the Peddler’s Faire from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday and features more than 80 vendors
”
peddling their wares,
”
along with the local year-round merchants welcoming you in out
of the heat. We’ve added live music on both days with Westside
Willy who will perform from noon to 4 p.m. and a new addition
– a rock climbing wall running all weekend! So check it out and
plan a great day or weekend shopping, eating and dancing in San
Juan … there is plenty to do!
The summer weather is finally upon us and our event calendar is very full so there is no excuse for your kids to say “There’s nothing to do!” The June calendar is on our web site for you to review.
Today starts the Peddler’s Faire from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and features more than 80 vendors “peddling their wares,” along with the local year-round merchants welcoming you in out of the heat. We’ve added live music on both days with Westside Willy who will perform from noon to 4 p.m. and a new addition – a rock climbing wall running all weekend! So check it out and plan a great day or weekend shopping, eating and dancing in San Juan … there is plenty to do!
Besides the faire, there is the Mission, Historic Park, and Fremont Peak/Observatory. Also, the city has a lovely children’s play park close to downtown for kids to get the wiggles out.
For adults, my next few articles will feature different business categories, such as antiques stores, restaurants or specialty stores. Today’s feature is restaurants. Did you know that San Juan Bautista has 15 restaurants? Here are details on a few of them:
Basque Restaurant (Matxain Etxea) located at 206 Fourth St. Authentic Basque Food with French/Spanish recipes served in the traditional Basque family style. Open Wed.-Sun. for lunch and Dinner. Call (831) 623-4472 or visit www.matxainetxea.com.
Dona Esther Restaurant located at 25 Franklin St. Authentic Mexican food served either inside or on the patio. “All you can eat” buffet Sundays 9am-1pm. Full bar too! Open daily starting at 9am for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (831) 623-2518.
Jardines de San Juan located at 115 Third St. Mission-style courtyard and gardens, serving classic Mexican food. Live music on played on the weekends. Open daily 11:30- (10:30 on Sundays) – 9pm (10pm Friday and Saturday). Call (831) 623-4466 or visit www.jardinesrestaurant.com.
JJ’s Burgers located at 100 The Alameda. 12 kinds of homemade burgers! Also wraps, sandwiches, fries (including Garlic fries!), homemade shakes and more. Indoor or patio dining daily (except Tuesdays). Call (831) 623-1748.
Joan and Peter’s German Restaurant located at 322 Third St. Bavarian style German food served inside or out on the patio grounds. Annual Oktoberfest in September (mark your calendars!) Open Thurs.-Sun. for lunch and dinner. Sunday buffet served 9am-1pm and lunch Noon-5pm. Call (831) 623-4521 or visit www.joanandpeter.com.
La Casa Rosa located at 107 Third St. Enjoy the famous California Casserole (new and old versions) and Chicken or Seafood Souffle along with a wide selection of jams and chutneys complimenting the warm breads and fresh salads. Indoor and patio dining available. Wine and Beer served. Open Wed.-Mon. 11:30am-3pm. Call (831) 623-4563.
La Esquinita located at 201 Third St. Start the day off with coffee and fresh bagels or pastries. Lunch menu includes sandwiches, salads, soups, hot dogs and ice cream. Also Sunday BBQ! Outdoor dining only. Open daily except Thusdays. Call (831) 623-1781.
Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor located at 211 Third St. celebrating her 10th anniversary, Margot’s features over 32 flavors of Hawaiian ice cream, yogurt and sherbet, fat-free, sugar-free and dairy-free. Also sandwiches are served along with novelty candies and handmade fine chocolates “Kayla’s Kandies” Open daily. Call (831) 623-9262.
Mariposa Restaurant and Tea Room located at 37 Mariposa St. 1895 Victorian home setting serving California Cuisine, BBQ Tri-Tip sandwiches, awesome homemade desserts Wed. – Sun. 11am-3pm. Dinner by reservations only. Indoor and patio dining. Open Wed.-Sun. 11am-3pm. Call (831) 623-4666.
Orient Express located at 35 Washington St. Friendly service serving fine Chinese cuisine, premium wines and beers. Open for lunch and dinner daily except Mondays. Call (831) 623-42978.
Upcoming events
The 2006 Event Calendar is available at www.sjbchamber.com. Or pick up a copy from our office at 33 Washington Street, call (831) 623-2454 or email sj***@sb*******.net for a calendar to be mailed to you. Applications for the chamber’s upcoming events are also now on-line.
June 4 is the Aromas Country Garden Tour from 10am-4pm. Features artists in the garden! Maps available at the Aromas Grange for $10. Sponsored by the Aromas Hills Artisans. (831) 726-1786.
June 10: Artist Reception 5-7pm with Sara Anderson. Her exhibition is displayed June 2-25 at Galeria Tonantzin’s Garden Gallery at 115 Third Street. Free to the public. www.galeriatonzntzin.com. (831) 623-2783.
June 17: State Historical Park “Early Days in San Juan” co-sponsored by the Plaza History Asso. Located on the Plaza Lawn and surrounding historic buildings at Second and Washington Streets. Free Admission. Tours are provided 11am-4pm with tickets $4 for adults and 16 years & under are free. For more information, call (831) 623-4881. Also, don’t miss on the same day … the Grand Victorian Ball sponsored by the State Park and Plaza History Asso. from 7-11pm in the Plaza Hall Ballroom in the San Juan Bautista Historical Park. Tickets are available at the door- $30 per person. Enjoy live music, dancing in period costume (admired but not required), a delicious dessert buffet and dance instruction 2-3pm provided by Dance master James Letchworth in the ballroom. For more information, call (831) 6902-0728 or email pl**********@ya***.com.
June 22 is the 76th Annual Saddle Horse Parade starting at 6:15pm in Hollister. Look for the San Juan Bautista Float! If you would like to have an entry, call (831) 637-5315. Following is the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo – June 23-25 held at the San Benito County Fairgrounds.
June 25: Dia de San Juan Mission Fiesta Day 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Mission Olive Grove, Second and Polk Streets – barbecue, raffle, games and music(831) 623-2127.
That’s it for now from The City of History … San Juan Bautista.
