Historic Rios-Caledonia Adobe

Historic Rios-Caledonia Adobe Museum building originally constructed circa 1835, with an attached Gift Shop and separate Research Library. Later it was used by various establishments.

Check out very interesting history and enjoy a picnic while you're there. Located on the original San Miguel Mission property which was sold to William Reed and Petronillo Rios in 1846 by Governor Pio Pico. Using local Indian labor, Senor Rios constructed the two-story building as a hacienda for his family. From 1860 to 1886 this building was used as an inn and stage stop on the road from San Fran

cisco to Los Angeles. It gradually deteriorated. In 1964 the County of San Luis Obispo purchased the property. Major construction was completed in 1972. In 1978, the adobe, museum and gift shop were opened.

The Corvette Club out of Santa Maria and Lompoc area visited the Historic Rios Caledonia this past weekend. All beautif...
06/08/2026

The Corvette Club out of Santa Maria and Lompoc area visited the Historic Rios Caledonia this past weekend. All beautiful cars 😍 and lot's of history enthusiasts who enjoyed the museum and grounds!

Our free museum is open Fri-Sun 12-3. It's super cool inside the adobe building, come get out of the heat.

https://www.historic-rios-caledonia.org/events-and-newsletters .q6lcd0tpuehn Check out our most recent newsletter highl...
04/27/2026

https://www.historic-rios-caledonia.org/events-and-newsletters .q6lcd0tpuehn Check out our most recent newsletter highlighting this Saturday's event with the Salinan Tribe. We hope to see you there 11-3. The exhibit is just beautiful!

CURRENT / UPCOMING EVENTS 2026 May 2, 11am - 3pm: Salinan Exhibit Opening Celebration

Stop by Saturday May 2nd to see the Salinan Exhibit at our Museum and meet members of the Salinan Tribe, who collaborate...
04/18/2026

Stop by Saturday May 2nd to see the Salinan Exhibit at our Museum and meet members of the Salinan Tribe, who collaborated with FOTA over the past 3 years to bring this to life. It'll be a fun afternoon.

The Cowboys were at the Adobe today. They'll be there again next Sunday noon to 3 PM. Come visit and meet them.
03/23/2026

The Cowboys were at the Adobe today. They'll be there again next Sunday noon to 3 PM. Come visit and meet them.

Come check out our new locally made merchandise. More on the way! The Gift Shop and Museum are open Fri-Sun, Noon-3PM.
03/15/2026

Come check out our new locally made merchandise. More on the way! The Gift Shop and Museum are open Fri-Sun, Noon-3PM.

The Salinan Exhibit refresh is almost complete. Stop by to check it and the other cool museum items out Fridays-Sundays...
02/22/2026

The Salinan Exhibit refresh is almost complete. Stop by to check it and the other cool museum items out Fridays-Sundays 12-3.

Address

700 Mission Street
San Miguel, CA
93451

Opening Hours

Friday 12pm - 3pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

Telephone

(805) 467-3357

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