Our Adobe Ranches

Twenty five of the oldest existing buildings on Earth occupy San Diego. Adobes are extremely durable houses made of mud and offered significant advantages due to their thermal mass. They are known to be particularly susceptible to seismic damage during an earthquake.

The Rancho Guajome Adobe, located in Vista, is distinguished as a National Historic Landmark for its contribution to our nation’s history.

The rambling 20-room adobe ranch house was built with huge profits from the cattle boom of the 1850s, with extravagant fiestas, lively rodeos and constant visitors. Guajome County Park also offers a rich riparian area, marshes, spring-fed lakes, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing and camping. (760) 724-4082. Visit the 163-year old Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, located in Vista off of East Vista Way, for a fun and educational experience. Tours are available Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2:15 p.m., and Saturdays at 10 a.m. (760) 639-6164.