Learn More About San Miguel

ACREAGE IN A MISSION TOWN 

In 1806, twenty-seven huts were constructed, to be used as living quarters for the local Indians. During the year 1810, thousands of adobe bricks were made and stored; they were to be used in the construction of the present church. In 1816, the stone foundations for the church were put in place.

By 1871, a stagecoach ran daily from San Miguel to San Luis Obispo. The first known office of Wells, Fargo & Co in San Miguel was shown on an 1874 map of San Luis Obispo County; the office site was in Goldtree's store, which was situated on the mesa where the cemetery is located today. In 1868, the stage station had been moved from the Mission to the Rios-Caledonia building, because it was deemed safer than at the Mission - a band of bandits had ridden up just as the stage was leaving the Mission, and shot the driver.

In 1874, Walter M. Jeffreys opened a hotel. The "town" consisted of a school house, stable, at least two saloons, an express office and a post office. There was a paint shop, owned and operated by Nathan & Issac Goldtree, and a blacksmith and wagon shop, owned by Croxford and Woodworth. Shortly before the arrival of the railroad, a disastrous fire leveled the town. The new town of San Miguel was rebuilt north of the Mission.

Mission San Miguel is one of California's historical and cultural treasures. The beautiful old mission building, whose foundations were laid nearly 200 years ago, is a precious part of our spiritual heritage, with a story that is integral to California's history. 

The town of San Miguel is about 9 miles North of Paso Robles and encompasses a vast geographical area of rolling hills, oak trees and vineyards.  Land in the San Miguel area is a bit less expensive as compared to the rest of Paso Robles due to its commute and east side warm climates.  However, there are some beautiful areas such as Ranchita Canyon, Indian Valley, King Ranch, and Independence Ranch, where small and large acreage parcels can be had at some very attractive prices.

If you love the warm climate of Northern San Luis Obispo county and want some acreage and privacy, at bargain prices, San Miguel is surely a place to start looking.