Jack London State Historic Park
State Park · Glen Ellen, California
Jack London State Historic Park lies at Glen Ellen in the Sonoma Valley, the Valley of the Moon, and preserves part of the Beauty Ranch where the writer Jack London lived and worked until his death in 1916. It covers about 1,400 acres, with his gravesite, farm structures, his cottage and the stone ruins of Wolf House, the mansion that burned in 1913 before he could move in - confirm details. The House of Happy Walls, built by his wife Charmian (confirm), is now a museum of their travels. The park has two sides, the ranch with its farm buildings and the Wolf House side, linked by trails through oak and redwood forest. It is a place for readers, history lovers and unhurried walkers, not for thrill seekers, and it works well as a quiet half day between wine tastings. Summers are sunny and warm, winters can be wet, and Sonoma State Historic Park is a separate stop nearby. Confirm hours, fees and what is open on the day you visit.
2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, California, 95442, United States
The park is open from 9 AM to 5 PM, and California State Parks historic parks in wine country commonly keep daytime hours with seasonal changes - confirm the posted hours, which can differ for the grounds, the museum and the cottage. Some buildings open only on certain days or with a guided tour, and the gate closes at set times, so arriving late in the afternoon may leave little to see. Summers are sunny and warm, winters can be wet, and fire danger or event days can alter access. Check the park page or call ahead before a drive.
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