Jack London State Historic Park
About Jack London State Historic Park
Jack London State Historic Park, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
Originally Jack London's "Beauty Ranch", it contains his cottage home, winery ruins, and other historic farm structures that stand as examples of London's pioneering practices in sustainable land practices. The House of Happy Walls, built by his wife and designed as a museum includes artifacts from the London's world travels. The park is comprised of 1,400 acres of scenic beauty and over 29 miles of hiking riding trails which attracts a little over 90,000 visitors annually. In 2012 management of the park was transferred to Valley of the Moon Natural History Association, a non profit organization through an operating agreement with The Department of Parks and Recreation.
Originally Jack London's "Beauty Ranch", it contains his cottage home, winery ruins, and other historic farm structures that stand as examples of London's pioneering practices in sustainable land practices. The House of Happy Walls, built by his wife and designed as a museum includes artifacts from the London's world travels. The park is comprised of 1,400 acres of scenic beauty and over 29 miles of hiking riding trails which attracts a little over 90,000 visitors annually. In 2012 management of the park was transferred to Valley of the Moon Natural History Association, a non profit organization through an operating agreement with The Department of Parks and Recreation.