Mission La Purisima Concepcion

The 11th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1787. The mission is no longer an active church, but part of a state park which seeks to accurately replicate mission life. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad (Mission Soledad)

The 13th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1791. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Antonio de Padua

The 3rd of the 21 California missions, founded in 1771. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Buenaventura

The 9th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1782. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

The 2nd of the 21 California missions, founded in 1770, and the site of St. Junipero Serra’s death. His remains are located southeast of the altar. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Diego de Alcala

The 1st of the 21 California missions, founded in 1769. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana

The 17th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797. More Information California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Francisco de Asis (Mission Dolores)

The 6th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1776. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Francisco Solano

The 21st of the 21 California missions, founded in 1823. The mission only remained so for 11 years before being secularized. The Bear Flag Revolt of June 14, 1816 occurred directly across from the mission, declaring California a republic. Today the mission is part of a public park. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Gabriel Arcangel

The 4th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1771. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Jose

The 14th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Juan Bautista

The 15th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Juan Capistrano

The 7th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1776. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

The 5th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1772. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia

The 18th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1798. It is attached to the Franciscan community of the same name. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Miguel Arcangel

The 16th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1797. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

The 20th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1817. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission Santa Barbara

The 10th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1786. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission Santa Clara de Asis

The 8th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1777. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission Santa Cruz

The 12th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1791. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page

Mission Santa Ines

The 19th of the 21 California missions, founded in 1804. In 1924 the Capucin Friars were given responsibility of this mission. More Information Official site California Missions Foundation page Missions California page