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Mission Santa Bárbara, along with Mission San Luis Rey, is one of only two missions continuously operated by the Franciscans since its founding. Originally the mission was for the Indians while the soldiers and their families went to the presidio church in downtown Santa Barbara.
Experience Old Mission Santa Barbara. Situated on 15 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Mission grounds include the beautiful Mission Church, historic cemetery and mausoleum, a nine-room museum of historical artwork and artifacts, and multiple lush gardens. Self-guided tours include an audio tour available in English, Spanish, French ...
2201 Laguna Street. Santa Barbara, CA. PHONE: 18056824713. WEBSITE: http://www.santabarbaramission.org. EMAIL: development@sboldmission.org. ELSEWHERE ONLINE: Walk the halls of history at one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic sites, Old Mission Santa Barbara.
Mission Santa Barbara. Old Mission Santa Barbara is considered "Queen of the Missions" for its graceful beauty. Founded on December 4th, 1786, it was the tenth of 21 Franciscan missions in California. It still functions as a church today. Tours. Experience the beauty and grandeur of Old Mission Santa Barbara with a self-guided or docent-led tour.
Santa Barbara Mission. Lovely Gardens, Art & Architecture. Established by Spanish Franciscans in 1786 and nicknamed Queen of the Missions, Old Mission Santa Barbara perches above the town, fronted by a glorious swath of lawn that practically screams “Picnic.”
Mission Santa Barbara. Sights / Things to Do. Old Mission Santa Barbara 2201 Laguna Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105. (805) 682-4149. Visit Website. Called the ‘Queen of the Missions’ for its graceful beauty and picturesque setting, Mission Santa Barbara is the city’s most iconic landmark.
Photo courtesy of California Division of Tourism; Larry Ulrich, photographer. The Santa Barbara Mission, a National Historic Landmark, was the 10th of the 21 Spanish colonial missions founded in California. The mission was consecrated December 16, 1786, by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen.
