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Walk the halls of history at one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic sites, Old Mission Santa Barbara. With its grand bell towers, lush gardens and views of the San Ynez mountains and Pacific Ocean, the Mission is one of the city’s most picturesque landmarks.
Summary: Santa Bárbara, founded on December 4, 1786, is the only mission continuously operated by the Franciscans since its founding. This major mission has a distinctive church with a Neoclassical façade, a beautiful Moorish fountain, well-tended gardens, and a large museum.
Santa Barbara Attractions. 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.
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.
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.”
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. Its architectural style has strongly influenced the look of the city.
Old Mission Santa Barbara believes in radical hospitality. We are a living national historical landmark in Santa Barbara welcoming all to gather in this place of prayer, joy, community, and learning, and in acknowledgement of the past, working together toward a more just future.
