Mission San Diego de Alcalá
The first of California's 21 Spanish missions, founded in 1769, with a white bell tower and peaceful gardens.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Small admission fee
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- 10818 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- About 15 minutes by car northeast of downtown; trolley to Mission San Diego station.
Why Go
Father Junípero Serra founded the mission on Presidio Hill, and it moved to this valley in 1774. It's still an active parish and a minor basilica, with a small museum of mission life.
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