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California Mission List

California Missions

There are 21 California Missions in the State of California. These missions comprise California's Historic Mission Trail are all located on or near Highway 101, which roughly traces El Camino Real (The Royal Road) named in honor of the Spanish monarchy which financed the expeditions into California in the quest for empire. From San Diego to Los Angeles, the historic highway is now known as Interstate 5. From Santa Clara to San Francisco, the road is called State Highway 82. North of San Francisco, Highway 101 again picks up the trail to the mission at San Rafael. From there, State Highway 37 leads to the last mission at Sonoma.

Begining in San Diego and ending at downtown Sonoma

California Missions California Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Luis Rey de Francia | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Juan Capistrano | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Gabriel Arcangel | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Fenando Rey de Espana | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Buenaventura | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission Santa Barbara | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission Santa Ines | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission La Purisima Concepcion | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Miguel Arcangel | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Antonio de Padua | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Carlos Borroméo de río Carmelo | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Juan Bautista | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission Santa Cruz | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission Santa Clara de Asis | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Jose | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Francisco de Asis | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Rafael Arcangel | Mission Directions

California Missions California Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma | Mission Directions

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