
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 Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala |
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California Mission San Luis Rey de Francia |
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California Mission San Juan Capistrano |
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California Mission San Gabriel Arcangel |
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California Mission San Fenando Rey de Espana |
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California Mission San Buenaventura |
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California Mission Santa Barbara |
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California Mission Santa Ines |
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California Mission La Purisima Concepcion |
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California Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa |
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California Mission San Miguel Arcangel |
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California Mission San Antonio de Padua |
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California Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad |
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California Mission San Carlos Borroméo de río Carmelo |
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California Mission San Juan Bautista |
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California Mission Santa Cruz |
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California Mission Santa Clara de Asis |
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California Mission San Jose |
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California Mission San Francisco de Asis |
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California Mission San Rafael Arcangel |
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California Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma |
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