Mission Guided Tour

Misi n la Pur sima Concepci n de Mar a Sant sima (Mission of the Immaculate Conception of Most Holy Mary) was founded by Father Presidente Fermin de Lasu_n on December 8, 1787. It was the 11th of 21 Franciscan Missions established in Alta California. Today, La Pur sima Mission State Historic Park is considered the most completely restored mission in California, with ten of the original buildings fully restored and furnished, including the church, shops, living quarters, and blacksmith shop. The mission… Show more gardens and livestock represent what would have been found at the mission during the 1820 s. Special living history events are scheduled throughout the year. A visitor center features information, displays and artifacts, and a self-guided tour gives visitors the opportunity to step back in time for a glimpse of a brief, turbulent period in California s history. Discover La Purisima Mission with a 1-1_-hour, 1-mile tour. Tour Information--805-735-2174. Park Information--805-733-3713.

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