Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

Overview

Discover a fascinating chapter in California history during a visit to the Mission San Luis Rey. Founded in 1798, the mission is now a National Historic Landmark, and among the largest adobe structures in Southern California. This admission includes a self-guided tour to the museum and several other areas on mission property; explore at your leisure between 11am and 3:30pm daily.

City: Carlsbad

Wed 25 Feb

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Starting at $7.63

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Wed 25 Feb

Starting at $7.63

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What's Included

Self-guided tour

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Meeting point

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Oceanside
4050 Mission Ave.

• If you have questions call1-760-757-3651, ext. 115 and the Museum Desk attendant will assist you
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Bring your printed receipt to the Museum desk on the date of your tour
• Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Easter, and open half-day on Good Friday

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Some of the sites have uneven surfaces, which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using wheelchairs

What To Expect

Mission San Luis Rey

Discover a fascinating chapter in California history during a visit to Mission San Luis Rey, located just north of the San Diego downtown. This admission, valid daily between 10am and 4:30pm, includes access to the on-site museum, mission grounds, and a self-guided tour, during which you can explore the National Historic Landmark at your own pace. Founded in 1798, Mission San Luis Rey was once known as “King of the Missions.” Among the largest and most prominent of the 21 Spanish missions located across California, it’s famous for its sprawling lavanderia archaeological site, as well as its sunken gardens, wooden dome and cupola, and other unique architectural features. In the museum, discover Native American, Spanish, and Mexican artifacts, and learn about the history of Spanish influence in California. Today, the mission doubles as a home to Franciscan friars and is a functioning retreat center; its church celebrates daily Mass at noon, which visitors are also welcome to attend.

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Travelforfun1946

Jan 2024

We went to the church first. It is simply beautiful. Next to the museum. We found it to be very interesting, informative, and well kept. The courtyard is very nice. Afterwards we went to the pier to have lunch.

StigJim

Sep 2023

The old church and the museum are absolutely outstanding. The museum tour does an excellent job of telling the story of the structures, the indigenous Americans, and the Spanish Franciscans who lived and worked here during the mission era, as well as story of decay and renovation that followed. This a must-see on a trip to the Oceanside/Carlsbad area.

Maryanne_A

Aug 2023

A calming place to visit, rich in history Interesting to learn how the Indians taught the friars how to live off the land in return give them the belief in a higher power.