Images of Old Mission Santa Barbara

Visit

Come experience The Queen of the Missions.

  • Beautiful grounds & vistas
  • Tour the Mission Gardens, Cemetery, Church and Museum
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Learn

The 10th of the California missions, the Santa Barbara Mission was founded by Franciscan Friar Fermin de Lasuen on the Feast of St. Barbara, December 4, 1786.

Over 223 years later, the Mission is still very much alive.

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Renew

The Mission Renewal Center hosts group and private retreats.

  • Churches
  • Non-profits
  • Businesses

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Hours

9:00am - 5:00pm daily

Closed Good Friday afternoon, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Tour Prices 

  • $5 adult
  • $4 senior
  • $1 youth 5-15
  • Free under 4

Getting Here

Simply take US-101 to beautiful Santa Barbara.

Map & directions

Students & Teachers

Students: Buy Student Packs in the Gift Shop.

Teachers: See Tours for scheduling your class visit.