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Mission San Diego de Alcala

10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108
619-281-8449
Ranked #30 of 193 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Missions
Owner description: Located in the Mission Valley section of San Diego, this historic mission was founded by Father Junipero Serra, who started a string of 21 missions...... more » Owner description: Located in the Mission Valley section of San Diego, this historic mission was founded by Father Junipero Serra, who started a string of 21 missions along the California coast. « less
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Big Bear Lake, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I am so thankful that the missions have been preserved. No matter what you think of the Catholic church now, back in the discovery and settlement times in California, the padres were key, and I trust that the men who served God were intending good. I will follow in their steps and seek to learn some of what they have... More

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Seattle, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This was just a great tourist attraction. I love to visit the Missions in California. I had not visited this one yet. It was the first and it was beautiful. More

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San Diego, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This Mission is still open for church services and funerals. Other than that, not alot to see. More

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Oregon
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This is the first of the chain of 21 California missions, founded in 1769 by Father Junipero Serra. The mission is beautiful, and not hard to find, though outside of the main part of San Diego. The grounds and the church are beautiful, and a peaceful place to visit. More

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Leesburg, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

This is an nice stop in your tour of San Diego. However, the mission isn't open on most days so, it will be a brief stop. Luckily, the San Diego historic center is nearby so you can do both without any trouble. More

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Oceanside, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

This is where it all started. Check out Old Town when you're done. More

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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Upon going to San Diego after many years the Mission for Sunday mass was on the top of our list. It was even more beautiful than we remembered it to be 20 years ago. The grounds are so gorgeous and the history of this mission is so interesting. Take the time to visit this outstanding attaction. By the way if... More

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New York City, New York
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

but its still nice, rather out of the way, but if you have a hankering to remember the genocided mission indians by the roman catholic spanish, this is the place. More

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

The grounds and buildings are well maintained. Beautiful landscape. The gift shop has some interesting gifts, a fun place to look around. More

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Poway, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Interesting story and historic buildings. Nice museum of the beginnings of San Diego and Father Serra. More

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