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Not being a terribly religious person, mission visiting isn't at the top of my to do list. We visited this mission because my husband's many greats grandfather Manuel Butron is buried inside the church. He was the Corporal of the Mission Guard and was close...More
We love this historic place. We have been coming to the Monterey Coast for decades and visit the mission most years we come. We have best friends that married here, so it gives us extra depth of enjoyment. Lots of mission history to be learned...More
Carmel Mission is one of the oldest of the mission churches in CA. It is larger than most, very beautiful, with a hand carved alter.
I’ve been here numerous times it’s always inspiring to see the struggles of the Padres that lived in this mission. The architecture is unique the construction in somewhat crude
Great educational visit. Fun and interesting experience for all ages. I recommend. Most of California is fun!
It is a well-preserved mission and a very peaceful place to spend some time - in the chapel, in the main sanctuary, or by one of several fountains. The only negative, for me, was like many museums, it was lacking in native perspectives and very...More
Many of the buildings are beautifully restored and the gardens are also well maintained. If you are religious you will enjoy the room full of religious paraphernalia for sale and the ornate chapel.
We thoroughly enjoyed strolling around this Mission - it as a beautiful preserved and still operational Catholic Church and also a children's school. There are many helpful people around to answer any questions you have and to provide you with all kind of historical facts.
This is the best preserved mission we have visited in California. It is in a beautiful location with attractive landscaping.
I was in Carmel with a group of photographers and got there a couple of days early and visited the mission which dates back to 1770. The only other mission I've visited that came close to this was north of Nogales AZ south of Tucson....More
