This was my first mission. Shocking since I’ve lived in California my entire life and it wasn’t until this year I finally visited one. Most kids in California study missions during fourth grade and this was the mission my son studied. During our trip south...More

Compared to other missions, this one is on the smaller side. It is beautiful though and does have many artifacts and photos of Pope John Paul II's visit. The church itself is beautiful, and Junipero Serra is buried on the grounds.

If You like California Missions. Then Carmel Mission is a must see. When You see it. You'll understand what I mean.

Just a quick Lyft ride from Monterey is the historic Mission at Carmel. I arrived not really knowing what to expect having seen many grand cathedrals in Europe and Russia. I was impressed by the beauty and simplicity of the Mission and the Basilica. One...More

This is a large and beautiful mission with a lot of history. It has more than one chapel and it is very peaceful. This is definitely a must see in Carmel.

This is a beautiful Mission located in Carmel. It was built by St. Junipero Serra, one of a series of missions that stretch from southern part of the state to Northern California in late 18th century. St. Serra also happens to be interred here at...More

We stopped here and enjoyed the visit. Nicely restored. Beautiful grounds. Nice gift shop. Worth stopping for the history.