Mission San Luis Rey
Oceanside, California
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The Mission has ample daytime parking available.
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The Mission has ample daytime parking available.
About Mission San Luis Rey
Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside is a thriving Franciscan mission and National Historic Landmark. Originally founded in 1798 by Father Fermin Lasuén, it is the 18th of the 21 California Missions and continues as a ministry of the Franciscan Friars, Province of Saint Barbara. The mission site includes the Historic Church, Mission Museum, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Retreat Center, and Mission Cemetery, giving visitors a chance to experience both active Catholic life and the history of the California missions.
First-Time Visitor Info for Mission San Luis Rey
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship is Catholic and liturgical, rooted in the Franciscan mission tradition. Visitor Tips: Visitors can explore the Historic Church, Mission Museum, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Retreat Center, and Mission Cemetery. Audio tours of the Historic Church are available through the King of the Missions app.
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Founded in 1798
Mission San Luis Rey, the 18th of 21 California Missions, was originally founded in 1798 by Father Fermin Lasuén." "We are a thriving Franciscan Mission and National Historic Landmark.
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We are a thriving Franciscan Mission and National Historic Landmark.
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