Mission San Buenaventura
Founded on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1782, San Buenaventura Mission is the ninth and last mission consecrated by Saint Junipero Serra. It is part of the Santa Barbara channel section of Alta California missions and is located right in the heart of downtown Ventura.
San Buenaventura means “good fortune,” and it was appropriately named as it was known as one of the most prosperous and productive of the 21 missions. This parish is still an active place of worship for roughly 2,000 local Catholic families.
Visitors can explore the scenic gardens and unique artifacts such as the three wooden bells. The chapel itself is said to be 90% original. Other noteworthy attractions include the water fountain and the small on-site historical museum.
- Nearest Station
- Ventura - Downtown / Beach
- Address
- 211 E Main St
Ventura, CA 93001 - Phone
- (805) 643-4318
- Website
- https://www.sanbuenaventuramission.org/
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Using Amtrak Codeshare agreement, take the train to Ventura-Downtown / Beach Station
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Walk 0.7 miles; 14 minutes.
Take a ride on Metrolink and earn points towards another. It’s easy, and it’s free.
Metrolink Weekends
Kids ride free!
Free train rides for up to three children 17 years old and younger on Saturdays and Sundays when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
$10 Weekends
Ride Metrolink with the $10 Weekend Day Pass. Valid system-wide on either Saturday or Sunday.
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