Mission San Buenaventura
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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/
Using Amtrak Codeshare agreement, take the train to Ventura-Downtown / Beach Station
Walk 0.7 miles; 14 minutes.
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