If you're here because you want to visit Mission Santa Barbara, you may want to read up on its history first, take a look at some pictures or just get the location which is below.
If you're looking for background material for a California Fourth Grade report, use this page and the mission history. If you're building a model for your project, check out the layout and floor plan and take a look at the pictures. If you need some help, try the model-building books and resources.
Interesting Facts about Mission Santa Barbara
- Mission Santa Barbara is the only one in constant operation by the Franciscan Order since its founding
- Mission Santa Barbara is the only one with two bell towers
- The Mission Santa Barbara water system is still used by the city
Mission Santa Barbara Timeline
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1782 - Father Serra tries to found Mission Santa Barbara, fails
1784 - Father Serra dies
1786 - Mission Santa Barbara founded
1789 - First church completed
1800 - Population 1,700 neophytes
1812 - Earthquake destroys Mission Santa Barbara church
1820 - Current building completed
1824 - Indian uprising
1835 - Mission Santa Barbara secularized
1925 - Earthquake damage
Where Is Mission Santa Barbara Located?
Mission Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California, northeast of downtown. Exit US Hwy 101 on Mission Street, turn left and follow the street until it ends at Laguna St. in about about a mile.Turn left on Laguna and go 2 blocks straight ahead.
Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna St
Santa Barbara, CA
Mission Website and current hours
