Mission San Luis Obispo - A Must-See for Every Traveler

Are you on a mission? Or do you simply wish to view some of the California missions?

Whatever the case may be, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is a "must-see." Located in Downtown San Luis Obispo on Monterey Street, the Mission San Luis Obispo was originally founded on Sept. 1, 1772. The church is unusual in its design in that its combination of belfry and vestibule isn't found anywhere else among the 21 California missions.



Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa



Check out its living history by visiting their museum. Learn more about the Chumash Indians and the Spanish missionaries. The colorful Spanish history of the California missions is such a defining part of California missions that it's hard to miss.

And while you're visiting the Central Coast, be sure to stay at Pismo Beach's premier accommodations- Valentina Inn  & Villas. Each of our villas are dedicated to a mover 'n shaker of Pismo's past, complete with historic photos.

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A Historic Treasure

Over two hundred years ago, Father Junipero Serra founded a mission that is still standing today in the center of town. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa remains a working parish church. San Luis Creek, the original water source for the mission and later the city, winds through Mission Plaza which remains a central meeting place and host of festivals, fairs and other celebrations throughout the year. The Mission is the root of San Luis Obispo's history and an ideal spot to begin your tour of this historic Central Coast area. ~http://visitslo.com


And while you visit the mission, be sure to stay at Valentina, located at the heart of Pismo Beach, CA. We are situated less than 2 blocks from the beach, and are surrounded by dozens of activities that are within walking distance, or are only a short drive away. Visit Mission San Luis Obispo and several other historical landmarks today! Valentina is dedicated to preserving the history of the Pismo Beach area. This is why each of our villas are dedicated influential icons of Pismo Beach's vibrant past.

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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa- A Historic Treasure

For all you historians and anthropologists, treasures await you on your next visit to the Central Coast. California is the home of 21 historic Spanish Missions that changed the course of CA's history forever.

One of the finest CA Missions lies right in the heart of San Luis Obispo County: Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Mission San Luis Obispo was founded on September 1, 1772 by Father Junipero Serra, Presidente of the California Missions Chain. Mission San Luis Obispo the 5th mission in the 21 mission chain in Alta California. It was named for Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse. It is the only mission with an L-shaped church. This venue was selected as it is halfway between San Diego and Monterey.

This Mission offers Mass everyday. Check out http://www.missionsanluisobispo.org/ for more details!