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.

Reserve now at http://ValentinaPismoBeach.com/reservations.html or by calling us at 805-773-1234/877-SEE-PZMO!

Mission San Luis Obispo: A Historical California Treasure

Be Like Ken . . . Only Less Nerdy
A Little Central Coast (San Luis Obispo) Knowledge

Wanna Be the Next Ken Jennings on Jeopardy when it comes to the California Missions? 


Then, Did You Know . . .


Mission San Luis Obispo was built from 1793-94, and was the 5th California Mission founded by Father Junipero Serra.


The patron saint of Mission San Luis Obispo is Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse, France. Louis, born in 1274, the second son of King Charles of Naples. After being defeated in a war with Spain, Louis and his brother were sent, as hostages, to Spain for the release of their father. The brothers spent seven years in Spain, being instructed by Franciscan friars. Having absorbed the training, Louis decided to join the Order. After his release, he renounced his claim to the crown of Naples, joined the Order of Friars Minor, and was consecrated Bishop of Toulouse. Due to poverty and disease in the city, he fell ill and passed away at the young age of 23. 


~http://web.archive.org/web/20070814003526/www.missionsanluisobispo.org/history.html


Well, if you aren't into trivia, and just want to enjoy the architectural beauty of this Mission, then you have come to the right place. This California Mission, located in San Luis Obispo, along the Central Coast is actually only a short drive from Valentina Inn & Villas, which is another great example of Mission Style architecture. We like to impart the true beauty of California's only original style of architecture, while at the same time, bringing it together with lush landscapes, and spectacular sunsets. Valentina Inn & Villas is Pismo Beach's newest, closest, and finest accommodations.




Moreover, we take pride in Central Coast (specifically Pismo Beach) history, and have decorated each and every one of our villas with framed pictures of our local movers and shakers who turned Pismo Beach into what it is today.


So, if you are looking for a hotel in Pismo Beach, and desire more than just simple accommodations, be sure to reserve now at ValentinaPismoBeach.com/reservations.html or call us at 1-805-773-1234. Many of our villas have ocean views looking out onto the beautiful Pacific shoreline, and each and every villa comes standard with all the necessities of home (and more, of course)!