Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo
3080 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923
Tel: 831-624-1271
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The second mission, founded June 3, 1770 by Fr. Serra at Presidio of Monterey; moved to Carmel the following year. Named for St. Charles, a Cardinal of the 16th century. Present church (the seventh) begun 1793 under Fr. Lasuén, dedicated 1797. Headquarters of Alta California mission operations 1770-1803. Secularized 1834; returned to Church in 1859. Restoration 1884, 1924, 1931-33. Elevated to the status of parish church. Pope John XXIII designated the mission church a Minor Basilica in 1960.
The present church was built 1793-1797, fell into ruin and was restored in 1884 and 1924. A historically accurate restoration was completed in 1936.
Landmark Status
National Register of Historic Places
California State Landmark #135
Directions to the Mission
From CA-156/CA-1: South of Monterey, exit onto Rio Road and travel west. Map
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday 9:30a - 5:00p and Sunday 10:30a - 5:00p; closed Easter Sunday and Monday, Thanksgiving, and December 24 through 26. Please call 831-624-1271 for further information.
Facilities
Mora Gallery, Downie Museum, Munras Museum, Convento Museum, and special exhibitions. Please call 831-624-1271 or visit mission website for further information.
Weddings. Please call 831-624-1271 for information.
