Mission San Buenaventura
211 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
Tel: 805-643-4318
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Mission San Buenaventura is the last mission founded by Fr. Serra, on March 31, 1782. The mission is named for St. Bonaventure, and was an agricultural center that played a major role in the introduction and variety of present day commercial crops to California. Parts of the mission's original water system are visible.
The first church was damaged by the 1812 earthquake and reconstructed in 1816. After the mission was secularized, Governor Pico rented the grounds in 1845 and sold them the following year. President Abraham Lincoln returned ownership to the Church in 1862. From 1878-1895, the church remodled the mission after the Victorian style. These alterations were removed in 1957. The church is currently in good condition, but the adjacent museum building was contructed in the early 20th century and needs retrofitting.
Landmark Status
National Register of Historic Places
California State Landmark #310
Directions to the Mission
Northbound: From US-101, take exit #70A/California Street. Turn left on E. Main Street.
Southbound: From US-101, take exit #70A/Ventura. Turn right on E. Main Street. Map
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 10:00a - 5:00p, Saturday 9:00a - 5:00p, and Sunday 10:00a - 4:00 p; closed major holidays. Please call 805-643-4318 for further information.
Facilities
Gift Shop and Museum
Weddings. Please email for information.
