Mission Santa Cruz
126 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tel: 831-426-5686
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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park contains the only remaining Native American family housing from the mission era. They are the oldest buildings in Santa Cruz County. The mission church building and adjoining museum are a one-third scale replica built in 1931 near the original foundations, one block from the State Historic Park buildings.
Santa Cruz was the twelfth mission, founded August 28, 1791 by Fr. Lasuén. The church and quadrangle were built 1793-1795. The seven room adobe building within Santa Cruz SHP was constructed in 1824. Mission Santa Cruz is popularly referred to as "the bad luck mission" because it suffered a flood, two strong earthquakes, and attack by pirates.
Landmark Status
National Register of Historic Places
California State Landmark #342
Directions to the Mission
From CA-17 South: Exit CA-1 toward Half Moon Bay. Merge onto CA-1 north. Turn left onto Mission Street. Turn left onto Emmett Street. The mission sits on the corner of Emmett and High Street. Map
Hours of Operation
Please call the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park at 831-425-5849 for information.
Facilities
The Mision Galeria is a gallery of historic relics and contemporary religious art. The Galeria is open Tuesday-Saturday 10a - 4p and Sundays 10a - 2p, closed Mondays except after major holiday weekends. Please call 831-426-5686 for further information.
Picnic Area
