San Diego Attractions

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala

10818 San Diego Mission Rd

San Diego, CA

Tel. 619/281-8449

www.missionsandiego.com

Established in 1769 above Old Town, this was the first link in a chain of 21 missions founded by Spanish missionary Junípero Serra. In 1774, the mission was moved from Old Town to its present site for agricultural reasons, and to separate the indigenous converts from the fortress that included the original building. The mission was sacked by Native Americans a year after it was built -- Father Serra rebuilt the structure using 5- to 7-foot-thick adobe walls and clay...

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Price Range: Admission $3 adults, $2 seniors and students, $1 children under 12. Free Sun and for daily Masses

Transportation: Bus: 14. Trolley: Mission San Diego. Take I-8 to Mission Gorge Rd. to Twain Ave., which turns into San Diego Mission Rd

Open Hours: Daily 9am-4:45pm; Mass daily 7am and 5:30pm

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