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    Mission San Antonio de Padua - Corridor arcade walkway at Mission San Antonio de Padua

    Mission San Antonio de Padua

    4.6(62 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Whether one is interested in architecture, history, or religion, the Mission San Antonio de Padua…read moreis an interesting destination. The Mission is remotely nested near the Santa Lucia mountains approximately 30 miles north of Paso Robles, and is another one-half hour drive off the 101 freeway on back roads. One passes through the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation near the very small village of Jolon. The isolated and picturesque area is quite different from the other established California missions. Think of the song, "Home on the Range" - "...where the deer and the antelope play"... but in this case, it is where the deer and wild pigs roam. This mission was the third of the twenty-one missions in California founded in 1771 by the Franciscans. The remote area posed many challenges over the hundreds of years it existed, a few times almost abandoned. Currently, the Mission San Antonio de Padua has a museum highlighting life from its original working days when the Salinans, an indigenous people of the area, worked with the Franciscans. There is an active parish along with a gift shop, restored buildings and a courtyard. The Mission offers cuttings of established roses and grapes for a small donation. Mission San Antonio de Padua also hosts group retreats. There are picnic tables on the grounds of this secluded mission where we enjoyed a light lunch we brought with us. Toilet facilities are limited.

    Located at the end of Mission Road in Jolon, CA. It was founded by Fr. Junipero Serra in 1761 and…read moreis the 3rd of California's 21 missions. It was quite a drive to the mission from the main road/freeway. Tours are self-guided and are free. Donations are welcomed. Their gift shop is vast with works from various local and native artists. Cash transactions are preferred, otherwise there's a fee to use credit cards. The garden is beautiful. The fountain is a soothing flow of crisp water. Staff were so helpful and knowledgeable. They conduct retreats as well.

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    Mission San Antonio de Padua - Looking towards the alter at Mission San Antonio de Padua

    Looking towards the alter at Mission San Antonio de Padua

    Mission San Antonio de Padua - Looking towards the choir loft at Mission San Antonio de Padua

    Looking towards the choir loft at Mission San Antonio de Padua

    Mission San Antonio de Padua - The "Iron Oak" sculpture in the Mission San Antonio de Padua courtyard created by Max Randoloh, 2023.

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    The "Iron Oak" sculpture in the Mission San Antonio de Padua courtyard created by Max Randoloh, 2023.

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