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Carmel Attractions
Carmel Mission Basilica
and National Shrine of Blessed Junipero Serra

Carmel Mission, Carmel, California

Carmel Mission Basilica
3080 Rio Road
Carmel
831-624-1271

Founded June 3, 1770, Carmel Mission is one of the oldest buidlings in Carmel Valley.

It stands as a monument to the great missionary of the Cross —
Junipero Serra, who came here to preach the Gospel of Christ and to teach California's Native Americans.

Today, Carmel Mission and its historic church is one of the most popular sites of pilgrimage in the United States for visitors from around the world.

Self-guided tours are available daily. Docent-led tours are offered on an advanced appointment-only basis.

Carmel Mission, Carmel, California

Junipero Serra moved into the Carmel Mission on August 24, 1771. He died on August 28, 1784 and was buried before the main altar at Carmel.

Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Carmel Mission and Historic Church, Carmel, California

In 1961, the Mission was honored and designated as a Minor Basilica by Pope John XXIII. In 1985, Pope John Paul II declared Junipero Serra venerable and in 1988, he was beatified in recognition of his heroic virtues. In 1987, the Pope visited the Mission as part of his U.S. tour.

Carmel Mission, Carmel, California

Carmel Mission Hours
and Self-Guided Tours
Carmel Mission is open to visitors daily for self-guided tours.

Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm
Sat & Sun 10:30am-4:30pm

Carmel Mission Open to Visitors Daily, Carmel, Calfornia

Docent-Led Guided Tours
831-624-1271
All Guided Tours are conducted on an Advance Appointment-Only basis. Tours run approximately 45 minutes. Allow one week notice for scheduling your tour.

You may luck-out (as we did during a recent visit) when we joined a tour already in progress led by a visiting docent.

Admission Fee
$5 Adults
$4 Seniors
$1 Youth
Children 6 and under free

Carmel Mission, Carmel, California

Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel, California

Mass Schedule
Sat 5:30pm - Vigil Mass

Sun 7am - Quiet Mass at the Dawn
8am - Mid Morning Mass
9:30am - Children's Mass
11am - Solemn Choir Mass
12:30pm - Mid Day Mass
5:30pm - Youth Mass

Daily Masses - Blessed Sacrament Chapel
7:00am, 12pm, 5:30pm

Cross at Carmel Mission, Carmel, California

Weddings at Carmel Mission
Call 831-624-1271 or visit the Carmel Mission web site for more information on Carmel Mission Wedding guidelines and date availability.

Mission Museum Gift Shop
Carmel Mission has a small Museum Gift Shop, located just inside the main entrance (self-guided and docent-led tours also end here).

More Info
Carmel Mission
831-624-1271

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