San Luis Rey Mission Church Photos from National Historic Landmarks collection

Mission San Luis Rey was established by Father Fermin de Lasuen in 1798. The present San Luis Rey Mission Church, a National Historic Landmark, was constructed between 1811 and 1815--the third church at the site. In 1893, the mission was re-dedicated as a Franciscan college and renovation of the mission buildings began. The mission now serves as a Parish church, retreat, conference center, and museum.

Mission San Luis Rey is four miles east of Oceanside on CA 76 at 4050 Mission Ave. The mission museum is open 10:00am to 4:30pm daily; there is a fee for admission. For more information call 760-757-3651 or visit the mission's website.