Site of Junípero Serra’s Cross!

Site of Junipero Serra's Cross
Landmark #113 Ventura County Visited: March 20, 2011 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? This tall, wooden cross is a replica of the first cross planted here by Junípero Serra in 1782!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: The first cross on the hill known as “La Loma de la Cruz,” or the Hill of the Cross, was erected by Junípero Serra at the founding of the Mission San Buenaventura on March 31, 1782. This was the ninth and last mission founded by Father Serra in California.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Donate to the Serra Cross Conservancy!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
Grant Park, at end of Ferro Dr
Ventura, CA 93001

ANNOTATIONS:
Head northeast from the intersection of Ferro Dr and Cedar St.

From Los Angeles: ~69mi (112km) — 1.2hrs
From Sacramento: ~393mi (633km) — 6.6hrs
From San Diego: ~189mi (305km) — 3.2hrs
From San Francisco: ~353mi (569km) — 5.9hrs

When should I go? The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset, but this is a popular park for weddings! It could easily be closed for a private event on a weekend!

Site of Junipero Serra's Cross

Site of Junipero Serra's Cross

Site of Junipero Serra's Cross

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