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| Landmark #135 | Monterey County | Visited: January 17, 2015 | Plaque? NO. 🙁 |
| What is it? | The refurbished 2nd mission (of 21) founded by Father Junípero Serra! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Mission San Carlos was established by Father Serra on June 3, 1770 at the Presidio of Monterey. Finding this location unsuitable, Serra moved the mission to Carmel Valley. In July 1771 he set to work constructing temporary buildings at the new site, and in December 1771 the mission was moved to its permanent location.
OTHER TIDBITS: For many years, Carmel was the headquarters of the mission chain! It was named for San Carlos Borroméo, patron saint of learning and the arts, nephew to Pope Pius IV, bishop of Trent, and one of the most important figures in the Catholic Reformation! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: SW corner of Lasuén Dr and Rio Rd Carmel, CA 93923 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~323mi (520km) — 5.4hrs |
| When should I go? | The museum is open every day from 9:30 AM until 7:00 PM, but if you want to go to Mass here, there are daily Masses (Monday through Friday) at 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:30 PM! There are Masses at 5:30 PM on weekends and throughout the day on Sundays, including the Quiet Mass at the Dawn on Sunday mornings at 7:30! |