Missions of California (with Map) – All 21 California Missions from South to North by Chris Christensen

Jan 12, 2025 · Discover this concise guide to the 21 California missions built by Spanish missionaries. Highlights of each mission + map of the missions.

If you are planning to walk or cycle from one mission to another, we have segment maps that are perfect. If your itinerary includes all 21 missions, we have that covered too.

From San Diego to Sonoma, 21 missions create a unique trail of history across California. The red wax seals on the map bear the brands used by each of the California missions. Click here to see a video …

Interactive California Missions Map This map of the Alta California missions displays the 21 missions that Franciscan missionaries founded between 1769 and 1823.

Click the mission names to read about the missions. You can also visit the animated California Missions Map to “watch” the missions as they are built, in order.

Each mission was built in an area that could be farmed and they were spaced out to be about a one-day trip between them. As you can see by the map above they are lined up along the coastal region.

Apr 3, 2025 · We’ll provide a map of California with missions highlighted, and we’ll dive into the details of some of the individual missions. We’ll look at how they were founded, how they grew, the challenges …

Map of California labeled with the location of 21 Missions, including San Francisco de Asis, San Luis Obispo, San Juan Capistrano and the years of their establishment, which range from 1769 to 1823.

The 21 missions that comprise California's Historic Mission Trail are all located on or near Highway 101, which roughly traces El Camino Real (The Royal Road) named in honor of the Spanish monarchy …