• Welcome to Mission San Diego de Alcalá. California’s first mission was founded on July 16, 1769 by Saint Junípero Serra, a Franciscan priest.
  • Visit the San Diego Mission Basilica de Alcala, San Diego's oldest mission, founded in 1769.
  • Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá (Spanish: Misión San Diego de Alcalá) was the second Franciscan founded mission in The Californias (after San Fernando de Velicata)...
  • The current church at Mission San Diego de Alcalá is the 5th church to stand in this location since San Diego was first settled in 1542.
  • Father Melcor (Luis) Jayme became pastor of Mission San Diego de Alcalá in 1771 and was instrumental in moving the mission to its present site...
  • Built in 1769, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá is a very well preserved example of colonial architecture; one that fully deserves a visit when exploring...
  • After detailed historical research, in restoration and rebuilding work began in 1931 to bring Mission San Diego de Alcalá back to its 1813 appearance.
  • ...twenty-one California missions, Mission San Diego de Alcalá is named after the 15th-century saint, Didacus of Alcalá, more commonly known as Saint Diego.
  • Embark on a captivating journey through time as we explore California’s fascinating history through the lens of Mission San Diego de Alcalá.
  • Two dormitories were built for the students of Saint Anthony’s, one of which exists today as the Religious Education Center of Mission San Diego de Alcalá.
  • Address: 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108. ... Click here for the official website of the Basilica Mission San Diego de Alcala in San Diego.
  • Mission San Diego de Alcalá is located along the San Diego River, about six miles east of Mission Bay.
  • San Diego Mission De Alcala Presidio Hill was converted into a park and the Serra museum erected under George Marston Several ghosts are said to haunt it.