Mission San Antonio De Padua

SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA...

Located on eighty pristine acres on what was once the Milpitas unit of the sprawling Hearst Ranch, Mission San Antonio de Padua sits within the “Valley of the Oaks” on California’s scenic Central Coast.

The rugged Santa Lucia mountains backdrop this historic mission, where ancient oak trees, their branches dangling webs of Spanish moss, frame the fully restored adobe buildings which include the Church, museum, cloister, fragrant peristyle garden and outbuildings.

Founded as California’s third mission in 1771, it has been said that of all the California missions, San Antonio de Padua is the only one that would be recognizable today to its founder Blessed Junipero Serra. Mission San Antonio de Padua sits upon holy ground, virtually unchanged for more than two centuries.

The mission and its environs have been truly blessed by its secluded location. Offering visitors a true “look back in time” Mission San Antonio de Padua rewards travelers with peace and tranquility far from the hustle and bustle of our modern world and everyday lives.

Come, experience California as it used to be…Mission San Antonio de Padua welcomes your visit and wishes you Godspeed on your journey.

Museum and Gift Shop - See gift shop page for hours.

Parish Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday - Friday

Please call first to confirm as we sometimes must alter our schedule to accommodate our volunteer help.

Sunday Mass at 9:00 am

Please Note: Mission San Antonia de Padua is located on Fort Hunter-Liggett, the U.S. Army’s Western Training Center. For entry, you will be required to present to the gate guard a valid driver’s license (for the driver and any passengers over the age of 18) auto registration and proof of insurance. Tank Up! Although there is a gas station on base, non-military drivers are limited to five-gallons.