Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Mission San Rafael Arcangel was founded on December 14, 1817 by Father Vicente de Sarria under the patronage of San Rafael Arcángel, the angel of bodily healing. It was the 20th mission in the 21 mission chain in Alta California. The mission started... more on Athanasius

For many years Mission San Rafael was all but forgotten. San... more on Museum Stuff

Near the "Gift Shop" - Take the Central San Rafael exit off Highway 101 and follow the signs to the mission located at 1104 Fifth Avenue. On foot from the San Rafael Main Transit station, walk three blocks north, turn west on Fifth Avenue and walk approximately five blocks to the mission.

The site is open in the Winter from 8.00am - 4.00pm and in the Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) 8.00am - 5:30pm

Events: http://www.lapurisimamission.org/activities.html