La Purisima Mission

The restored Spanish mission complex contains ten original buildings spread across 1,934 acres of land northeast of the initial settlement location.

Founded in 1787 by Father Fermin Lasuen, the mission relocated to its current position in 1813 following an earthquake that destroyed the first structures.

The buildings, gardens, and workshops demonstrate the daily activities of Spanish missionaries and Chumash people who lived at the mission during the 1820s.

Visitors can explore the furnished buildings through self-guided tours, attend living history events, and learn about mission life at the information center.

The mission maintains a collection of period-correct livestock and crops, reflecting agricultural practices from the Spanish colonial period in California.

Location: Lompoc

Inception: 1787

GPS coordinates: 34.67050,-120.42100

Latest update: March 22, 2025 07:28