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Mission State Park

School Street, Santa Cruz, CA
831-425-5849
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Ranked #25 of 35 attractions in Santa Cruz
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: The park houses a replica of the mission founded in 1791.
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Northridge, Ca
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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“Very Small But cute”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Ok My Hubby and I are always visiting Mission and so on our recent trip made the stop here. The original building was destroyed by an earthquake so there isn't much left here but one small building but I commend them for lovingly restoring it and the friendliness of the lasy in the gift shop. Very cute but not a... More

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San Francisco
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Santa Cruz Mission”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

The Santa Cruz Mission is the 12th of the Franciscan missions that run up (& down) the coast of California. The Santa Cruz Mission has been restored and is waiting to tell it's story to you.

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“Doesn't compare to any of the other California Missions”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

While the location may be historical, having visited a number of other California museums, I expected much more. We were disappointed.

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“a bit hidden, make it a quick stop”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

I lived in Santa Cruise as a child and never noticed the mission (!?). People actually lived there until mid-60s. Worth a visit, as our missions are a state gem.

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Free unique historical site with an awesome view!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011
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The State has really fixed this place up. It is the only standing structure from when the spanish missionaries settled here, and it is the slave barracks where they held the Olone Indians. The different rooms are redone to reflect different periods in it's history, including one left untouched. There is a lot of history to learn about Santa Cruz... More

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