Explore the cultural heritage of California at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park. The park covers an area of 1220 sq km (470 sq mi) and represents what used to be the home of the Chumash people, as well as Spanish settlers. Hike around the park and discover original buildings from 1820s, or watch for livestock that lives there today. You can see the reconstruction of life from that period, with pottery and candle making, weaving, and blacksmithing on site. Before you visit Lompoc, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park reviews
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A wonderful mission! We live in southern CA and have visited many of the California missions. This was one of our favorites. Unlike many of the other missions, this one is not in the middle of a...
A wonderful mission! We live in southern CA and have visited many of the California missions. This was one of our favorites. Unlike many of the other missions, this one is not in the middle of a... more »
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Best resorted mission of all 21 California missions. Great visitor center with friendly staff. A true visit to early California.
Best resorted mission of all 21 California missions. Great visitor center with friendly staff. A true visit to early California. more »
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It was nice experience because they have nice garden where you can have a pick Nick. They do not have a priest in church but the staff are very nice. You can enter fir free the only thing you pay is parking 6 dollars. You can see animals there in their farm.
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Beautiful property with hiking trails. You get a real sense of how life must of been. Buildings have many rooms to explore with of furnishings and artifacts. Blacksmith shop. Water fountain and livestock. Allow 2 hours more for hiking trails.
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