From San Diego, Padre Serra went up the coast to Carmel, where he founded the second mission in 1770. It was moved south of Monterey Bay a year later to a location with better soil. Serra so loved the location that he made it his headquarters and, when he died in 1784, he was buried next to his associate, Padre Crespi, within the mission church walls. Following secularization in 1834, the mission fell into ruin until 1884 when the Church began restoration.

Second Mission Built

Founded:
June 3, 1770

Location:
3080 Rio Road Carmel

MAP TO MISSION &
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Mission Scrapbook

LIMITED FINE ART EDITION
"First Communion Carmel"

© 2000 Howard Anderson