Situated midway between the missions of San Luis Obispo and San Antonio de Padua, San Miguel was destroyed by fire in 1806. The new church, built between 1816-18 by the padres and natives from nearby missions, remains one of the best preserved interiors among all the California mission structures. The artwork on the walls, created by Monterey artist Esteban Munras with help from the native neophytes, features false balconies and pillars, faux marble and filigre, and an "all-seeing eye of God" above the altar and is unique to this site. Following secularization, the buildings served as a dance hall, general store and saloon/restaurant. The graves of the early padres can be found in the sanctuary floor.

Sixteenth Mission Built

Founded:
July 25, 1797

Location:
801 Mission Road
San Miguel

MAP TO MISSION &
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Mission Scrapbook

LIMITED FINE ART EDITIONS

Traveling to San Miguel