Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo

Navigation for San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo:

• Mission Home
• History
• Garden
• Basilica
• Museum
• Downie Museum
• Cemetery
• Munras Museum
• Courtyard
• Mora Museum

Picture taken 9:43am 25 Feb 2012

Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo was founded 3 June 1770 (2^nd in order) by Blessed Junípero Serra. The mission is named for Saint Charles Borromeo. The Indian name for the second location was Eslenes (or maybe Esselen). It is known for being Blessed Serra's headquarters and he is buried in the sanctuary beside the altar, in the Basilica.

You enter through the gift shop. After going through, go into the courtyard...

Location

The mission is located at the South end of Carmel, about half a mile off of California Highway 1 (Cabrillo Highway). Traveling South on 1 from Monterey turn right onto Rio Road. If coming North on 1 from a coastal drive through Big Sur (a very scenic drive!) turn left onto Rio Road. Proceed to the mission at 3080 Rio Road (California Landmark 135).

Contact

• Open daily 9:30am-4:30pm (7:30pm 1 June to Labor Day) and 10:30am-4:30pm Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days. A fiesta is often held the last Sunday in September. [Note: MissionTour tries to keep this information up to date but cannot guarantee its accuracy as this is not the official Mission website. If planning a drive to the Mission please contact them directly to get the latest information in order to avoid disappointment.]
• Mass Schedule: Please see the official Mission website for current information.
• Website: http://www.carmelmission.org/
• Mail: 3080 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923
• Phone: (831) 624-3600 (gift shop)