Mission San Antonio de Padua
South County
A remote and beautifully preserved historic California mission in south Monterey County near Jolon, still an active Catholic worship site.
About
Founded in 1771, Mission San Antonio de Padua is one of California's most authentically preserved missions, set in a pastoral valley in south Monterey County and still serving as a place of Catholic worship and pilgrimage.
Why Visit
A historic Catholic landmark and one of California's best-preserved missions — a tranquil pilgrimage site in south Monterey County.
Historical Significance
The third California mission, founded by Saint Junípero Serra in 1771, retaining much of its original mission landscape and architecture.
Address
1 Mission Rd, Jolon, CA 93928
Phone
(831) 385-4478Languages
English
Congregation
small
Established
1771
Connect
Information sourced from official diocesan directories (Diocese of Monterey), denominational registries, verified congregation websites, the Islamic Society of Monterey County, and local community directories. Service times and details may change — confirm directly with the place of worship before visiting.