Location: 3080 Rio Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Year founded: 1770
Patron saint: St. Charles Borromeo.
Founder: Fr. Junípero Serra.
Native peoples: Esselen, Rumsen — also known as Costanoan.
Goods produced: Wheat, barley, corn, beans, vegetables.
Features: Original stone church walls and bell tower, quarried from the Santa Lucia Mountains, star window, mudéjar style church with curved interior nave walls.
Current status: Roman Catholic Parish.
Historical landmark number: California Historical Landmark no. 135, National Historical Landmark.
Interesting facts: The mission houses the tomb of Junípero Serra. The museum has one of the most extensive collections of mission-period items in California.
Website: www.carmelmission.org