Mission Santa Clara de Asís, Santa Clara

Name: Mission Santa Clara de Asís
Address: The Alameda, Santa Clara, 95050, United States
Telephone: +1 408-554-4023

#9 among attractions in Santa Clara

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Mission Santa Clara de Asís is a Spanish mission in the city of Santa Clara, California. The mission, which was the eighth in California, was founded on January 12, 1777 by the Franciscan order. Named for Saint Clare of Assisi, who founded the order of the Poor Clares and was an early companion of St. Francis of Assisi, this was the first California mission to be named in honor of a woman. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°20'57"N, 121°56'31"W

Address

The AlamedaSanta Clara (Santa Clara East Central)Santa Clara 95050 United States

Contact

+1 408-554-4023

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Day trips

Mission Santa Clara de Asís – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, PayPal Park Stadium, Buck Shaw Stadium, San Jose Municipal Rose Garden.

1.5 miSE
Exhibits featuring mummies and artifacts
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, San Jose
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Jose, California, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is a gateway to the ancient world, offering a unique glimpse into the rich history and culture of Egypt. This fascinating museum, with its distinctive architecture inspired by the Temple of...
0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
PayPal Park Stadium, San Jose
25 min walk • PayPal Park Stadium, nestled within the bustling city of San Jose, California, stands as a modern testament to the world of sports and entertainment. This purpose-built venue is primarily known as the home ground for the San Jose Earthquakes, a professional soccer team...
~1530 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara
8 min walk • Stevens Stadium is a 7,000-seat soccer stadium at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. The stadium is the current home of the Santa Clara Broncos soccer teams and was the former home of the now defunct Santa Clara football team as well as the Santa Clara baseball team.
1.4 miSE
Park, Garden
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, San Jose
36 min walk • The San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is a historic rose garden in San Jose, California, in the Rose Garden District. Founded in 1927, the garden is exclusively dedicated to roses and features more than 3,500 shrubs representing 189 rose varieties.
0.8 miSE
Church
Coachella Valley Church, San Jose
20 min walk • Coachella Valley Church is a Rastafarian church of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, located on The Alameda in San Jose, California. It was incorporated in 2016 and is at the same location as a previous dispensary, Amsterdam's Garden.
0.9 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara
22 min walk • The Triton Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located at 1505 Warburton Avenue in Santa Clara, California.
~1620 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
De Saisset Museum, Santa Clara
8 min walk • The de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University opened in 1955, after Isabel de Saisset, the last member of a California pioneer family bequeathed her estate to the University of Santa Clara.
~1560 ftW
Church
Oratory of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Santa Clara
8 min walk • The Oratory of Our Mother of Perpetual Help is a traditional Catholic chapel operating independently of the Diocese of San Jose.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
South Bay Historical Railroad Society, Santa Clara
11 min walk • The South Bay Historical Railroad Society is located in Santa Clara, California and operates the Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History in the Santa Clara Depot, as well as the Santa Clara Tower and two other buildings.
1.5 miSE
Museum district, Museum
Rosicrucian Park, San Jose
38 min walk • Rosicrucian Park is the headquarters of the English Grand Lodge for the Americas of the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, located in San Jose, California.
~1460 ftE
Universities and schools
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara
8 min walk • Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California. Established in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mission Santa Clara de Asís open?

Mission Santa Clara de Asís is open:

Monday 7 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 9 pm
Thursday 7 am - 9 pm
Friday 7 am - 9 pm
Saturday 7 am - 9 pm
Sunday 7 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mission Santa Clara de Asís?

Nearby attractions include Heafey Law Library, Santa Clara (3 min walk), Santa Clara University, Santa Clara (8 min walk), Charles Copeland Morse House, Santa Clara (8 min walk), Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara (8 min walk).

How to get to Mission Santa Clara de Asís by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mission Santa Clara de Asís:

Bus

Lafayette Street & Franklin Street • Lines: 21, 59 (2 min walk)
Benton Street & Alviso Street • Lines: 53, 59, 60 (5 min walk)

Train

Santa Clara (11 min walk)