Namesake of both the city and county of Santa Clara, as well as of Santa Clara University. Although ruined and rebuilt six times, the settlement was never abandoned, and today it functions as the university chapel for Santa Clara University
General Information
Location:
Palm Drive and Alviso Street intersection
University of Santa Clara
Santa Clara, California 95053
University of Santa Clara
Santa Clara, California 95053
Name as Founded:
La Misión Santa Clara de Asís
English Translation:
The Mission of Saint Clare of Assisi
Patron:
Saint Clare of Assisi
Founding Date:
January 12, 1777
Current Use:
Chapel of the university; Parish church
Website:
Hours:
Open daily 8am to 8pm
Fees:
No entrance fees
Mission Santa Clara is located at the heart of the Santa Clara University campus. Stop by the guard's kiosk when you enter the University to obtain a FREE Visitor's Parking Permit (required only Monday through Friday). Parking Permits are NOT required on the weekends.
Mission Santa Clara is located at the heart of the Santa Clara University campus. Stop by the guard's kiosk when you enter the University to obtain a FREE Visitor's Parking Permit (required only Monday through Friday). Parking Permits are NOT required on the weekends.
Pet Policy:
No pets allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Santa Clara, CA
Seasons:
All year
How to Get There
From San Francisco (45 miles): Get on US-101 S/Central Fwy. Follow US-101 S to De La Cruz Blvd in Santa Clara County. Take exit 391B from US-101 S. Follow De La Cruz Blvd and Lafayette St.
Overview
Mission Santa Clara de Asís, founded January 12, 1777, is the only California mission on a university campus, now the chapel of Santa Clara University, and was the first mission named for a woman, St. Clare of Assisi. Though ruined and rebuilt six times, it was never abandoned, and it gave its name to the city and county of Santa Clara.
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