History · Santa Clara University
Mission Santa Clara de Asís
A historic California mission church at the heart of the Santa Clara University campus, surrounded by gardens.
Photo: JaGa, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Mission Santa Clara de Asís was founded in 1777 and today stands at the center of the Santa Clara University campus, on El Camino Real. The church and its gardens are a quiet, beautiful stop in the middle of Silicon Valley.
The university's de Saisset Museum is nearby and covers art and the history of the mission.
Good to know
- The church is an active place of worship. Check visiting times and be respectful during services.
- Campus parking rules apply. Check visitor parking before you go.
- It is on El Camino Real, the same historic road as the Granada Hotel.
For current hours, tickets, and conditions, check the official source: scu.edu.
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