Mission La Purisima – A Journey back in time
Mission La Purisima – Visiting this fully restored mission complex is like going back in time two hundred years.
Attractions
Mission San Antonio Architectural Drawings
Mission San Antonio Architectural Drawings from the Historic American Buildings Survey
Mission San Antonio de Padua
Visting the California Mission San Antonio de Padua is like being transported back to the 18th century. Here are the best tips for that visit…
Mission San Antonio timeline – A gallery of old photos and paintings
A Mission San Antonio timeline shown in a gallery of photos and paintings from the 19th through 21st centuries
Jalama Beach – An unspoiled Central California beach
Jalama Beach – Beach camping and beach combing away from the crowds. How to find this treasure
The James Dean Memorial in Cholame
The James Dean Memorial pays tribute to the actor who died near here in a car crash in 1955
Father Junipero Serra – The founder of the California Missions
Junipero Serra traveled from San Diego to Monterey establishing missions. His contribution is honored in the US Capitol with a statue.
Indian Valley Road – Backroad drive and the chance of wildflowers near San Miguel
Indian Valley Road – A lovely backroad drive near San Miguel that parallels Highway 101 through cattle country – photos and directions
The Iron Road Pioneers Sculpture – San Luis Obispo
The Iron Road Pioneers sculpture in San Luis Obispo – where to find it, what’s it about about and what’s nearby
A Hearst Castle Christmas – A grand backdrop for decorating sure to stir up envy
A Hearst Castle Christmas – Christmas greetings from Discover Central California – decorating on a grand scale.
