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Old Mission Santa Ines

1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93464
805-688-4815
Ranked #2 of 17 attractions in Solvang
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Missions
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Lompoc, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

If you're in the area and even mildly interested in local history or plants, this place is definitely worth a few hours of your time. Even if you only have 15 minutes, check out the variety of plants in the garden. More

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Calgary, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This was my first visit to a mission and I liked the idea of a self guided tour. In each room of the mission you can push a button to hear information but I found the voice monotonous so I just wandered and read the information provided. The day we went it was very quiet and only a few visitors.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Loved this place so beautiful and peaceful!! must visit!! Gardens lovely. More

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Tulare, Ca
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I loved visiting this mission. It was so beautiful and peaceful. The self guided tour was very informational and I enjoyed wandering around in the old cemetary. The outside had a walking path that allowed visitors a chance to just sit and reflect, as well as enjoy the view of the surrounding countryside. I love all missions and hopefully will... More

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Earlysville, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

During an extended stay in Santa Barbara, we drove up to Solvang. The town itself is kind of cute but really best suited for souvenir shopping tourism and one gets the sense that this place attracts busloads of tourists. We walked from the very convenient parking lot in town to the mission and enjoyed it very much. I always like... More

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Santa barbara, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Lovely grounds and church from the Mission days in downtown Solvang. More

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Bay Area
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136 helpful votes 136 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Next door to downtown Solvang Loved the Stations of the Cross path in the back of the parking lot. Cute little chapel with Our Lady of Guadalupe in the back Nice little book/souvenir shop Tour costs $5 More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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Mission Santa Inez is tucked behind the little town of Solvang, but try to not to miss this of 21 missions across the California coast. It's $5/person for a self-guided tour that had a nice little exhibit of historical items of the mission and how life was with a short film on TV. The actual church is beautifully decorated and... More

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San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Beautiful view of the valley from the front of the Mission. More

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CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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The grounds at the Santa Ines Mission are very pretty. I often times walk the grounds with my dog. It's a relaxing location and there are a few walking paths and places to relax, reflect, and meditate. The church is small and beautiful. My mom enjoys church services here when she visits. I enjoy the Mission gift shop often when... More

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