Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church
4.5
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- Old Town Transit Center • 6 min walk
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busconi
Wenatchee, WA5,404 contributions
Apr 2023
Just a beautiful little church in Old Town San Diego. Construction began in 1868 but the current church wasn't completed until 1917 (due to funding, population movement to the south, and a fire which devastated Old Town). It is still an active church and serves around 300 regular attendees. Very beautiful.
Written 7 April 2023
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tinaNtravel
San Jose, CA2,010 contributions
July 2024 • Solo
Outside the church is rather impressive with a Mexican style architecture. The church is quite pretty inside with the blue sky/clouds/angels mural behind the altar and the many stained glass windows on the sides of the church. In the courtyard to the side of the church is a little garden with statues dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. I visited and attended Mass. While just walking around at non-Mass times, the church wasn’t open.
Written 13 August 2024
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Sylvia DrSoul Fernandez
San Juan, Puerto Rico12,314 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Beautiful church in midst of all the touristic places... a peaceful place to visit with your partner, family and friends it’s right before the Old Town entrance and one street away there is a Free Public Parking Area!
Written 25 April 2019
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Indah Edlightz
Ontario, Canada3,933 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Lovely church with doors wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to come in. Peaceful place, built to match the local architecture.
Written 23 March 2024
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Denise L
Melbourne, Australia789 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Nice to find this lovely old original Catholic Church open in Old Town so we were able to walk in and have a look around
The current church was built in 1868 after the original mission in 1769 which makes San Diego the oldest of all the missions
It is a fairly simple church but with some lovely paintings and icons - stained glass windows - and statues
There is also a lovely altar to Our Lady outside in the garden area
It is only a small parish with a small Catholic community so if you do go make a donation it is needed
Thank you
The current church was built in 1868 after the original mission in 1769 which makes San Diego the oldest of all the missions
It is a fairly simple church but with some lovely paintings and icons - stained glass windows - and statues
There is also a lovely altar to Our Lady outside in the garden area
It is only a small parish with a small Catholic community so if you do go make a donation it is needed
Thank you
Written 5 November 2016
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Mary D
Oregon109 contributions
Jan 2016
With all the tourist shops surrounding this little church, it was a welcome respite to slip inside and gaze at the stained glass windows and sit quietly for a moment. Beautifully maintained and serene, this is a great stop for a quiet moment away from the tourist clamor outside.
Written 21 January 2016
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Jason B
Indio, CA156 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
If you are visiting the San Diego Old Town area, you can't miss this beautiful church. It is breathtaking and it's design is amazing. A must-see!
Written 6 August 2015
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Jim L
Tustin, CA1,847 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
I discovered this gorgeous little church by accident while I was walking around in the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. I was so glad I stopped in and I would recommend a visit to Immaculate Conception Church to anyone.
[The church is not technically part of the park, which explains why I couldn’t locate it in my brochure. If you’re at Old Town, just look eastward along San Diego Avenue and you’ll see it on the corner of Twiggs Street]
The interior is excellently maintained and has a décor consisting of paver flooring, wood (oak?) pews, white walls and dark wood ceiling vaults. The chandeliers—suspended by chains—are circular with white lampshades. The apse has a gorgeous depiction of a heavenly dove surrounded by angels in the clouds, all on a pale-blue background behind the crucifix. Note the excellent stained glass windows and the endearing statues of Mary in the alcoves. I absolutely loved this little church.
[The church is not technically part of the park, which explains why I couldn’t locate it in my brochure. If you’re at Old Town, just look eastward along San Diego Avenue and you’ll see it on the corner of Twiggs Street]
The interior is excellently maintained and has a décor consisting of paver flooring, wood (oak?) pews, white walls and dark wood ceiling vaults. The chandeliers—suspended by chains—are circular with white lampshades. The apse has a gorgeous depiction of a heavenly dove surrounded by angels in the clouds, all on a pale-blue background behind the crucifix. Note the excellent stained glass windows and the endearing statues of Mary in the alcoves. I absolutely loved this little church.
Written 5 March 2015
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MominOC
Orange County, CA5,005 contributions
Aug 2022
be sure to peek your head in at least it is very beautiful and you will enjoy it. Right on the corner at the intersection near the state park.
Written 8 September 2022
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THE-TW0-BEES
Phenix City, AL722 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Beautiful, welcoming church. We visited the church while in Old Town, then went back the next day for Mass. Learn the history of the church and enjoy your visit.
Written 1 June 2022
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