Mission Santa Barbara is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order near present-day Santa Barbara, California. It was founded by Padre Fermín Lasuén on December 4, 1786, the feast day of Saint Barbara, as the tenth mission for the religious conversion of the indigenous local Chumash—Barbareño tribe of Native American people.

Description: 18th-century Spanish mission in Santa Barbara, California; Address: 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Wheelchair access: yes

Often referred to as the "American Riviera," the city's red-tiled roofs and white stucco buildings reflect its rich Spanish heritage. One of the most iconic structures is the Santa Barbara Mission, also known as the "Queen of the Missions," which dates back to 1786 and offers a glimpse into the area's colonial past.

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Notable: The mission museum holds two old wooden bells that are unique to the mission system. Mission Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara. Founded: December 4, 1786 Order of creation: 10th mission Status: Roman Catholic Church Location: 2201 Laguna St., Santa Barbara, 93105

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Mission Santa Barbara is, along with mission San Luis Rey, the only mission to remain under the leadership of the Franciscan Friars since its founding, and today is a parish church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

The mission at Santa Barbara was envisioned by Father Junipero Serra as a kind of “bridge” connecting San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and San Gabriel Arcángel. Due to opposition from the governor, who opposed expansion of the mission system, it was not built until after Serra’s death.

May 26, 2023 · Located just a few minutes off the 101 Freeway, there are signs posted along way directing visitors to the mission, and you can also find directions by putting the mission’s address into Google Maps.

Mission Creek is a stream in Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California. Mission Creek is situated nearby to the village Mission Canyon, as well as near the hamlet Irma.