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Founded in 1798, Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, known as the "King of the Missions," is a National Historic Landmark. The largest of all the 21 …
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Nov 3, 2024
I specifically went to Oceanside to see this Mission and a museum downtown. I also purposely chose to go on a Wednesday at 10 AM, when they opened, to avoid crowds... it was perfect. The Mission did … Full review by MCKTravel2008
Jul 7, 2024
I have been to at least half of the California missions. None of them tried to whitewash history like Mission San Luis Rey. The descriptions told tall tales about how happy the Native Americans were … Full review by Mom_of_Alex
Jan 31, 2024
We enjoyed the church, it was beautiful. The mission was well kept. It was very informative of the Indians and the padres that had lived there. There was a very nice courtyard. Worth the trip. Full review by Travelforfun1946
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