Mission Santa Clara de Asís
California Mission · Santa Clara, California
Mission Santa Clara de Asis stands on the campus of Santa Clara University in the city of Santa Clara, in the South Bay, surrounded by the offices, tech campuses and freeways of Silicon Valley. The mission was founded in 1777 and is generally counted as the eighth of the California missions - confirm. It is the only one set inside a university: the school grew around it in the 1850s. The present church is a 1928 replica of the original, which earlier floods, earthquakes and a fire destroyed several times - confirm the history on the campus displays. The campus Mission Gardens and remnants of the old adobe wall are part of the visit, and the de Saisset Museum on campus is nearby - confirm hours. The church is still used for worship, and Mass times are posted - confirm. Visit for the quiet gardens, the story and the contrast with the surrounding tech landscape. Expect a short stop of 45 minutes to an hour, student foot traffic, and campus parking that needs attention.
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, California, 95053, United States
The church is generally open to visitors during the day, commonly from the morning until late afternoon, but it closes to sightseers during Mass and during private events such as weddings and funerals - confirm the current hours with the university or the parish. The Mission Gardens are on the campus grounds and are normally open in daylight hours. The de Saisset Museum keeps its own, shorter schedule with closures on some days - confirm. Campus visitor parking is paid or permit-restricted at most hours, and a visitor lot or pay machine is the safe option. Exam weeks and graduation weekends can restrict access to parts of the campus. Check the university website or call before a special trip.
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