Mission San Gabriel Arcángel

Category: Historical landmark

Address: 428 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776, USA

Phone: +16264573048

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–1PM

Tuesday: 9AM–1PM

Wednesday: 9AM–1PM

Thursday: 9AM–1PM

Friday: 9AM–1PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Dolores Ramos

Aug 18, 2022

One of the 21 Spanish missions of California and one of the 2 missions in the outskirts of LA. A couple of distinct features of this church is the bell wall at its side which has 6 of it just facing Mission Road; and its facade which is very simple and modest. It is devastating that the old church was ravaged by arson fire a couple of years ago. Sharing you some pictures I took 7 years ago, I was hoping I have more. But I'm disappointed that this all I got.. None the less, kudos to all the donors who are actively helping in the restoration of this one of a kind mission! Looking forward for its re-opening soon and take more pictures.

David Tobiassen

Aug 15, 2022

Being a devoted Catholic the San Gabriel mission was an awesome place to get the spirit of God the Holy Spirit they're rebuilding the San Gabriel mission what a day to go over there and see the little church and all the kind souls and all the kind people

Rosemary Sernek

Aug 11, 2022

i attended a memorial service here. the church is very nice. i'll have to go back and visit the cemetery.

David b Pratt

Aug 10, 2022

It is not open for visitors as in reconstruction and fenced in and scaffolding..

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Questions & Answers

What is the name of the music director and phone number?

Rita Farfsing | Sep 15, 2019
Nghia Lam | Sep 15, 2019

I don't know can you ask someone else Rita Farfsing?

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We are coming on Friday 4th grade field trip .....if it rains is there an inside place for our lunch timer break?

David Mauldin | Sep 15, 2019
Ramon Henriquez | Sep 15, 2019

Of course.

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Founder of misson

Maya Peralta | Sep 15, 2018
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2018

As the 4th Mission established in 1771, Father Junipero Serra (as Father President) is credited for the founding of the first 9 missions along the Camino Real. Technically though, the Catholic priests Fray Angel Francisico de Sonera and Fray Pedro Benito Cambon chose this site. The planned site by Father Serra was to have it built along the Rio de los Trembroles (River of Earthquakes, now called the Santa Ana River) but the priests changed its location to the Rio Hondo.

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Who built it??

Lisabelle Paranda | Sep 15, 2018
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2018

Mission San Gabriel was the 4th mission, founded by Father Junipero Serra in 1771. The current church was built between 1791-1805, taking 14 years to build. Unlike most of the missions made of adobe, San Gabriel was made from stone and brick. The local native tribes were the Tongvas and Chumash and, undoubtedly, the local neophytes (converts) did most of the labor.

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why was this place choosen

Jackie Guardado | Sep 15, 2018
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2018

As the Spanish King Carlos III tried to establish ownership of the lands called Alta California, there were two means to achieve his goal. One was with soldiers protecting the coastline with military garrisons located in areas like San Diego Bay. The second (and cheaper) was with the establishment of missions, while also serving to convert native villages to Catholicism. With the Franciscans and Father Junipero Serra, a 'King's Road' (Camino Real) was developed, linking each mission for hundreds of miles. Each mission was purposely built to reduce travel between each other, eventually so they were only one day's ride apart. Strategically, Mission San Gabriel was built in an area that had a reliable water source (to become self sufficient in production), was located near a native population (Tongvas and Chumash) for converts (and labor), and was placed here to help develop the King's Road.

Can people visit the grounds, garden, etcetera, even though the church is closed?

D Sheehy | Aug 24, 2022
Santos Zuniga | Aug 24, 2022

Not yet at this time but I will know next month.

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Is it open to the public?

Yolie Mel | Aug 15, 2022
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel | Aug 17, 2022

Dear Patrons: Thank you for your interest in Mission San Gabriel. On July 11, 2020, Mission San Gabriel suffered an arson fire and we have been restoring our beloved Church since then. We are scheduled to host a Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday, September 10, 2020 and on track to reopen the Church to the public shortly afterwards. Thank you for your patience as we look to restore this 246 year old treasure. Mission San Gabriel Staff.

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Why is the mission listed as closed but people are still visiting?

Sandy Vargas | Apr 17, 2022
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel | Apr 17, 2022

Thank you for reaching out to Mission San Gabriel Arcángel. Due to the fire, the Mission, gardens, museum, and Gift Shop are closed to the public. There is a public park adjacent to the Mission where you can see the building that is behind the construction site. However, we plan to reopen in late August, 2022. Thanks again.

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Is there a "new" san Gabriel mission?

Yolanda Paz | Sep 14, 2020
J Dom | Sep 14, 2020

No is there no "new" mission.

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How much is the price

Joel Flores | Sep 14, 2020
michael mahdad | Sep 14, 2020

If I remember correctly, it was only couple of dollars.

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what were the surroundings like

Roy Lopez | Sep 14, 2020
Jesse Lopez | Sep 14, 2020

Beautiful surroundings, Plays and shows at the theater. Live music. Good restaurants. Great for date night or evening strolls.

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Good afternoon, someone could inform me what time there will be Christmas Eve Mass and Christmas morning. Thank you

Maria Abell | Sep 14, 2020
Nery Catalan | Sep 14, 2020

In English at 5:30 pm and then miss midnight.

What time is Guadalupe event

Guillermo Reyes | Sep 14, 2020
Un known | Sep 14, 2020

I suggest to call them directly to get the correct answer

Where solder”s involved with the mission San Gabriel Arcángel and if so how

parvin nourian | Sep 14, 2020
Elias Hernandez | Sep 14, 2020

According to the real facts about the Missions, San Gabriel Mission did not have soldiers to help to convert the Native people in the region to become Catholics. However, the Missions in Texas did have soldiers involved to catch Natives that tried to escape from the Missions doctrine. Check Wikipedia for more info.

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Is there a facility for private parties?

Don Corbett | Sep 14, 2020
ROBERTO HUERTA | Sep 14, 2020

Yes!

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Is there a restaurant in the mission?

Rich Legaspi | Sep 14, 2020
Jose Tanchez | Sep 14, 2020

No but they have people vending outside. Mainly fast food and snacks.

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When is San Juan de Los Lagos comming to the church

Yolanda Chavez | Sep 14, 2020
Jose Tanchez | Sep 14, 2020

I would call the mission or look up their website directly for that type of information. Beautiful mission by the way.

What is the cost to process the passport?

Laura Torres | Sep 15, 2019
Josep Melero | Sep 15, 2019

14 $

Who the named the San gabriel arcangel misson

Amelia Nunezvaldez | Sep 15, 2019
Liz Lima | Sep 15, 2019

The Franciscan munks who helped establish the mission.

who made mission san gabriel

Eddie Jr Alvarado | Sep 15, 2019
Rob Robinson | Sep 15, 2019

The Spaniards under Fr. Junipero Serra. 1700s.

Is the mission San Gabriel Acrangel located in Los Angles

oscar q | Sep 15, 2019
Daniel C | Sep 15, 2019

Yes Los Angeles County in the city of San Gabriel

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What are some facts about the San Gabriel mission

Angel 123 | Sep 15, 2019
Rob Robinson | Sep 15, 2019

Founded in the 1700s by Spanish missionaries who accompanied explorers in the New World. They began in Mexico a d established missions about one days horseback ride apart up the coast beginning in San Diego. San Gabriel Mission still functions as a Catholic church with weddings, baptisms, funerals, etc. in the old buildings. Very picturesque.

In what order was the mission San gabriel alfalfa mission built

Kenia Castaneda | Sep 15, 2019
Michele Vicarrio-Avila | Sep 15, 2019

Franciscan Order

What date was it found

Juana Escamilla | Sep 15, 2019
Armando Trinidad | Sep 15, 2019

September 8,1771

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It is a pretty place to go to

Gotcha Ellie | Sep 15, 2019
Jorge Gonzalez | Sep 15, 2019

Yes!

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whaat is thhis place sorry im here for a school project so ya

KK Squad | Sep 15, 2019
Lance Stines | Sep 15, 2019

A chance to learn about the struggles of

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What are the mission hours

Angie Barr | Sep 15, 2019
Patricia Aldana | Sep 14, 2020

At what time are Mass on Sundays in Spanish?

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Orarios de la misa in Spanish

Yuridiana Briones | Sep 15, 2019
Niva-jo Whisenand | Sep 15, 2019

Sii 9:30 am.1: 7pm, 7:pm all.

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What was the highest population when opened

Justin Yang | Sep 15, 2019
Niva-jo Whisenand | Sep 15, 2019

What Malena said.

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What happened during mission floor plan

Gabriel Smith | Sep 15, 2019
Ramon Henriquez | Sep 15, 2019

I don't understand your question???

is the site pet friendly?

Charles Updike | Sep 15, 2019
George D Collins | Sep 15, 2019

I would most definitely call

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Are dogs allowed on property

Charles Updike | Sep 15, 2019
Francisco Herrasti | Sep 15, 2019

Service dogs!!!

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Which city is near the mission

Daisy Mendoza | Sep 15, 2019
Natalie Estrada | Sep 15, 2019

The serene

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what were the jabs poeple had at the san gabriel mission

Liliana Miranda | Sep 15, 2019
Gayle Andersen | Sep 15, 2019

What is jabs poeple? If you are asking what jobs people had? They were volunteers that usher you into sit. My phone has auto correct which corrects spelling errors turn your on to communicate better.

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What hours is open

Celia Villa | Sep 15, 2019
Tesa Tong | Sep 15, 2019

Open hour ?

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Good evening. Does anyone know what time they are going to sing the mananitas to the Virgin of Guadalupe in the mission of San Gabriel in San Gabriel ca.

Manuel Garcia | Sep 15, 2019
RL STINES | Sep 15, 2019

Todavia, sorry just love that word. Go to that mission. It is almost inactive from outward appearance. Open the door and life is yours.

Who made the mission of Saint Gabriel the Archangel

Joviz H | Sep 15, 2019
Tesa Tong | Sep 15, 2019

check online

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why was the site chosen

Caroline Rivers | Sep 15, 2019
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2019

The current location of Mission San Gabriel is not the original location. Founded in 1771, the Mission was built along the Rio de los Tremblores (now the Santa Ana River). In 1776, a massive flood devastated the Mission. It was moved to its current location to be out of the flood plain, higher in elevation, closer to the mountains. Like all of the missions built along the Camino Real, missions were built with specific requirements. They needed to be near a stable water source, have fertile lands in order to grow crops, and be situated near Native American villages. Converting natives (becoming neophytes) were necessary to establish profitable missions. And as the Father-President sought to build missions along the Camino Real from San Diego to San Francisco, missions were planned so that eventually each mission would be a day's ride so that travelers would have a safe place to stay each night. Not all Native Americans were friendly.

Do you have bingo night ?

carol french | Sep 15, 2019
Greek Dancer | Sep 15, 2019

They do not

My son would likely like visit for his missions project, I can’t seem to find the times to tour. Can you help me?

Bonnie Applegate | Sep 15, 2019
Terri Reyes | Sep 15, 2019

Open tuesday to Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. Sunday 10am to 4pm. Go to the gift shop to tour the mission & grounds

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Can we have a private mass for my grandmother who is buried at the church garden

stella guillen | Sep 15, 2018
Ramon Henriquez | Sep 15, 2018

Call to make the proper arrangements.

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What's inside San Gabriel

Lili Blas | Sep 15, 2018
mario garcia | Sep 15, 2018

It is a catholic church

What are the missions near the san Gabriel mission

Marie Castillon | Sep 15, 2018
Amy Peller | Sep 15, 2018

In between San Fernando and San Juan Capistrano Next would be San Luis Rey, Buenaventura, San Diego, and Santa Barbara.

What did the Native Americans do there

Karina Quezada | Sep 15, 2018
Amy Peller | Sep 15, 2018

An addition to the previous thorough answer. The Native Americans did everything because technically they were slaves at the missions. They also had a high death rate due to the hard work and poor diet, unsanitary living conditions, as well as expired to European diseases like smallpox. Knowing why they did things at the mission is an important part of what they did.

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what time is the English service on sundays

Ray Atkinson | Sep 15, 2018
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2018

Sunday services are listed at: 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:30 am (Spanish) 11:15 am 1:00 pm (Spanish) 3:00 pm (Vietnamese) 5:00 pm 7:00 pm (Spanish)

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Was it ever destroyed? And if it was when was it rebuilt?

Eggzy Ok | Sep 15, 2018
Elvia Veronica | Sep 15, 2018

The mission was never completely destroyed it was damaged by two earthquakes.The mission then rebuilt 1804 and 1812.

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How big is it

Gabriel Chavez | Sep 15, 2018
DaddyBlue 1974 | Sep 15, 2018

The church is actually small

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What year was the mission found

tiptip 109 | Sep 15, 2018
Tesa Tong | Sep 15, 2018

Sep.8 ,. 1771

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Does the mission celabarates the stations of the cross?

Oscar Medina | Sep 15, 2018
Gerardo Sanchez | Sep 15, 2018

Yes.

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What is the mission count number

Jeremy Ortiz | Sep 15, 2018
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2018

San Gabriel was the 4th mission, founded by Father Junipero Serra in 1771.

Do they have spanish mass? Tomorrow and at what time?

Irene Sanchez | Sep 15, 2018
Terri Reyes | Sep 15, 2018

Yes there are 3 Spanish-language masses. 9:30, 1 & 7pm

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What are your hours for your gift shop, plz?

Irma Irene Ramos Salazar | Sep 15, 2018
Gerardo Sanchez | Sep 15, 2018

Monday to Saturday- 9:00 am- 4:30 pm Sunday- 10:00am- 4:00 pm

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Is there anything special about the bell tower?

Zoie Nguyen | Sep 15, 2018
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2018

The one that doesn't exist anymore? In 1812, a devastating 7.5 double earthquake (15 minutes apart) occured in California along the San Andreas Fault. Within the California mission chain, many were either extensively damaged or destroyed. At Mission San Gabriel, this massive Wrightwood Earthquake collapsed its 3-bell bell tower along the chapel's east wall (among other structures). With subsequent mission reconstruction, a 6-bell wall (the campanario) was built, but at a different location, on the other side of the mission. Historically, there are no records, drawings, etc showing the original bell tower. No one now knows what it looked like.

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Mexican restaurant across the street from the mission convent

Chuck Fuentes | Sep 15, 2018
Michael Lee | Sep 14, 2020

Luna's Mex restaurant is a block away.

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Why is the cross important to the mission?

Anahit Krdikashyan | Sep 15, 2018
John Hudock | Sep 15, 2018

A symbol of salvation.

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Who built San Gabriel?

Alyssa Nguyen | Sep 15, 2018
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2018

Though it was founded by the Spanish Catholic Church, it would have been the neophytes (converts) from the local native villages who did the physical work, the Tongvas and the Chumash tribes.

What does founding order mean,because I have no clue.

Emma O'Brien | Sep 15, 2018
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2018

I believe what you might mean refers to the "Orders" within the Catholic Church. When Spanish conversion of the Americas began, Spain sent missionaries from the Jesuit Order. They founded many of the missions within Baja California (now Mexico). The Spanish King Carlos III feared that the Jesuits in Baja were "more faithful" to the Pope in Italy, and banished the Jesuits from the Americas. The Spanish King then placed the Franciscan Order in charge of the existing missions within Baja. Franciscan Father Junipero Serra was placed in charge. After founding one mission in Baja, Fr Serra decided to look north, to Alta California in hopes of saving many more souls. To him, there were very few unconverted left in Baja. So Father Serra turned over control of Baja California to the Dominican Order, choosing instead to travel north to the unknown Alta region to begin the construction of a new Camino Real (the Kings Road), founding a series of new missions looking for converts.

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Was the mission ever destroyed?

Veronica Resendiz | Sep 15, 2018
DaddyBlue 1974 | Sep 15, 2018

Don't know

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What hours are the Masses on Sunday

Faby Torres | Sep 15, 2018
Fely Santomila | Sep 15, 2018

In Spanish they are at 9am, 1pm and 7pm

Who actually built the mission?

Glen Bancroft | Sep 15, 2018
Melanie Sheats | Sep 15, 2018

Native Tongvas and Chumash neophytes (converts) who lived at the mission.

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What time does the mission open?

Laura Banuelos | Sep 15, 2018
Gaspar Perez | Sep 15, 2018

9AM–4:30PM Thursday hours

Is it still standing?

madison charest | Sep 15, 2018
Gerardo Sanchez | Sep 15, 2018

Since 1771.

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Wheelchair access friendly

Leticia Manzano | Sep 15, 2018
Cindy Martinez | Sep 15, 2018

Yes there is access with wheelchair a small one.

Is it scary inside that place

Griselda Echeverria | Sep 15, 2018
susanalasus | Sep 15, 2018

It is history. Beautiful not scary.

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Hour for spanish mass

ALMA MENDOZA | Sep 15, 2018
susanalasus | Sep 15, 2018

7pm Saturday and Sunday

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What the Midas Pray On Sundays

miguel lopez | Sep 15, 2018
Gaspar Perez | Sep 15, 2018

7:00, 8:00 and 9:30 in the old mission

What time is service in spanish

Kento | Sep 15, 2017
dennis rocklein | Sep 15, 2017

Daily masses are 6:30 pm in Spanish Sunday 9:30 am, 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm There are associated services in English and Vietnamese.

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