Guided by the Holy Spirit, Mission San Buenaventura is a parish rich in Catholic heritage called to "go forward" in worship to spread God's Word through compassionate service. Founded in 1782, the San Buenaventura Mission is the 9th and last mission founded by blessed Junipero Serra. Named after St. Bonaventure it is known as the "Mission by the sea". The Old Mission welcomes visitors from sunrise until sunset. Known for its beautiful gardens and faithfully restored artifacts the mission is a always an experience to visit. Tours available daily.

The beautiful Mission, named the first canonical parish in Southern California by Bishop Francisco Diego y Moreno in 1843, continues to serve as an active Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Mission grounds include Holy Cross School, a museum and gift shop. The Church and Mission Garden are open to visitors daily from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Masses Sábado - 5:30 P.M. Vigil, 7:30 P.M. Vigilia Sunday Días Santos - 7:30 A.M., 12:00 Noon, 6:00 P.M English, 7:30 P.M. Spanish First Friday Capilla Junípero Serra Monday 6:00 A.M.- Thursday 6:00 A.M. de Lunes 6:00 A.M. a Jueves 6:00 A.M. Confession Viernes 5 P.M. Saturdays/Sábado 4 P.M.- Baptisms/ Bautismos By Appointment Only Hacer Cita Un Mes Antes Marriage Lunes a Viernes 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. See the Website for History and more information: http://www.sanbuenaventuramission.org/ A visit to Mission San Buenaventura represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Ventura itinerary planner to plot your vacation.

Mission San Buenaventura is a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscans in present-day Ventura, California. Founded on March 31, 1782, it was the ninth Spanish mission established in Alta California and the last to be established by Father Junípero Serra. The mission was named after Saint Bonaventure, a 13th century Franciscan saint and Doctor of the Church. The mission is located in the historic downtown of Ventura. Mission San Buenaventura was planned to be founded in 1770, but the founding was delayed because of the low availability of the military escorts needed to establish the mission. In 1793, the first church burned down. Today, only a small section of the entire mission complex still stands;