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Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá, Mission San Diego
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Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá

  • 4.71.9k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 4 pm

A serene historic basilica and mission complex offering colonial-era architecture, lush gardens, and quiet reflection spaces. Visitors come for guided tours, photography, and to learn about California’s early mission history while enjoying peaceful grounds and ornate interiors. Expect a contemplative atmosphere, accessible exhibits, and occasional special services or events.

Quick answers

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá in short

When is Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá open?

Every day, 9 AM–4 PM.

When is the best time to visit Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá?

10818 San Diego Mission Rd,San Diego, CA 92108.

Right now · 2:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 4 pm
  • Best in the afternoon

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Partly cloudy

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 4 pm
monday
9 AM–4 PM
tuesday
9 AM–4 PM
wednesday
9 AM–4 PM
thursday
9 AM–4 PM
friday
9 AM–4 PM
saturday
9 AM–4 PM
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9 AM–4 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá
  2. 2 McGregor's Bar and Grill · 7 min
  3. 3 Camel's Bar and Grill · 15 min
  4. 4 Mikara Cafe · 16 min
10818 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108(opens the map)DirectionsTo Mission San DiegoCall+16192818449Websitemissionsandiego.org

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 1.9k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Historic landmarks
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists

Around Mission San Diego

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

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  • Light layerThe whole time