Mission San Luis Rey

Nickname: King of the Missions, built June 13th, 1798, 18th mission.

Impressions
"They didn't let you go to many places."
"It wasn't the best mission because of San Juan Capistrano right after."
"It was really big, and the graveyard was cool."

Special Attractions

• Only one with a octagonal baptistery.

Significant Events

• Abandoned in 1834, religious services restarted in 1893.

Interesting Facts

• 18th in the chain, even though very close to San Diego de Alcala which was 1st.
• Largest of the missions.

Don't Miss

• Has the oldest pepper tree in California, planted in 1830.