Santa Cruz - Mission Santa Cruz

History

Practically nothing is left of this mission, and no attempt has been made to restore it. In 1825 an earthquake demolished the building, and scarcely had makeshift repairs been carried out when the foundations were weakened by the spring tide of the Santa Cruz river. In 1857 another earthquake destroyed what was left and looting added to the devastation.

Near the original site can be seen a smaller reproduction of the church, and a little museum in a wing of the monastery is open to visitors.

Location

Corner of Emmet and High Streets, Santa Cruz. The reproduction stands on Mission Hill.