Carmel Mission

Carmel Mission, officially known as Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, is a historic Catholic church and monastery located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Established in 1770 by Spanish missionaries, it served as a key religious and cultural center for the California missions. The mission features historic architecture, beautiful gardens, and a museum, offering insight into early California history and the Native American and Spanish cultures. Today, it functions as a place of worship, historical site, and tourist attraction, showcasing the legacy of early mission efforts to spread Christianity and Spanish influence in the region.