San Buenaventura

These are links to specific information about the Mission San Buenaventura.

Buenaventura History
It was on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1782, that Father Serra founded Mission San Buenaventura, which proved to be the last he established personally. Learn more here.
Source:       The Civic Group

The Ninth Mission
Originally planned to be the third mission in the California chain, halfway between San Diego and Carmel, San Buenaventura's founding was postponed for 12 years. Click here to read why.
Source:       BGe Internet Services

Founded March 31, 1782
Learn about the founding Father, get resources for your Mission report, learn about Native Californians, explore then & now, and get art.
Source:       EUSD

California Mission Buenaventura
Check out a couple pictures of this Mission and get a few facts while you’re here.
Source:       California Museum of Photography

Mission San Buenaventura
Father Junipero Serra died in 1784. Mission San Buenaventura was the last of nine California missions founded by Father Serra before he died. He was buried beside Father Crespi at Mission San Carlos.
Source:       Juggernaut Technology

Almanac: CA Missions
Get a data sheet for this Mission and view some of the oldest pictures available from this site.
Source:       Joel Gazis-Sax

Mission of California
The ninth mission was founded on March 31, 1782, by Father Serra and was his last. It is named for St. Bonaventure and was the first church damaged by the 1812 earthquake. Get directions to the Mission and find out its immediate needs.
Source:       California Missions Foundation

Tour the Ventura Mission
Take a virtual tour of this Mission through some colorful photographs.
Source:       CaliforniaMissions.com

Recommended Reading

Mission San Buenaventura No Synopsis Available

Padres of the California Mission Frontier No Synopsis Available

The Mystery on the California Mission Trail No Synopsis Available