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# La Purísima Mission State Historic Park

Santa Barbara · California Department of Parks and Recreation

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(805) 733-3713](tel:8057333713)

**Hours**: Parking Lot - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Historic Buildings - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Visitors Center - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Tuesday - Sunday) Park Trails - 6:00 AM to Sunset Closed on Christmas, New Years, and Thanksgiving

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=598)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.66977&lon=-120.42062)

## About La Purísima Mission State Historic Park

La Purísima Mission State Historic Park is listed in official public-land records for Santa Barbara, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Museums ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/museums)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/horseback-riding)ParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsVista PointNature & Wildlife ViewingFamily ProgramsHiking TrailsHorseback Riding

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Mapped hiking trails.

OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.

- [California Mission Trail - stage 08 - Mission Santa Inés to Mission La Purisma Conception ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-mission-trail-stage-08-mission-santa-ines-to-mission-la-purisma-conception-osm-15313428)18.5 mapped mi

- [California Mission Trail - stage 09 Mission La Purisima Concepcion to Mission San Luis Obispo ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/california-mission-trail-stage-09-mission-la-purisima-concepcion-to-mission-san-luis-obispo-osm-15318299)58.7 mapped mi

[All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails)

Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/)

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=598)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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