Carmel Mission Basilica
Moss Landing, California
Last updated June 2026
Plan Your Visit
Carmel Mission Basilica is one of California's most faithfully restored mission churches, featuring the state's first library and the only original bell and bell tower among Spanish missions. Located at the mouth of Carmel Valley, this National Historic Landmark served as headquarters for all Alta California missions from 1797 to 1833 and underwent extensive restoration beginning in 1931. Visitors can explore the historic chapel and learn about the mission's significant role in California's colonial history.
What to See
- ›Original bell and bell tower
- ›State's first library
- ›Authentically restored mission chapel
- ›One of the most authentically restored Catholic mission churches in California
- ›Only Spanish mission in California with its original bell and bell tower
- ›National Historic Landmark
- ›On the National Register of Historic Places
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