Mission San Luis Rey

Question 1

Directions & Parking

Answer

We are located at:

4050 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92057

The Mission has ample daytime parking available.

Mission San Luis Rey is pet-friendly, except for the Historic Church and Cemetery grounds. Please keep your pets on a leash.

Question 2

Visit the Museum, Gift Shop & Coffee Shop

Answer

Museum Hours & Admission

10 am - 4 pm Daily

Adults: $8 Seniors: $5

Youth 6 to 18: $5

Youth 5 and Under: Free

Active Military and Dependents: Free

Museums for All (w/ SNAP EBT): $3.00

Audio Tour: $3

Gift Shop Hours:

Open 10 am - 5 pm Daily

Coffee Shop Hours:

9 am - 3 pm (opens at 8 am on Sunday)

The Mission Museum, Gift Shop & Coffee Shop are closed on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Question 3

Visit the Cemetery

Answer

Cemetery Office Hours

Monday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Appointments are recommended.

Cemetery Visiting Hours

Daily, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Question 4

Plan a Day Trip

Answer

Visit our Historic Church, Cemetery, Mission Museum, Gift Shop (located adjacent to the Mission Museum), & Coffee Shop.

We also offer Quiet Day Retreats at our Retreat Center.

To make the most of your visit, plan it here .

Question 5

Download Our App For a Self-Guided Tour

Answer

Download our FREE King of the Missions app and follow along on a self-guided tour!

The tour includes 8 stops - all are free, except for the Mission Museum. Enjoy our free picnic area before or after your tour.

Question 6

Historic Church Mass Schedule

Answer

Historic Church Hours:

Mon - Sat: 8 am - 4 pm

Sun: 7 am - 4 pm

Weekday Masses at noon

Weekend Mass schedule available here

Audio tour (Available in Spanish) of Historic Church available on King of the Mission app. Please use headphones.

Question 7

Directions and Parking

Answer

We are located at:

4050 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92057

The Mission has ample daytime parking available.

Question 8

Museum Hours and Admission

Answer

Open 10 am - 4 pm Daily

Adults: $8

Seniors: $5

Youth 6 to 18: $5

Youth 5 and Under: Free

Active Military and Dependents: Free

Museums for All (w/ SNAP EBT): $3.00

Audio Tour: $3 (Available in Spanish)

Question 9

Book a tour

Answer

We book Private Tours, 4th Grade Class Tours and Pilgrimage/Tour group at the Mission

Question 10

Explore Mission History

Answer

Learn about Historic Mission Features on our Museum page, or find 4th grade report research materials on our 4th Grade Teachers and Students page.

Question 11

Bring a Group

Answer

We would love to help you plan a Group Retreat at the Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center.

Question 12

Attend a Mission Retreat

Answer

Visit our Retreat Schedule to see all of our upcoming Mission Sponsored Retreats.

Question 13

Book a Personal Retreat

Answer

We invite you to spend a Quiet Day or plan a personal, overnight Retreat at the Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center .

Question 14

Retreat Center Staff

Answer

Our Retreat Center Staff is available to discuss everything our Mission can offer guests! For more information call (760) 757-3659 or send an email.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Question 15

Connect With Caring Staff

Answer

Our dedicated Cemetery Associates are available to answer your questions about the mission cemetery as you navigate your loss and make choices for your loved one.

Danielle Napoli, Director: (760) 231-8445

Monse Contreras, Cemetery Associate: (760) 757-3651 ext 140 (habla español)

Mike Kraft, Cemetery Associate: (760) 757-3651, ext 139

Office Hours:

Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cemetery Hours:

7 am – 5 pm

Question 16

Funeral Pre-Planning

Answer

It’s never too early to start Planning Ahead .

We offer a free Pre-planning guide and other resources to help.

Question 17

Recent Loss

Answer

There is no greater loss than that of a loved one. We are here to support your personal grief process, embracing our Franciscan values.

Call: (760) 231-8445 or visit our Recent Loss page to connect with caring staff who can help you navigate your loss and make choices for your loved one.

Question 18

Current Funeral Schedule

Answer

Our current funeral information is here .

Find driving directions here . We have ample parking available.

Question 19

Is Parking Free at the Mission?

Answer

Yes, parking is Free at the mission during your visit, we have handicapped accessible parking.

We do not allow overnight parking at the Mission.

Question 20

Do you have 4th Grade Tours and Learning Info?

Answer

Yes, if you are a 4th Grade Teacher Schedule Here

For 4th Grade research, Click Here.

To book a Private Tour Click Here.

Question 21

Are you Pet Friendly?

Answer

Yes, our grounds are pet friendly, with exception of the cemetery, historic church, and Retreat Center. Please be mindful and keep your pets on a leash at all times during your visit.

Question 22

What is the Mass Schedule?

Answer

Historic Church Hours:

Mon - Sat: 8 am - 4 pm

Sun: 7 am - 4 pm

Weekday Masses at noon

Weekend Mass schedule available here

Audio tour of Historic Church available on King of the Mission app. Please use headphones.

Question 23

Can I take Photos at the Mission?

Answer

Visitors may take photos for personal use, but if you’d like to do a photo shoot click here for more information about our photo policy.

Visit the Mission

Directions & Parking

Visit the Museum, Gift Shop & Coffee Shop

Visit the Cemetery

Plan a Day Trip

Download Our App For a Self-Guided Tour

Historic Church Mass Schedule

Directions and Parking

Museum Hours and Admission

Book a tour

Explore Mission History

Bring a Group

Attend a Mission Retreat

Book a Personal Retreat

Retreat Center Staff

Connect With Caring Staff

Funeral Pre-Planning

Recent Loss

Current Funeral Schedule

800 Socks, Beanies & Scarves Drive

Saturday, October 3 – November 1

Native American Flute Concert

November 22, 2026 | 2:00pm

Christmas-themed Guided Tour

December 19, 2026 | 4pm

15th Annual Christmas Concert and Sing-Along

Friday, December 4th at 7pm | Saturday, December 5th

Night at the Museum

December 26 | 4:30pm