Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
Ventura · Ventura · History
California mission founded in 1782 in downtown Ventura, with a small museum, garden and the basilica church.
Good to know: Main Street's 200–600 blocks are closed; reach the upper parking lot via Santa Clara and Poli Streets.
Free days
No free day; children 0–4 free; no admission fee for scheduled Masses or liturgies
Know before you go
- Admission
Self-guided tour: Adults 18–64 $8; Seniors 65+ and military $5; Youth 5–17 $3; children 0–4 free. No fee for scheduled Masses.
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- Free days & hours
No free day; children 0–4 free; no admission fee for scheduled Masses or liturgies
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- Reservations
Not needed for self-guided tours; private tours of 20+ book at least 2 weeks ahead
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- Hours
Daily 9am–4:30pm (gift shop, museum, garden and basilica); self-guided tours 9am–4pm
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- Closed
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
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- Parking
Upper lot from Palm St, reached via Santa Clara St and Poli St (Main Street 200–600 blocks closed)
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- Kids
Children 0–4 free; youth 5–17 $3
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- Accessibility
Wheelchair access available; no staff or docent support for hearing- or sight-impaired visitors
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- Address
211 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001 (tours start at the gift shop, 225 E. Main St)
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Map location from OpenStreetMap.
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