The Mission commands a superb view of the Santa Ynez River Valley and the Santa Ynez and San Rafael mountain ranges. It continues to be a central role in the spiritual and social life of the Santa Ynez Valley as an active parish church of approximately 1,000 families.

We the people of Old Mission Santa Inés, following the path of Jesus Christ, are making His vision a reality through love, unity, justice, joy and hope.

Mission Santa Inés (sometimes spelled Santa Ynez) was a Spanish mission in present-day Solvang, California, United States, and named after St. Agnes of Rome.

Old Mission Santa Ines was the nineteenth of the 21 missions built in California from 1769 to 1836 by Spanish Franciscan priests led by Father Junipero Serra. The Mission was founded on September 17, 1804 by Father Estevan Tapis, it was the first European settlement in …

Named after Saint Agnes and nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, the missions proximity to the Danish town of Solvang makes for an interesting blend of cultures. The mission was originally going to be located in California’s interior near the San …

So it was that on September 17, 1804, a new mission was founded in the beautiful valley 45 miles north-east of Santa Barbara, and the padres named it Mission Santa Inés Virgen y Mártir in honor of Saint Agnes.

Founded in 1804, Mission Santa Inés was the 19th Spanish mission established in Alta California and today is one of the best preserved Spanish mission complexes in the United States.

Mission Santa Inés played a pivotal role in the region’s early development. It served as a spiritual center, providing religious instruction and sacraments to the local community.

Dec 6, 2024 · Santa Ines Mission holds immense historical and cultural significance as one of the 21 Spanish missions established in California. It played a vital role in the Spanish colonization of the region and the conversion of the indigenous Chumash people to Christianity.

This historic landmark and popular tourist destination offers daily Mass at 8:00 a.m. Docent led tours are available with a two week advance notice. Mission Santa Ines has a gift shop with a wide variety of inspirational items from around the world. Call the Mission at 805-688-4815 schedule a tour or to reach the Gift Shop.