Mission Valley in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mission San Diego de Alcala

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2026

1. Mission San Diego de Alcala Marker

Inscription.
Mission San Diego de Alcala, founded 16 July 1769 by Fray Junipero Serra, O.F.M. The third church on this site, begun in 1808 was dedicated 12 November 1813.

Plaque placed 12 November 1981 by California State Society, United States Daughters of 1812 for their 75th anniversary, Marian Bradford Kaump, state president.

Erected 1981 by United States Daughters of 1812.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 32° 47.069′ N, 117° 6.387′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Mission Valley. It is on San Diego Mission Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10818 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego CA 92108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Façade (here, next to this marker); Spanish Explorations (a few steps from this marker); The Campanario (a few steps from this marker); Padres' Living Quarters (a few steps from this marker); El Camino Real (within

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shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mission San Diego de Alcala (within shouting distance of this marker); The Five Churches of Mission San Diego de Alcalá (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2026

2. Mission San Diego de Alcala Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 23, 2024

3. Mission San Diego de Alcala Marker

The marker is in the background at far right.

Mission San Diego de Alcala image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2026

4. Mission San Diego de Alcala

Mission San Diego de Alcala - 1900 image. Click for full size.

circa 1900

5. Mission San Diego de Alcala - 1900

California’s First Mission image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 10, 2026

6. California’s First Mission

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on August 19, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 20, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.