We have visited all 21 of the California missions and found the Mission La Purisima Concepcion in the La Purisima State Historical Park in Lompoc to be one of our favorites. The mission buildings and grounds offer one of the best examples of what mission life was like. If you are looking to visit a real historical mission, don't fail... More

The La Purisima Mission is awesome. You have unbelievable access to the chapel, rooms and grounds, which have the feel of a folk park, as opposed to a museum. We visited off-season, but local family members tell us that the mission is staffed during tourist season and give demonstrations of the building methods, farming practices, crafts, and daily life of... More

Having been to the majority of the CA Missions - this one beats them all! My family and I try to make one pilgrimage a year here. A representation of true Mission life lies within these bounds. It has something for everyone! Bring your honey on a date, bring your dog for a jog, take a solitary run, bring the... More

The grounds are spread out and one could spend a whole day at this park. There are hiking trails, a picnic area and programs that reenact old times at the mission. It's a great piece of history for the kids and there is plenty of room to roam. Don't miss this if you are near Lompoc.

Having visited several other mission sites, this location has more complete representations of the accomodations than any I have seen. Because this site was owned by the state of California, it was included in the many CCC projects that occured during the depression era of the 1930's. Restoration of several buidings, restoring rather than replacing the stuctures, has left a... More

There was a very nice orientation center with an extremely helpful person staffing it. The walk around was delightful...animals, re-creations of how it was in "the day." There are many trails from easy to uphill. Wish we had found it earlier in the day.

There are several things to do at the mission. It has a self-guided series of exhibits that are in good shape. Also, it is a good place to go running. Just park across the street where you see the other cars parked and walk in for free.

I walk, jog and horseback ride here, and I can never get enough!! The park is well kept, and the new visitor center is great!! If you are lucky enough to visit during the Mountain Men's visit, or during mission days...you are in for a real treat! Weaving, candle making and more, the docents here do such a good job... More

This mission is absolutely beautiful, a definite must see if you are into visiting California Missions. Next time I would bring my own map or do more research on the different buildings as the one you have to pay $1 for isn't that great and doesn't give a lot of info. The visitor center is also wonderful.