San Gabriel

Via automobile

San Gabriel is north of Interstate 10 from the New Ave. exit about 9 miles (14 km) east of downtown Los Angeles.

• Ramona Museum of California History

  phone: +1 626 523-9798
  address: 339 South Mission Ave
  This museum contains an eclectic collection of artifacts from the early history of California, ranging from a mammoth tooth to Pio Pico's opera glasses to a blacksmith shop.

• San Gabriel Historical Association Museum and Hayes House

  phone: +1 626 308-3223
  address: 546 W. Broadway

• San Gabriel Mission

  phone: +1 626 457-3035
  address: 428 South Mission Dr
  This church was the fourth of the 21 missions on El Camino Real. It was established in 1771, predating the Pueblo of Los Angeles by several years. Between 1771 and 1834, more people were baptized at Mission San Gabriel than any other mission. Today, the church and grounds have been restored and contain a small museum, and a playhouse that was built for productions of The Mission Play. The first Saturday of each month features special programs. This mission is one of the smaller missions and can be seen in 1 or 2 hours.

• San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

  phone: +1 626 308-2865
  address: 320 S. Mission Dr.
  This historic 1927 theatre is still used for concerts, plays, and dance performances. The theatre has a working Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ. Tours of the theatre may be arranged by contacting the Managing Director at ext. 227.