Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Plaza

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The pretty plaza in front of the mission, and stores on Chorro St.

The pretty plaza in front of the mission, and stores on Chorro St.

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The balcony that looks down on the plaza.

The balcony that looks down on the plaza.

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Happy people gather at the free Friday evening summer concerts.

Happy people gather at the free Friday evening summer concerts.

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Sunny day at the Mission.

Sunny day at the Mission.

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Kids love the fountain of the bears and Chumash indian hunting for salmon.

Kids love the fountain of the bears and Chumash indian hunting for salmon.

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Side entrance and Spanish fountain.

Side entrance and Spanish fountain.

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Inside the Mission.

Inside the Mission.

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It's lovely inside the Mission.

It's lovely inside the Mission.

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The rose garden in the back.

The rose garden in the back.

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Cerro San Luis, or Madonna Mountain, all green in spring.

Cerro San Luis, or Madonna Mountain, all green in spring.

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Bells in the garden.

Bells in the garden.

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Cool trees!

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The Chumash oven.

The Chumash oven.

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The back garden is idyllic.

The back garden is idyllic.

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The mission, as seen from across the creek.

The mission, as seen from across the creek.

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Redwood tree and bridge, in the plaza in front of the mission.

Redwood tree and bridge, in the plaza in front of the mission.

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San Luis Creek.

San Luis Creek.

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The mission's Spanish portico, which was restored in 1933.

The mission's Spanish portico, which was restored in 1933.

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There's plenty of room for kids to run around in the plaza.

There's plenty of room for kids to run around in the plaza.

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Cross at the mission.

Cross at the mission.

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Camellias in May!

Camellias in May!

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Camellias and petals on the ground, in May.

Camellias and petals on the ground, in May.

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Camellia in the mission garden, in May.

Camellia in the mission garden, in May.

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Spanish fountain.

Spanish fountain.

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The mission plaza, where many events are held.

The mission plaza, where many events are held.

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Wedding at the mission.

Wedding at the mission.

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Sitting outside the mission, in the plaza.

Sitting outside the mission, in the plaza.

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Shady plaza under eucalyptus trees.

Shady plaza under eucalyptus trees.

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Checking out the fountain.

Checking out the fountain.

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Fountain, and Monterey Street in the distance.

Fountain, and Monterey Street in the distance.

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A small garden on the Chorro Street side of the mission.

A small garden on the Chorro Street side of the mission.

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Archway and greenery.

Archway and greenery.

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The stairs down to the plaza.

The stairs down to the plaza.

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Solid eucalyptus trunks.

Solid eucalyptus trunks.

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Monterey Street is across from the mission.

Monterey Street is across from the mission.

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Cerro San Luis mountain, as seen from the back of the mission.

Cerro San Luis mountain, as seen from the back of the mission.

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Behind the mission there are lovely houses.

Behind the mission there are lovely houses.

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Redwood tree.

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Behind the mission you can see the school and Cerro San Luis, a morro.

Behind the mission you can see the school and Cerro San Luis, a morro.

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White picket fence and roses, behind the mission.

White picket fence and roses, behind the mission.

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Ah Louis Store, another beautiful historic building, diagonally across the street from the back of the mission.

Ah Louis Store, another beautiful historic building, diagonally across the street from the back of the mission.

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Grapes hanging from a trellis in the garden behind the mission, on Palm Street.

Grapes hanging from a trellis in the garden behind the mission, on Palm Street.

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Grapes hanging from a trellis. So beautiful! In September.

Grapes hanging from a trellis. So beautiful! In September.

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Grapes of many hues hanging from a trellis in the garden behind the mission, on Palm Street.

Grapes of many hues hanging from a trellis in the garden behind the mission, on Palm Street.

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View of Cerro San Luis mountain from the garden behind the mission, on Palm Street.

View of Cerro San Luis mountain from the garden behind the mission, on Palm Street.

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Concerts in the Plaza, on Fridays 5-8pm, in summer.

Concerts in the Plaza, on Fridays 5-8pm, in summer.

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Santa's House in the mission plaza in December, with eucalyptus trees above.

Santa's House in the mission plaza in December, with eucalyptus trees above.

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The lit-up Christmas tunnel became a homeless spot which was not safe for kids. One mom's toddler found a crack pipe in the grass.

The lit-up Christmas tunnel became a homeless spot which was not safe for kids. One mom's toddler found a crack pipe in the grass.

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Green lawn outside the mission, above the plaza.

Green lawn outside the mission, above the plaza.

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Spanish fountain outside the mission, above the plaza.

Spanish fountain outside the mission, above the plaza.

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Camellia! In late February.

Camellia! In late February.

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The mission and glossy camellia bush leaves.

The mission and glossy camellia bush leaves.

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Gifts in the mission shop.

Gifts in the mission shop.

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The Old Mission School with Bishop Peak behind.

The Old Mission School with Bishop Peak behind.

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The clear water of the creek behind the mission.

The clear water of the creek behind the mission.

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Christmas carousel as night falls.

Christmas carousel as night falls.

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The Ah Louis Store at Christmastime.

The Ah Louis Store at Christmastime.

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Ebony Ethiopian Cuisine is just across the creek from the mission.

Ebony Ethiopian Cuisine is just across the creek from the mission.

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Christmas tunnel that is lit at night, in the mission plaza.

Christmas tunnel that is lit at night, in the mission plaza.

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Christmas carousel in the mission plaza.

Christmas carousel in the mission plaza.

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Christmas tree and eucalyptus trees in the mission plaza.

Christmas tree and eucalyptus trees in the mission plaza.

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The mission, decorated with Christmas wreaths.

The mission, decorated with Christmas wreaths.

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Santa's House in the mission plaza.

Santa's House in the mission plaza.

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An unusual tree, with the red tile roof of Luna Red.

An unusual tree, with the red tile roof of Luna Red.

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Snowflake lights and a silver tunnel as you enter the mission plaza at Christmastime.

Snowflake lights and a silver tunnel as you enter the mission plaza at Christmastime.

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Santa's house and Christmas carousel in the mission plaza.

Santa's house and Christmas carousel in the mission plaza.

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The mission plaza is a nice spot to hang out.

The mission plaza is a nice spot to hang out.

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Tunnel that leads into the mission plaza at Christmastime.

Tunnel that leads into the mission plaza at Christmastime.

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Christmas tree, carousel, and Santa's house, in the mission plaza, with eucalyptus trees in the background.

Christmas tree, carousel, and Santa's house, in the mission plaza, with eucalyptus trees in the background.

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The Christmas tree and carousel, with eucalyptus trees, in the mission plaza.

The Christmas tree and carousel, with eucalyptus trees, in the mission plaza.

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Spanish mission from late 18th century, in downtown San Luis Obispo, with giant roses in the garden behind and a lively plaza in front. Learn more about this location

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