California Mission San Antonio de Padua - Jolon, CA

On a recent trip to San Jose, CA, I decided to make a 26 mile detour off the 101 freeway to visit Mission San Antonio de Padua.  After leaving the freeway just north of  Mission San Miguel, the drive was lovely - rolling hills and California oak trees. 

After making my way off Jolon Road to Mission Road, I entered the military base of Fort Hunter Liggett where William Randolph Hearst's hacienda is located.  Another welcoming surprise!

Hearst's  Milpitas Ranchhouse Hacienda

After entering the military base, the hacienda and mission are a further 6 miles.  Enjoy some of the photos I took of the mission and it's grounds.

California Mission San Antonio de Padua

Side view of Mission San Antonio de Padua

Blooming cactus at Mission San Antonio de Padua

Loggia - Mission San Antonio de Padua

View from front of Mission San Antonio de Padua. Statue of Padre Serra.

Olive tree planted in 1836 - Mission San Antonio de Padua

"Ship figure heads brought to the mission by sailors as thanks offering to St. Anthony"

Entering courtyard of Mission San Antonio Padua

Covered interior courtyard - Mission San Antonio de Padua

Covered walkway interior courtyard - Mission San Antonio de Padua

Courtyard garden and fountain - Mission San Antonio de Padua

Courtyard rose garden and fountain - Mission San Antonio de Padua

Interior of Mission San Antonio de Padua looking toward altar.

Altar - Mission San Antonio de Padua

Pulpit with exterior entrance - small electronic organ - Mission San Antonio de Padua

Looking toward back with balcony and front doors - Mission San Antonio de Padua

Painting and decorative wall painting on mission walls.

Detail of side chapel - Mission San Antonio de Padua

Side chapel pump organ - Mission San Antonio de Padua

To learn more about Mission San Antonio de Padua, visit their website.