San Gabriel Mission

This idyllic mission and cemetery was founded in 1771 by the Franciscan order of the Roman Catholic Church. Go alone or with your family--either way, it's the perfect place to meditate, walk around, or learn some of the history of the area. Mass is given daily, and every year on Labor Day Weekend, the mission holds its annual fiesta. The museum and gift shop are open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Submitted by Guillermo Arce)