LA PURISMA MISSION
LOMPOC, CALIFORNIA
COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHER
LA PURISMA MISSION, LOMPOC
My 4 year old loves surfing, playing outside, riding his bike and swimming. BUT if I say we are going on a walk, suddenly his little legs hurt and he has to remind me approximately every 3 seconds. This particular day I wanted to check out La Purisma Mission. La Purisma is a Spanish mission located in Lompoc, California. It was established on December 8, 1787 by the Franciscan order. I wanted to visit because it looks so beautiful, I knew there would be great spots for photography. When he realized we were here to walk, he told me his legs hurt immediately. Then he saw some sheep and he forgot about his sore legs....then the horses....the fountains, the many bugs and bees around the beautiful lavender plants. I stayed quiet. We were transported back in time exploring room after room in the historic buildings. Amazingly his little legs didn’t hurt from all the walking!! He was too busy having fun to notice!!
The mission is part of the larger La Purisima Mission State Historic Park. The state park offers over 25 miles of hiking and horse back riding trails.
Guided tours are available for free from the visitor center. The tours last 1.5-hour tours and guide visitors through the historic buildings, entertaining them with stories of mission life. If you'd prefer to explore the mission at your own pace and leisure you can pick up a map from the visitor center for $1.
La Purisma Mission is a great location for family photos. There are a lot of beautiful spots to take stunning family photos.
