Not only do visitors to Oceanside, California, get to enjoy lovely timeshare rentals, they can also receive a history lesson when they visit the Old Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.
This National Historic Landmark was founded in 1798 and gained the nickname, “King of the Missions,” as it is the largest of 21 missions in California. Today, a community of Franciscan Friars resides at San Luis Rey, but travelers are more than welcome to stop by and learn about this Oceanside attraction’s long history.
On a visit to the mission’s museum, individuals can learn about the Luiseno people who inhabited the Oceanside area prior to the Spanish taking control of the region. In addition, they will also see how the San Luis Rey area changed throughout its different periods of occupation as they view Native American artifacts and other fascinating pieces.
Guests with Oceanside condo rentals who visit the mission will also find the oldest cemetery in North County San Diego, which is still in use. Travelers may be interested to learn that these burial grounds were also featured in episodes of Walt Disney’s Zorro television series from the 1950s.
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