4.5Carmel Mission(1.138 reviews) - Educationally gratifying and spiritual experience Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites • History Museums
Wonderful experience reflecting on the history and spirituality of the area. One of our very dear friends had passed away just an hour before, and it was comforting to be able to light a candle for her in the sanctuary. We had the extreme good fortune and honor of being approached by and given a tour by the curator himself. A rare treat to be sure. I highly recommend visiting this historic mission while in Carmel.See more..
This beautiful space should completely be on your bucket list to visit! Gorgeous grounds, amazing museum and spectacular "church". Go for a mass - which is great as well (both indoor and outdoor). You'll need about an hour, and it's mostly handicap accessible. Go and enjoy!See more..
5.0Oakland California Temple(854 reviews) - The Oakland California Temple is beautiful with stunning views Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Open to the public, the Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens lined with towering palm trees, sit by the fountains and cascading waterfall, enjoy the beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay Area, and feel the peace of the grounds. While you're there, you can take a guided tour at the Visitors' Center, learn more about you're family's history at the Family Search Library, and attend events at the Temple Hill Auditorium. Only members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints can enter the temple itself. A coveted location for photographers, the Oakland Temple is one of the best locations to enjoy a sunset over the Bay. At night, the Oakland Temple is brightly lit and can be seen throughout the Bay Area. Devotionals, concerts, and performances are hosted throughout the month in the Temple Hill auditorium and most events are free.See more..
4.5Salvation Mountain(394 reviews) - A Folksy Inspiration Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites
This was one of the top places I wanted to visit on my vacation to Thousand Oaks. It did not disappoint. The mission is beautiful and peaceful. The interior of the chapel is well-maintained. The altar, Stations of the Cross and statues are beautiful. The courtyard is peaceful. It is a nice place to sit and rest. There are candles to light for special intentions in the courtyard. A small gift shop is located on the street level with the museum a flight of stairs above which can be accessed through the shop or from the upper level. This is a place well worth visiting.See more..
4.5Meditation Mount(341 reviews) - Stunning and peaceful Friday: Lessons & Workshops • Religious Sites
Meditation Mount, founded in 1971 is a nonprofit meditation center in Ojai, CA. We are pleased to announce that scheduled visitations and in-person events are now available through pre-registration directly through our website. These are times designed for individuals to reconnect with the soul in the peace and beauty of Meditation Mount. We look forward to welcoming youSee more..
Beautiful artwork in this Cathedral. We tried a couple times to go inside, however, the back was always locked. We tried on our final day and were surprised the back was open. Talked to the priest and he said they try to have it opened most days, if the back was locked to try the north side door. They have to be careful as there are many valuables inside and they worry about vandalism. Very worth the stop.See more..
Inspired by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, a handful of devotees began conducting weekly assemblies in the late 1970's and early 1980's. In 1984, His Holiness inaugurated the first BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Whittier, California, a small suburb just outside of Los Angeles. With the guidance and blessings of His Holiness, the congregation grew from just a handful of families to a strong group of dedicated devotees who yearned for spiritual growth. In 2000, His Holiness visited the current site of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills and invigorated the congregation's desire to build a traditional Hindu Mandir. The congregation completed with Haveli building (more commonly known as the Visitors Center) in 2007. In 2012, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills was dedicated and opened with great joy. This Mandir is the fifth traditional Hindu Mandir in North America.See more..
5.0Hsi Lai Temple(78 reviews) - I felt it this time Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Hsi Lai Temple encompasses 15 acres and a floor area of 102,432 square feet. The temple's Ming (1268-1644 C. E.) and Ching (1644-1911 C.E.) dynasty architecture is faithful to the traditional style of buildings, gardens and statuary of traditional ancient Chinese monasteries. Hsi Lai means "coming to the West" and signifies the dedication of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order to spread the teachings of the Buddha to those in the West. The International Buddhist Progress Society, a nonprofit organization, is the chartered name for the temple. Hsi Lai Temple was built to serve as a spiritual and cultural center for those interested in learning more about Buddhism and the Chinese culture. It is the idea of Venerable Master Hsing Yun to propagate "Humanistic Buddhism" and to create a Pure Land here on earth. Hsi Lai Temple is built to fulfill these goals in the United States. The temple's objectives are to nurture Buddhist missionaries through education, to propagate Buddhism through cultural activities, to benefit society through charitable programs, and to edify the populace through Buddhist practices. Please visit our website for more details about visiting and booking tours if needed.See more..
This temple in Malibu near Los Angeles is fantastic. Architecturally very beautiful inside out, one gets positive vibes inside the temple. Photography is not permitted inside the temple. Certainly would very highly recommend visiting the same to any traveler, when in LA area. See more..
4.5New Camaldoli Hermitage(47 reviews) - Touch the peace Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
Located in Big Sur, this monastic retreat provides visitors with a chance to spend time in silence and solitude, seeking the inner life.See more..
4.5Santa Ysabel Mission(40 reviews) - 2 Guys visit Asisterncia Santa Ysabel Religious Sites
We call this a Mission but it is an Asistencia or support parish/church to support Mission San Diego . The current structure is reported to be from the early 1900's because of a roof collapse. The Church is still used to this day. Gift shop is also available to see. Staff was friendly and greeted us as they went about their business. The church has a museum that is free to visit as well as the church. There are various of areas by the church to see. There is a cemetery that can also be visited, but use care of photos. Please leave a donation either in the church or museum to help out.See more..
We are closing Mount Madonna Center (where the Temple is located) to all day visitors in order to mitigate any potential spread of the Corona virus. This will be in effect through April. The reservation system is closed during this time.See more..
4.5Bok Kai Temple(18 reviews) - See it when you can Friday: Historic Sites • Religious Sites
The temple is only open during the Bok Kai Festival, so be sure to go when you can. It is very small and being restored as funds become available, so it's not like Chinese temples you may have seen elsewhere. Bok Kai is the goddess of sailors & rules water, which is why it was built a stone's throw from a levee.See more..
4.5Shirdi Sai Center(17 reviews) - milpitas sai center Friday: 6:15 AM - 7:45 AM, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Religious Sites
Shirdi Sai Center is situated in the north of Milpitas. It is a Hindu temple and Sai baba is the main deity and there are many meditation rooms are there. Sai devotees are visiting in large numbers on Thursdays and the center is supplying free food for dinner on every Thursdays.See more..
We held our funeral service for my father who passed away on 27th Jan 2022. We chose Rose Hills Memorial Park to rest my father and decided to go with SkyRose Chapel for the funeral service because it had everything that my father would have loved - the magnificent skyline and view of downtown LA, sky high vaulted glass ceiling, elegant architecture, space and air. Both our funeral director Jael and AV director Tim were also very experienced and professional. The chapel has enough natural lighting but not in a harsh way, so you still lights inside, which makes everything look even prettier and more elegant. The super high vaulted glass ceiling also makes everything sound extra beautiful and round. The white grand piano was a pleasant surprise and upgraded the whole service experience to the next level. Everything was solemn and beautiful, just like the way my father would have wanted it. Thank you.See more..
What a nice surprise to find this hidden gem in our travels...sometimes, it's good to eat where the lcoals eat and this is one of those places.See more..
4.5Grand Island Shrine(10 reviews) - A True Gem in the middle of nowhere Religious Sites
The first Catholic mass in California was held here.See more..
4.0Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep(5 reviews) - You feel transported back to Thailand and the food is amazing. Religious Sites
We came here for their Sunday food market and it is honestly one of our new favorite finds. You feel transported back to Thailand and the food is amazing. It's difficult to find boat noodles in OC so we were delighted to get some here..and it was SOOooo good!!! Come early because if the weather is nice it'll get crowded. Bring cash and plenty of it. You'll need to exchange them for tokens to purchase the good. The stir fry stand is always busy and just the wait to order may take you 45mins. That said, the noodles and fried rice is delicious. Just know it may be 1.5 to 2 hours before you get your food for that stall.See more..
5.0Twin Lakes Church(5 reviews) - Great church Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
This is a dynamic church where the services are contemporary and casual. With Covid-19 restrictions, reservations are required however they are live streaming their services. See more..
5.0Redlands California Temple(5 reviews) - Redlands Temple for the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
We had to go to the temple and attend a session. The grounds are beautiful and a nice place to just relax and feel peace if you're not a member of the LDS faithSee more..
4.5First Armenian Presbyterian Church(5 reviews) - Upcoming Cookbook Anniversary and Autumn Food Bazaaar at William Saroyan's Boyhood Church Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
William Saroyan's boyhood Church -- the First Armenian Presbyterian of Fresno -- will mark the 2018 Thanksgiving Season with its 121st Annual Autumn Merchants' Lunch and Country Store. The traditional ethnic food bazaar will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018. The Church Campus will be the lunch site, 430 South First Street at Historic Huntington Boulevard near Downtown Fresno. In addition to beef filet and seasoned chicken kebab lunches, guests will enjoy a Country Store featuring authentic Armenian pastries and breads and the abundant produce of the Great Central Valley of California. The Merchants' Lunch also marks the Silver Anniversary of the Congregation's acclaimed cookbook, "A Hundred Years and Still Cooking," which was reviewed in the Los Angeles Times in 1998. Lunch tickets are $15; Store items are separately priced.See more..
We went to the Jain Center in Milpitas. It is a membership-run non profit for Jain families in the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. There are a number of spiritual events each week.See more..
4.0Buddhist Temple of Chino Hills(4 reviews) - Finding away through peace Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Came early so not to wake the peace of mine of others who live here. I walk through taking pictures in peace. It opens around 3:00pm park deep inside. Very interesting world of another side of life. Seen one person and said good morning with no answer. May she didn't understand so I went my way. I'll come back when they open. Yes they have Disabled parking. What else I don't know until I take a tour. Cost I guess it's a open ❤️ See more..
3.5Unity Church(4 reviews) - Great church. Religious Sites
4.5Taungpulu Kaba Aye Monastery(3 reviews) - I walked... Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
...around the big pagoda a few times and left an offering or two nearby the two. I requested some help at both. I feel always really good stumbling into these places. This complex one seems to be in the middle of a state park that took a big real hit with a fire a couple years back. Redwoods!!! But this temple seems to be unscathed - I wish I was leaving... I didn't hear anything here or see anyone. Behind one of the little four you'll find one. Hurry cause it's gonna rain soon and it'll get wet.See more..
5.0Christ Episcopal Church(3 reviews) - Nice Stained Glass Windows, Nice Church and School - Christ Episcopal Church, Los Altos Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
We went to Christ Episcopal Church in Los Altos. This is a large church and school in Los Altos. There are nice stained glass windows in the church. Gabriel Loire from France designed the windows. \Episcopalians started the church on Palm Sunday in 1913.See more..
3.5Little Church on the Hill(3 reviews) - Great historic Building Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals We go there for services on special occasions, like Ash Wednesday. It is a beautiful little church with great historic value. See more..
Visited in early June, 2017. Great to attend church service while on vacation before heading out to tourist destinations. Very warm and welcoming congregation and Pastor.See more..
5.0Morgan Earp Gravesite(2 reviews) - Finding Where Morgan Earp is Buried Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries • Religious Sites
We are in Colton, Ca where the Brother of Wyatt Earp is buried . This is the second burial site since the original site was closed for mining activities in Colton. This is where his parents lived. He was shot in the back in Tombstone, Az and his brother's Virgil and Jame's Earp brought him to Colton to be buried. Interesting history of the family The graveside is located at the far end of the cemetery on the right side and up the hill. Worth seeing as part of our history.See more..
New Monastery recently introduced to me. Very nice and friendly monk named Thay Ly. They invited us to join in lunch for some herbal egg noodle soup. All ingredients natural and healthy. See more..
5.0Calvary Chapel High Desert(2 reviews) - Huge but friendly! Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
The people in this chapel are really nice. It is huge, however it is also attractive! They use pebbles to make it gorgeous! They have red tiles on the roof. They have beige pillars. There is a lot of shade. It can be hot here! They even had flowers. Worthwhile to see!See more..
We were very warmly greeted and welcomed at this small historic Methodist Church. The worship service was a blended service of traditional and contemporary music and liturgy. The message of the day was very inspiring and focused on Christian values of inclusion, caring and doing the opposite of what our instincts often tell us to do in relation to "the enemy" or those unlike ourselves. There was a nice reception after the worship service. It was an intimate group for worship with a young adult as part of the worship leadership for prayers and working with the children. This church was a breath of fresh spiritual air!See more..
4.5St. Richard's Catholic Church(2 reviews) - Beautiful little church with interesting architecture Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals We saw this church from the highway in the distance and decided to drive over and take a closer look. To my surprise, the church was unlocked and so we walked inside. The church is small with quite pretty stained class windows on both sides. Outside the church is a beautiful statue area dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe with a statue of Sacred Heart of Jesus on one side and an angel on the other. The architecture of the church on the outside is quite interesting, which is what drew us here. Another rather interesting thing is that when you drive down that street, you'll find 4 churches of different denominations. We had only stopped in this (Catholic) church.See more..
This center is located on Highway 395 and can be seen from the highway. Very quiet and very peaceful to visit. Please be quiet and use care to visit. This is a place of honor with requirements to Meditate. Just enjoy and only enter buildings that are open . There are bathrooms available here for your use. A nice gentle place to visit and thinkSee more..
5.0Cornerstone Christian Church(1 review) - Community Worship At Its Best! Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals Cornerstone Church is truly a community church! As a traveler, you will be welcomed at the door and invited to the service and then coffee and goodies afterward! Music of all types, solid Bible teachings, childrens' church time, and worship for all is the norm. See more..
5.0Parks Chapel AME Church(1 review) - The Oldest Predominantly African American Church in The San Fernando Valley Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals Amazing small church with dynamic speaker, Reverend Reuben W. Ford and exceptionally talented Minister of Music, Andrae Alexander (former principal White House pianist). The Church has two services on Sunday 8AM and 10:30AM PT.See more..
5.0District Church(1 review) - District does "church" different! Friday: Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites
A place where it is okay to not be okay. District church is a Christian church that is located in El Dorado Hills, CA.See more..
5.0Faith Baptist Church(1 review) - Awesome church experience Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites
Faith Baptist Church is a Bible believing church that is focused on loving God and loving people. All are welcome and everyone can find a place to belong at this church!See more..
Monastery of St. John(0 review) Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas • Churches & Cathedrals his is a wonderful place of rejuvenation. Come by for a service, or just to meet the Fathers and have coffee or tea in the Trinity Room. They also have a store where you can purchase books, as well as: icons, some of their famous hand-dipped beeswax candles, incense, estate-harvested honey, handmade soap, and more! You can also contact them ahead and stay overnight in one of their guesthouses.See more..
