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  • What is the history of the Serra Cross?
    • After founding Mission Basilica San Buenaventura in 1782, Spanish missionary Father Junipero Serra blessed the land on the hill above the mission church and planted a wooden cross to serve as a road sign for travelers looking for the mission.
  • Has the original Serra Cross been preserved?
    • The original cross has been destroyed by the elements many times, but it has never been forgotten.
  • When was Serra Cross Park created?
    • The residents not only replaced the cross but also enlarged the original area where it stood, creating the Serra Cross Park in 1918 on 107 acres donated to the City by Kenneth and Tonie Grant.
  • What improvements have been made to Serra Cross Park?
  • Why do visitors go to Serra Cross Park?
    • Today, the park is a favorite spot for watching the sunset over the ocean or enjoying the view of the city below.
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