Present Day

The mission was rebuilt because an earthquake destroyed the building in 1832. It was restored by Father Harnett in 1930. In 1845 governor Pio Pico sold the mission, except for the church for 510 dollars. After it was sold, mission gradually fell apart.

In 1872, the mission was in a bad shape, so the Catholic community raised money to put up a roof and add a steeple to the church. During restoration, walls were once again plastered and whitewashed. The three Peruvian bells were returned to the front of the church.

Today, the mission is used for many community programs:

In the courtyard there are different wishing wells, all with signs that say that the mission is using the money to donate to an organization called the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. The collected money is used for food, clothing, utilities, rent money and bus tickets for people who are experiencing financial problems.

The mission runs a youth group. This unique project helps kids to have better self-worth.

Also during Christmas time poor children write down their wishes and the adults grant them their wish by buying them what they want.  

 Mission San Luis Obispo also runs a Native American museum for visitors to learn about local history.

Church services are still served in the mission.