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City / State:
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Oceanside, CA
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Event Name:
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Mission San Luis Rey
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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85239 2010/Y0298
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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11Km and 5Km - 1
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Description:
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The walk will be on city streets and on the paved San Luis Rey River Trail.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: Easy | Wheelchairs: Medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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Cemetery Stroll, Firehouses, Historic Churches, Museums
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Start Times:
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Daytime - 365 days a year
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Location:
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Oceanside Marina Inn
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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2008 Harbor Drive N, Oceanside, CA 92054 ---- From I-5, From the north or south exit at Harbor Drive in north Oceanside. Follow Harbor Drive to Harbor Drive N. Turn right and continue along the harbor, past the Jolly Roger Restaurant to the Oceanside Marina Inn at the end of Harbor Drive North. ----- Participants will pick up maps, start cards, etc. at the Oceanside Marina Inn, and then drive a few miles to the actual start point for the Mission San Luis Rey walk.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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Qualifies as a California Missions Special Event - Welcome to Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, a National Historic Landmark founded in 1798 and located in Oceanside, California. Known as the "King of the Missions", it is the largest of the 21 California Missions. California's first pepper tree, planted in 1830 can be seen through the original adobe arch. Within the mission, the church is Historic Landmark No. 239 and is open daily to visitors via the museum, which overseas its restoration and the care of the collections within the church; this includes many beautiful works of art. The original designs, obtained from patterns found in books and on textiles, are intact. This church is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the mission chain. Still a mission, the church today is used for weddings, funerals, and concerts.
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Host Club:
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San Diego County Rockhoppers
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Contact:
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Steve d'Adolf (858) 451-2130
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Website:
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www.sandiegorockhoppers.com
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E-Mail Contact:
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sdadolf@san.rr.com
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