San Juan Bautista is one of the oldest (1797) and largest (with seating for about 1000 people) missions in California. The ornate church, cemetery and peaceful gardens are well preserved. Especially interesting is the earthquake fault line visible behind the Mission.
Combined with the museum inside and the adjacent California Historical Park & Plaza you can get a good feel for California history. See the San Andreas Fault Walk for an extensive history & geology lesson.
phone: (831) 623-2127
links: website, yelp
