Why: No man or woman has shaped California more profoundly than Junípero Serra, now St. Junípero. What: The pioneering padre who founded the first nine of California's 21 missions in the 18th century and won sainthood in 2015 is buried at the Carmel Mission , which is officially known as San Carlos Borromeo de Carmel Mission. Pay respects at his cenotaph. Where: Carmel Mission, 3080 Rio Road, Carmel, 323 miles northwest of downtown L.A.How much: Adult admission, $6.50; children (ages 7-17), $2. Info: Carmel Mission

Source: Los Angeles Times January 17, 2017 14:01 UTC