Mission San José
Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo is an historic Catholic mission in San Antonio, Texas, United States. 1782 is when its story starts. Worth the trip, Alamodome is 3.8 mi off.
An ancient site inside San Antonio
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–97°, and about 112 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in San Antonio
Mission San José is inside San Antonio, which has 584 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Austin
Austin is about 78 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1782
Mission San José dates from 1782. About ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
A visit to Mission San José can follow the seasons below.
Mission San José
Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo is an historic Catholic mission in San Antonio, Texas, United States. The mission was named in part for the Marquis de San Miguel de Aguayo, José de Azlor y Virto de Vera.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Established
- 1782
- Area
- 51 acres
- Listed
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site (2015) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1975) · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1962) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.3K a year
Rooms near Mission San José
The closest lodging is in San Antonio (584) and Balcones Heights (5).
- 1Alamodome
- 2Alamo Mission
- 3Frost Bank Center
- 4Tower of the Americas
- 5San Antonio Missions
- 6Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- 7SeaWorld San Antonio
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mission San José | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | in town | — | 584 446 hotels · 89 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 13 RV parks | 1,548,422 | $236K | D− |
| Balcones Heights | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 2,728 | $200K | D− |
| Lackland AFB | 9 mi west | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 6,785 | — | — |
| Elmendorf | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 6 2 hotels · 4 RV parks | 3,111 | $161K | — |
| Schertz | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 45,978 | $317K | B |
| Live Oak | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 6 6 hotels | 16,426 | $246K | D |
| Floresville | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 15 6 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 9,105 | $241K | B− |
| Pleasanton | 28 mi south | 40 min | 21 10 hotels · 3 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 6 RV parks | 11,511 | $204K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
All of these are within 52 miles.
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaAlamodome
24 mi LandmarkAlamo Mission
35 mi Stadium & arenaFrost Bank Center
44 mi LookoutTower of the Americas
5in town National Historical ParkSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park1.6M visitors a year
51 mi CaveJacob's Well (Texas)
618 mi Theme parkSix Flags Fiesta Texas
715 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San AntonioPhoto credits
Alamodome: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0 · Alamo Mission: Zygmunt Put Zetpe0202, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Frost Bank Center: Atristan 77, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tower of the Americas: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: Liveon001 ©Travis Witt, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jacob's Well (Texas): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Chris Hagerman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SeaWorld San Antonio: TheConduqtor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions people have about Mission San José
Is Mission San José in San Antonio?
Yes. It’s inside San Antonio, TX.
When is the best time to visit Mission San José?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Mission San José from Austin?
About 78 miles northeast of Austin, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mission San José?
San Antonio (SAT), about 12 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mission San José?
San Antonio (in town, 584 places to stay), Balcones Heights (10 mi, 5 places to stay) and Lackland AFB (9 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from San Antonio
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.