THE SERRA CROSS CONSERVANCY

In 1782 Father Junipero Serra founded the San Buenaventura Mission. Soon after, a large wooden cross was placed on a neighboring hillside as a guidepost for travelers. Over the years, the original cross and a series of replacements were lost to the elements, but locals never gave up. The current cross has stood atop its circular stone pedestal since 1941, and today the Preservation Trust and community volunteers are committed to maintaining and improving the park for everyone’s enjoyment. Serra Cross Park also has a romantic legacy—throughout the years, countless couples have been married here, making this a particularly cherished piece of local heritage. Read On…

CATERING

Events at Serra Park Cross are brought to you by Executive Chef Jason Collis of Jonathan’s at Peirano’s Restaurant and Catering. You’re in good hands: A Le Cordon Bleu graduate, Jason honed his special event skills under Wolfgang Puck before purchasing Jonathan’s in 2004. Team Jonathan’s is dedicated to personal, detail-oriented hospitality. Though they’re happy to customize your offerings, their event packages are plenty tempting. For example, the Barbecue Feast features cherry wood grilled Tri Tip, and gourmet accompaniments like Smoked Wild Salmon Mousse will impress even your fussiest foodie friends.