The Serra Museum is a landmark visible from many points in the City of San Diego. Built in 1929, the mission-style building commemorates the site of the first mission and presidio established in California. The museum has many exhibits of native American artifacts, early cannon, period clothing, furniture and tools. There are a number of photographs of early San Diego as well--one of Mission Valley prior to its development is of interest.

There are a number of artifacts that have been recovered from the ongoing archeological digs on the site. The sites of the original buildings are marked on the park-like grounds. The gift store has a good collection books about early San Diego and California history. It is possible to rent the building and grounds for parties and weddings.