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Saint Mary’s is a stunningly beautiful campus just 23 miles east of San Francisco, distinguished by the white walls and red tile roofs of its Spanish Renaissance-California Mission-style architecture, and surrounded by grass-covered hills that are sometimes crowned with fog blown in from the Pacific.

A Campus Known For Its Beauty

Saint Mary's Chapel

The Welcoming View

It is not unusual to see an artist set up an easel to paint a scene on campus, particularly the view of the Chapel framed by blossoming trees.

Sunset on campus

At the Center of a Vibrant Community

But while our campus is rich with abundant nature and beauty, it is, above all, a vibrant center for intellectual exploration, thought, and achievement. And nearby is one the most lively and stimulating metropolitan areas in the nation. The opportunities are endless.

arial view of campus

Planning a visit?

We'd love to see you. Here’s how to get here by air, car, or public transit, plus some places to stay and things to do while you’re here. Also, of course, a campus map.